Choosing the right platform for your website isn’t easy – especially when Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress all claim to be the best. But the truth is, each platform suits different needs, and what works for a hobby blog may not cut it for a growing business.
In this post, we’ll compare WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace in plain terms – speed, SEO, design, cost, and flexibility – and explain why so many businesses eventually migrate to WordPress.
Thinking about switching? We offer professional WordPress conversion services from Wix, Squarespace, and other platforms – with no downtime and full SEO preservation.
🆚 Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | WordPress | Wix | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Flexibility | Unlimited themes, customisable | Template-based, limited custom | Templates with minor layout edits |
| Ownership | Full site ownership | Leased SaaS model | Leased SaaS model |
| Plugins & Add-ons | 50,000+ | Very limited | Built-in only |
| SEO Control | Full (Yoast, schema, etc.) | Basic | Moderate |
| Speed & Hosting | Choose your own (fastest) | Slower, shared environment | Decent but inflexible |
| Scalability | Infinite | Good for small sites only | Limited for growth |
| Ecommerce Options | WooCommerce, powerful | Basic ecommerce tools | Squarespace Commerce only |
🌱 Why Many Businesses Start with Wix or Squarespace
Platforms like Wix and Squarespace offer quick, code-free ways to build a website:
- Drag-and-drop editors
- All-in-one plans (hosting + templates)
- Easy for non-technical users
But as your site grows, the cracks start to show:
- You hit SEO and layout limits
- You need integrations that aren’t supported
- You want to add functionality like bookings, gated content, or custom design
That’s when WordPress becomes the smarter long-term solution.
🚀 Why WordPress Is the Smarter Upgrade
- Total design freedom – change every element, theme, layout or functionality
- Own your data and hosting – no more vendor lock-in
- Optimise for speed and SEO – use powerful tools like WP Rocket, Yoast, or Rank Math
- Thousands of plugins – add anything from advanced forms to custom checkout flows
- Ideal for growth – scale from brochure site to blog, shop, or membership platform
If you’re serious about your site’s future, WordPress offers the control and flexibility that Wix and Squarespace just can’t match.
🔧 Our WordPress Conversion Services
At Red Jet, we help business owners move from Wix or Squarespace to WordPress without the pain or confusion.
With our WordPress Website Conversion Service, we handle:
- ✅ Full content migration (pages, images, galleries, blog posts)
- ✅ Redesign to match or improve your current site
- ✅ 301 redirects to protect SEO rankings
- ✅ Form, video, and integration rebuilding
- ✅ Mobile optimisation and speed tuning
- ✅ Zero downtime during the switch
We also host your new site on fast, secure WordPress hosting right here in New Zealand, with local support you can rely on.
🔍 Not Sure If You’re Ready?
Start with a no-obligation review. We’ll look at your existing site and provide tailored advice.
Whether you’re just exploring or ready to move today, we’re here to help you make the smartest move for your business.
✨ Final Thoughts
Wix and Squarespace are great for getting started but if you’ve outgrown them, it’s time to graduate to a platform built for real growth. WordPress offers unmatched control, scalability, and performance – and we make the switch easy.