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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Wix Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews DE Danielle E OwnerMental Health Care, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “You can customize with your own photos and videos, easily reach out to customer support and access your site to make edits, whenever you want.“ April 10, 2026 BL Bruno L Senior EngineerManagement Consulting, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “While Wix offers incredible flexibility for initial design, its biggest drawback is that you cannot switch your website's template once it is live. If you decide a year down the road that your business needs a completely different layout or structural theme, you cannot simply apply a new template to your existing content.“ May 31, 2026 kh kelvin h kitchen designArts and Crafts, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Users also love its 900+ templates, strong built‑in business tools like bookings and e‑commerce, and the wide App Market for adding features.“ May 8, 2026 BL Bruno L Senior EngineerManagement Consulting, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Instead, you are forced to manually rebuild your entire website from scratch on a new theme, which creates massive friction and consumes significant time as your brand scales.“ May 31, 2026 BL Bruno L Senior EngineerManagement Consulting, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The platform handles all the technical heavy lifting—including secure cloud hosting, automated site backups, and SSL certification—entirely in the background, allowing users to focus entirely on branding, content creation, and business growth.“ May 31, 2026 KA Keir A Principal EngineerComputer Software, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It’s ridiculous how difficult it is to make a basic drop down menu go across the entire width of the page; it will always revert back to where the toggle begins and there are options available to make changes – none of them will allow you to adjust the position so it’s frustrating.“ May 22, 2026 kh kelvin h kitchen designArts and Crafts, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Wix’s biggest strengths are its easy drag‑and‑drop editor, which lets anyone build a site quickly, and its design flexibility that allows precise control without coding.“ May 8, 2026 SB Satish B CEO FounderUtilities, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “does not have much apps options like shopify like for billing i want to give very flexible prices but im not able to do it as im not able to find and checkout apps“ February 25, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 10771 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Aireanne T. Great starter website Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great startup website " July 28, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Wix has been positive. It’s easy to use, simple to update, and offers great tools for creating a professional website. The main downsides are limited customization and higher costs for advanced features. Pros Easy to update yourself without needing a web developer. \* Professional-looking templates that worked well for showcasing your catering business. \* Built-in SEO tools to help your business rank on Google. \* Simple integration with tools you use, such as your contact forms and marketing. \* An all-in-one platform with hosting, security, and website management in one place. \* Flexibility to showcase your services, including weddings, corporate catering, private chef dinners, and seasonal offerings. \* Ability to add blog posts and photo galleries to highlight your events and improve search rankings. Cons SEO has limits. While Wix has improved a lot, it’s generally not as flexible as a custom WordPress site if you’re trying to dominate competitive local search results like “Denver wedding caterer” or “private chef Colorado.” \* Less design flexibility over time. Once you’ve chosen a template, switching to a different one usually means rebuilding much of the site. \* Can get expensive. Monthly fees increase if you need premium apps, more storage, or advanced marketing features. \* Slower page speeds. Some Wix sites can load more slowly than optimized custom-built sites, which can affect user experience and search rankings. \* App dependence. Some features require third-party apps that add recurring costs or complexity. \* Limited customization. If you ever want highly customized booking systems, catering calculators, or unique integrations, Wix can become restrictive. \* Platform lock-in. You can’t simply export your website and move it to another platform while keeping the same design—you’d largely have to rebuild it. Alternatives considered [GoDaddy Website Builder](https://www.capterra.com/p/182500/GoDaddy-Website-Builder/) Reason for choosing Wix I chose Wix because it was easy to use, offered professional templates, and provided everything I needed to build and manage my website in one place. It gave me the flexibility to create a professional site without needing technical or coding experience. Review Source SR Stephanie R. Certified Personal Traine with specialty in indoor cycling Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One year Overview " July 13, 2026 5.0 Overall I’ve been using Wix for 1 year and I do like it. When I’m confused and things are confusing I can ask the AI on my app and it explains everything and gives me step by step. Today I was on the chat with a rep and they walked me through adding my site back to my domain once I had to change the plan package. So I like how they are there to guide and assist. Pros It’s very easy to manage and if there’s any confusion someone can assists 24/7. Whether it’s on the app or on the chat on line. Someone is always there to help.!! Cons Some things can be