If you’re wondering about choosing WordPress or Wix for your new website, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most commonly asked questions I get asked as a web designer. The choice between WordPress and Wix depends on your goals, your confidence with tech, and how much control you want over your website. Both platforms have their place — but they serve slightly different types of business owners.

WordPress – Flexible, Scalable, and Built to Grow

Best for: Businesses serious about growth and SEO

Flexibility & Customisation
With WordPress, you can build pretty much anything — from brochure sites to full membership platforms.

Full Ownership
You own your website, your data, and your hosting. That control is a big deal long-term.

Plugins & SEO Power
Tools like Yoast SEO, WooCommerce, and membership plugins give you huge capability.

Scalability
Your site can grow with your business — without needing to rebuild from scratch.

Learning Curve
There’s more to learn, especially around hosting and updates.

Maintenance
You (or your web designer) need to manage updates, security, and backups.

Wix – Simple, Stylish, and Straightforward

Best for: Beginners who want something quick and easy

Ease of Use
Wix is incredibly user-friendly. Its drag-and-drop builder makes it easy to create a website without any technical knowledge.

Design
There are hundreds of professionally designed templates that help you get a polished website live quickly.

Maintenance
Everything is handled for you — hosting, security, updates. It’s very much a “hands-off” experience.

Built-in Features
Wix has an all-in-one ecosystem with apps and tools ready to go.

Limitations
The trade-off? Flexibility. As your business grows, you may find Wix restrictive when it comes to customisation and advanced functionality.

So… Which One Should You Choose?

If you want something quick, simple, and low-maintenance → Wix is a great starting point.

If you’re building a business and want long-term flexibility, better SEO control, and room to grow → WordPress is the stronger option.

If you’re still not sure which platform is right for you — or you’d love to learn how to build and manage your website properly — that’s exactly why I created the JR Digital Academy.

Inside, I’ll guide you through a step-by-step process, so you can feel confident making the right decisions for your business and actually take control of your website (without the fear).