Which Platform Host is Best for Your Website?
Today I answer the #1 question I get asked - which platform host is best? I walk through the top 6 website host platforms and explain the pros and cons of each one to help you decide which one best fits your needs.
I compare using different platforms to buying a luxury car. Just like there isn’t one clear answer to which is the best luxury car, there isn’t one clear answer to which platform is best. You need to decide what your specific wants and needs are and decide which platform will be best to address those.
Here are the top 6 platform hosts you may be considering:
Wordpress
Pros:
Uses open source code, so it can support you as you scale
Themes with drag and drop features
Great Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Cons:
Some security and vulnerability issues
Confusing and complicated backend, hard to manage
Costs can add up quickly
You need to actively update and manage your site
Kajabi
Pros:
Incredible features, especially good for course creators
Very user friendly
Cons:
Expensive
Shopify
Pros:
Great for e-commerce
Easy to use, helpful analytics
Best for selling products on a large scale, easy payment processor
Cons:
Not as much creative freedom in design
Not the best blogging or SEO features
Showit
Pros:
A lot of creative freedom and customization
Similar interface to Adobe Illustrator
Cons:
You have to design a completely separate website for mobile
Can be more expensive, especially considering designer fees
Many Showit websites do not have the greatest site performance
User experience can be lost in really intricate design
Not an all-in-one platform
Wix
Pros:
Improved tremendously over the last few years
Easy to use with drag and drop features
Cons:
You can’t switch templates
Squarespace
Pros:
Award winning support team to resolve issues
User friendly interface
Everything in one platform instead of separate accounts and invoices
Responsive design, looks great on mobile phones and large screen TVs
Good site speed and SEO
Cons:
No plug-ins, some things are not easily done
Interface is easy to use, but not intuitive
Many templates feature a lot of photos
Main Takeaways:
There is no perfect platform, pros and cons must be considered
Make a list of what is most important to you to determine which platform is best for your needs
Do you still have questions? Let me know! I’d be happy to help you think through different features and determine the best platform host for you!
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