confusing but once you ask and they explain it becomes easy. The other thing is with memberships. If the payment doesn’t go through it automatically cancels the subscription. I don’t think it should be that way especially for memberships. Those are commitments therefore if the payment doesn’t go through for a particular month it should continue to try and collect it the following month with the new monthly payment. But not deactivate the membership. Or it should at least try to process the payment twice. And possibly do an additional charge for the payment not going through. Alternatives considered [Hostaway](https://www.capterra.com/p/152433/Hostaway/)[N-sight RMM](https://www.capterra.com/p/163344/N-sight/)[WorkoutInGym](https://www.capterra.com/p/10045001/WorkoutInGym/) Reason for choosing Wix Easier to manage since I am doing everything on my own. Review Source LL Léo L. Web Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Simple Website Building for Everyone" September 3, 2026 2.0 Creating a website relatively easy and provided useful templates and customization options, even without much technical experience. Pros It allows users to create attractive and professional websites without needing advanced coding knowledge. The templates and drag-and-drop features make website building much easier. Cons Useful features require paid plans. I also found that customizing certain parts of a website can be more difficult than expected. Review Source Sarah J. Freelance Artist Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "WIX is Alright With Me!" July 3, 2026 5.0 Nice! Fairly Easy To Get Around! Very happy WIX has live person customer chat when the bot doesn't cut it. Pros My experience with WIX overall is good. Today my experience with \[sensitive content hidden\] was exceptional. I manage a site for someone else, and he is always asking for changes to his site, which I did not originally create. \[sensitive content hidden\] assisted me in navigating some issues that needed advanced care the bot was naot able to pinpoint. I have been a customer of WIX for a long time and it's good they are keeping up with the new developments in tech. Thanks WIX!! and of course, \[sensitive content hidden\] ! Cons Today, my experience was excellent, so no complaints! Generally tho, considering the whole experience for users who are not tech savvy, it's a little tricky to understand the terminalogy about what to call something. Like.... I needed to find an arrow, but it would have helped to have a clearer name for where to find the arrow. It was in the design section, but you would think an arrow was a design feature. Just sayin' Alternatives considered [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Reason for choosing Wix Site Stability and ease of workflow. I knew I had to use something I could edit, no tech skills. Review Source Anil K. P. Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy-to-Use Website Builder with Great Design Flexibility" August 14, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Wix has been very positive. It provides a convenient platform for building, customizing, and managing websites without needing extensive coding skills. The templates, design tools, business features, and overall ease of use make it a good choice for individuals and businesses. There is still room for improvement in advanced customization and pricing flexibility, but overall it is a reliable and user-friendly website-building platform. Pros Wix makes it very easy to create and manage a professional-looking website without requiring advanced technical knowledge. I especially like the drag-and-drop editor, wide range of templates, customization options, and the ability to manage website content from one platform. The design flexibility and built-in business features are also very useful. Cons Some advanced features can take time to understand, especially when customizing the website beyond the standard templates. Pricing can also become relatively expensive when additional premium features or business tools are required. The editor may occasionally feel a little overwhelming because of the number of available options. Switched from [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Wordpress has lot of issue of 3rd party plugin Review Source EG Elizabeth G. Founder Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent Support During a Difficult Domain Issue" July 28, 2026 5.0 Overall, I've enjoyed building with Wix and appreciate its features. My recent issue with my domain becoming associated with the wrong account was stressful, but the support I received today was excellent. The representative took the time to understand my situation, escalated my case to the ownership team, documented my requests, and answered all of my questions. I hope the ownership team is able to resolve the issue soon. Pros Wix is a powerful platform with excellent design tools and flexibility. The customer support representative I worked with was patient, professional, and stayed with me until my issue was properly escalated. I appreciated that my concerns were documented and that I was given a ticket number for follow-up. Cons The process for recovering a domain associated with the wrong account was confusing. The account recovery form appears designed for login issues rather than domain ownership issues, which made it difficult to know the correct steps. It would be helpful to have a dedicated domain ownership recovery process or clearer guidance. Alternatives considered [Shopify](https://www.capterra.com/p/83891/Shopify/) Reason for choosing Wix I chose Wix because it offered the best balance of ease of use, professional design, built-in hosting, domain management, AI tools, and business features. As someone building a creative business, I wanted a platform that would let me create a polished website without extensive coding while still allowing room to grow. Wix felt like the most complete all-in-one solution. Review Source MH Michelle H. Marketing Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Visually beautiful, Powerful, and Still Easy to Use After Six Years" September 1, 2026 5.0 I have used Wix for more than six years and have been consistently happy with it. It was a huge leap forward from building and maintaining websites through traditional HTML-based coding. Even in 2026, Wix continues to hold up remarkably well: it is attractive, user-friendly, dependable, and packed with useful functionality. It has evolved over the years without sacrificing the accessibility that made it appealing in the first place. I have had a genuinely positive experience and would confidently recommend it to anyone who wants a powerful website platform without an unnecessarily complicated workflow. Pros Wix makes it easy to build a polished, professional-looking website without having to code everything from scratch. The editor is intuitive, the designs are visually appealing, and the platform offers an impressive range of features and integrations. I especially appreciate being able to manage so many parts of a website in one place. Cons I honestly have not encountered any significant drawbacks. With so many features available, it can occasionally take a little time to learn where everything is, but the platform remains easy to use overall. Switched from [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Wordpress did not satisfy the visual design I wanted for my business. Wix did! Review Source mK michael K. President Events Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Website Builder for Photography & Event Businesses" September 1, 2026 5.0 I use it for my event photography and videography business to showcase my work, promote my services, display packages. The visual nature of Wix works particularly well because you can create attractive galleries and video presentations. The main downside is that some advanced features can add to the overall cost, but overall Wix is a convenient and professional platform for an event-based creative business. Pros Wix makes it easy to create a professional-looking website without needing coding or advanced technical skills. For an event photography and videography business, the ability to showcase photo galleries, videos, packages, and past events is especially useful. The templates and design tools make it easy to create a visually appealing website, and the platform also provides useful business and marketing features for attracting potential clients. Cons Some of the more advanced features and business tools can become expensive as your business grows. There are also times when customizing certain parts of the website can be more complicated than expected. Switched from [GoDaddy Website Builder](https://www.capterra.com/p/182500/GoDaddy-Website-Builder/) Cheaper and more flexibility in editing website Review Source MS Michael S. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "It's about as good as it gets (which is a lowish bar)" July 25, 2026 4.0 It's very good for what it does. Design interface is intuitive, and the features are robust. I feel like it could be yet more intuitive to be inline with current AI standards. Pros It is better than most at what it does. I am, for the first time, proud of a site I designed myself. Cons Inability for support to actually help fix a problem. It was disappointing to learn that they literally cannot fix your problem. Switched from [Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/) Squarespace was utterly frustrating. Good switch. Review Source iG isaac G. Controller Machinery Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Wix Review" August 17, 2026 4.0 Pros It enables people with little knowledge on websites to create their own website at the flick of their wrist. Cons It's a different beast from wordpress, in a sense, while being the same. Wix allows users to forego the time needed to learn the platform like wordpress does. The con, though, is that Wix doesn't let you just take everything and ditch them. You are tied to them. Switched from [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Our wordpress design was implemented 10+ years ago and was already dated when it was released. I wanted a whole fresh new start and wasn't a fan of wordpress to begin with. Review Source Hana Ř. Leader of Inventory Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy website builder with many useful features" May 16, 2026 4.0 Overall, my experience with Wix has been positive. It is a good platform for creating websites quickly and without technical knowledge. The design tools are easy to understand, and there are many features for business and marketing. It is not perfect for advanced coding or very large websites, but for personal projects or small businesses it works really well. Pros What I liked most about Six is how easy it is to use. The drag-and-drop editor is simple, so even beginners can create a good-looking website without coding. I also liked the large number of templates and marketing tools for small businesses. Cons What I liked least is that some advanced features are limited unless you pay for a more expensive plan. Sometimes the editor can also be a bit slow or buggy. Customer support is okay, but not always fast. Switched from [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) I wanted something easier to use. Wix is more simple and does not need coding. It is also faster to set up a website. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer consulted Construction Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Excellent company" April 10, 2026 5.0 Excellent features and customer support. They knew how to help with every question I had. She even sent me links to the process of what I needed done to get my other sites domain from a different company to this new site with them. Their features/options to build your site are excellent. Pros All their features on there web sites to change and mange how you want your site to look and option for your customers Cons Haven't seen or came across any. If I do run into a problem I know that they will be there to help resolive it. Switched from [GoDaddy POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/10021666/GoDaddy-Commerce/) Better customer support and more user friendly site Review Source Maria N. Founder and FL Licensed Holistic Esthetician Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Wix makes you a Wiz " May 16, 2026 5.0 I love Wix to be honest. They even provide templates that look appealing and professional. You're doing all the work populating the site but you're in great hands. Pros What I absolutely love about Wix is the ease of use to create incredibly fast and professional website presence. Cons Price is a big deal for a small business like mine. But I'm able to customize modules that at one point I can turn on. Alternatives considered [Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/) Reason for choosing Wix I opted for Wix because it was just so much easier Review Source PP Patrick P. Sales President Cosmetics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Thanks to Wix for making my life easier!" February 5, 2026 5.0 Wix seems to have everything my businesses need. They're relatively affordable for what they offer. I'm sure others have more customization options, but I haven't found something that wix won't accomplish in one way or another. They're my ride or die... Pros Product is user friendly, allows my entire catalog of products into the ecommerce database. My business has been using WIX for a long time and wouldn't really try to go anywhere else. They seem to have everything I need. I recently had an issue that i needed customer support to help with. AI chatbot wasn't really able to get to the root of my issue, but connected me to David and helped me get to Majestic in advanced billing, who solved my issues very quickly. Customer support was great once I got past the AI Chatbot. Excellent Cons I wish there was a tiered discount for premium subscriptions, where the 2nd, 3rd, & 4th business with premium subcriptions were offered a discount. I know not all users have 3 businesses, but I do and am working on the 4th. It would help the bottom line to have a little love for that. Alternatives considered [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/)[Weebly](https://www.capterra.com/p/246168/Weebly/) Reason for choosing Wix Ease of use, and understanding as well as customization options Switched from [Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/) in 2013 Wix was leaps and bounds above Squarespace as far as customization. Review Source Bessy V. Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Wix Is the BEST Hosting Service in 2026" February 4, 2026 5.0 I am a Wix partner. All of my clients use Wix, because we cater to small businesses that don't always have the capacity for a retainer. Wix is easy enough that we train our clients on making changes themselves and they really love that! When they mess up, we go in fix it and they're happier! Pros The ability to have full control of placement on the Website. All other hosting services limit you or force you to use spacers to place an image in a certain spot. Wix does not. The drag and drop features are amazing and you really don't have to use a bunch of apps to accomplish a simple Website. The new Wix Studio makes it even easier to place items on pages on the same spot. It's just a great service! Cons Before, I didn't like that I had to also review the mobile site. I found it was very limited, but NOW, I can fix everything easily and it let's me move things around, resize them and everything! Alternatives considered [Weebly](https://www.capterra.com/p/246168/Weebly/) Reason for choosing Wix Wix is a better product. Wix offers more robust solutions. Switched from [Weebly](https://www.capterra.com/p/246168/Weebly/) Because Wix is WAY better than all of them in terms of personalization. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Website building made super easy" December 3, 2025 4.0 Wix has been pretty straightforward for managing my sites, and I like that most things are easy to figure out without digging through guides. The builder lets you tweak pages quickly, and adding things like forms or extra features is basically plug-and-play. The only thing that gets a bit annoying is the difference between desktop and mobile layouts—sometimes you fix one and the other ends up looking slightly off. Aside from that, it’s been a reliable and easy platform to work with. Pros One thing I really like about Wix is how simple the website builder is to use. You don’t need to know any code—you just drag things around until the page looks the way you want, which makes updating my sites way less of a headache. I used to publish most sites with Wordpress but the time it takes to fix an issue with that isn't worth it when you can use Wix and have it sorted in no time! Another big plus is all the built-in apps you can drop onto a page. The forms, for example, are super handy because they send the info straight to whatever email you set, so you don’t have to go hunting for submissions. For managing a couple of personal sites, it’s been quick, convenient, and honestly pretty fun to work with. Cons Sometimes, the formatting can be a bit strange when shifting between desktop and mobile view. I've found that I'll finish the site on desktop mode, which looks great, but then the mobile view can so a bit odd and throw things in the wrong place or cut things out of view. It's fixable, but a bit annoying when you're expecting it to work from the get go. It's definitely not enough to put me off using Wix entirely. Alternatives considered [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Reason for choosing Wix It was easier to use Wix in this case, especially for edits. Review Source Patricia B. Website Admin and Design Alternative Medicine Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Today I experienced an Excellent Care Team Member for Wix! " January 14, 2026 5.0 My overall experience has been fresh and enlightening. There's still a really great balance between automation, ai, and manual design on the Wix platform. I'd definitely recommend it for everyone. Pros I've always liked that this is a user friendly website builder. But most of all I like that when you've exhausted the Ai options, a HUMAN is available. I honestly wouldn't have been able to solve my issue without a human looking physically looking at my site and walking me through the resolution. Cons I don't like the Velo app for back end code, it's very limited. I think the entire site code should simply be readily accessible on the settings tab. If you mess it up, you could simply go back in the history of the changes with an arrow, or at the very least just go back and republish the version if the site prior to changing the code. Alternatives considered [Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/)[Zoho Commerce](https://www.capterra.com/p/230854/Zoho-Commerce/)[Shopify](https://www.capterra.com/p/83891/Shopify/) Reason for choosing Wix Robust features, automatons, and very easy to navigate. Review Source CM Cindy M. Blogger Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Darkmum Dearest's honest review of Wix!" January 20, 2026 5.0 Very positive. I joined Wix in 2023 with the intention of keeping my blog small. I came off most other social media and am happy with my choice. Pros I feel that the customer support is outstanding. As the owner of the site, I find the experience challenging, yet satisfying. It is not for beginners. Wix is for serious users of social media. Although I do not use my site to make money, I can see how it could work well. Cons There are a few product enhancements that could happen, and although I've sent in suggestions, it seems nothing happens. The program can still be complicated for users, which is why I don't have a large following. Alternatives considered [Facebook Apps and Tabs](https://www.capterra.com/p/160208/Facebook-Apps-and-Tabs/) Reason for choosing Wix After looking at what I could find, I felt that Wix offered me the freedom I was looking for at a price that fit my budget. Switched from [Speedy Claims](https://www.capterra.com/p/129536/Speedy-Claims/) Blogspot did not allow me the 'room to roam.' Review Source JS Josue S. Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best In The World" June 12, 2026 5.0 Been With Wix Over 10+ Years and so glad I started early and now partner learning to build a livelihood with Wix. Pros Best Product & Customer Service In The World! Over the years new features, new products from wix have been a learning journey. Now that AI is currently present and wix was one the first to implement the tools for it through web development designing and business experience has been making history. Cons Not Enough Workshops. I would like to see more videos of the new features and deep dive for SEO, AEO, GEO and how to follow Google's EEAT grading system for ranking your website. Switched from [Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/) In those times which was like 10 years ago was because with Wix I was able to make customized edits. Even though in those times squarespace had better templates and site structures they were very limited. Review Source TR Trish R. Music Publisher Music Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Many Options For A Business Website" June 22, 2026 5.0 I have enjoyed using it and learning just how complex it is with all that is included. I started out just trying to sell digital products, then I decided I might as well open up the members and groups too. I think if people can actually find it that they would enjoy it. I am still learning and might do a few more changes to it. All the options within WIX makes it interesting. Pros It is fairly easy to learn how to use it. The customer support is very good. There is some bugs in the transaction of google ads in relation to pausing and starting it back on. The features like embedding video's is great. The fact that you can have members and groups is an added bonus. The price is pretty good and if I can ever get people coming to the site I think my business and marketing will work great. I love that everything works well. Cons finding things for instance when I want to go to a certain part like in google ads, it is not always where I thought it was. The search bar should be more specific for finding areas of the site editor because that can really be a problem. Review Source kunal S. Business Boosters Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great for getting your business online quickly" April 10, 2026 4.0 Wix is a powerful tool if your main goal is to get a visually stunning website online without touching a single line of code. It feels less like a technical chore and more like a creative project. The freedom to move any button, image, or text box exactly where you want it is its biggest strength, giving you a level of customization that most other "simple" builders just don't offer. In my experience, the platform shines during the initial setup. The onboarding process is very smooth, and the AI builder (Wix ADI) can actually give you a great starting point if you're staring at a blank screen. It’s also a "one-stop shop"—it handles the hosting, the domain, the security, and even basic marketing tools in one dashboard, which saves a lot of time and mental energy. However, that ease of use comes with a few trade-offs. Because the editor is so flexible, it’s easy to accidentally create a messy layout if you aren't careful, and the mobile version almost always requires extra manual work to look right. It also isn't the fastest platform out there; the more "fancy" features you add, the slower the site can feel to load. Overall, it’s a fantastic choice for small business owners, freelancers, or portfolios where look and feel are the priority. It makes the web design process accessible, even if it lacks some of the deep technical control that a developer might want for a massive, high-traffic site. Pros Building a website always felt like a daunting task until I actually sat down with Wix. What I appreciate most is that it doesn't force you to be a designer or a coder to get something professional looking online. The drag-and-drop editor is genuinely intuitive; you just move things where you want them, and it stays put. I started with one of their templates—there are hundreds of them—and was able to customize the colors and fonts to match my branding in about an hour. One thing that surprised me was the built-in SEO checklist. It actually walks you through exactly what you need to do to show up on Google, which is a huge relief if you aren't an expert. It’s not perfect, though. One quirk is that once you pick a template and start building, you can't just swap to a completely different one without starting over, so you have to be sure of your choice early on. Also, the mobile view sometimes needs a little manual tweaking after you finish the desktop version to make sure everything lines up correctly. Despite those small learning curves, it’s been a reliable and fairly fun platform to use for getting a business site up and running quickly. Cons While Wix is incredibly user-friendly, there are a few specific things that can be a bit frustrating once you start building a more complex site: \* \*\*Template Lock-in:\*\* This is probably the biggest drawback. Once you choose a template and start adding your content, you can't just switch to a completely different template without starting your site over from scratch. You can change colors and fonts, but the underlying structure is fixed. \* \*\*Mobile Editing Workload:\*\* Although Wix creates a mobile version of your site automatically, it’s rarely perfect right away. You often have to spend a significant amount of time in the "Mobile Editor" moving elements around to make sure they don't overlap or look messy on a phone screen. \* \*\*Speed and Performance:\*\* Because the drag-and-drop editor uses a lot of heavy code to give you that much freedom, Wix sites can sometimes load a bit slower than sites built with cleaner code or on platforms like WordPress. This is especially noticeable if you have a lot of high-resolution images or animations. \* \*\*Plan Limitations:\*\* Some of the more basic paid plans still have relatively low storage limits. Also, to get rid of the Wix branding and use your own domain, you have to move into their higher-tier subscriptions, which can get expensive compared to basic hosting. \* \*\*Overwhelming Options:\*\* For a total beginner, the sheer number of buttons, apps, and design features can actually be a bit much. It’s easy to get "choice paralysis" or accidentally mess up the layout because you have the freedom to put an element literally anywhere. Review Source Troy D. Consultant Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SOLID Digital Marketing Platform" March 30, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Wix is a very positive one. The ability to market my clients' businesses in a single pane of glass is second to none. Pros Ease of use, features, and my ability to create solid and meaningful digital marketing platforms for my clients. I have not needed customer support until today, and it was a very good, positive interaction. My team and I love the security aspect of the platform as we have clients who run their businesses and trust the platform with their online stores and event management. We are very confident in the compliance and security that Wix utilizes. Cons I have yet to run into any issues, and I do not have any real complaints, nor could I ever say anything bad about the platform or that I dislike anything. Review Source KV Krishna V. Design Strategist Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A Platform That Thinks With You" March 27, 2026 5.0 I liked that Wix feels less like software and more like a creative space. Instead of forcing you to adapt to it, it adapts to how you think and build. The experience felt fluid, which made the process surprisingly enjoyable rather than task-oriented. What I appreciated most about Wix was how effortlessly it balances structure and freedom—you’re guided, but never boxed in. That’s a rare combination. Pros What stood out to me most about Wix was how it quietly removes the intimidation from building a website. It doesn’t just give you tools; it kind of anticipates what you’re trying to do and smooths the path. I also liked how it lets creativity lead without constantly reminding you of technical limits. Cons At times, the platform felt almost too open-ended—without clear boundaries, small design decisions started taking more time than expected. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer SEO Marketing IT Cosmetics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very satisfied with WIX since years. Very professional customer support. Value for money investment." January 21, 2026 5.0 Great experience, and I keep recommanding to anybody I meet who like to open a website. Now, I'm quite semi-expert, and can handle some more complex situation with WIX support to fix identified bugs. I have help WIX to see couple of issues and fix for my site, but also for the general improvement of WIX. Pros Great interface with a complete set of services and APP/options. I can really make a fully operational website with Product catalog online, Service booking online, Payment/Billing/Accounting, FAQ, fully sketched with JSON coding, Well positionned with Google and so on. Great customer support, helpful to fix identified bugs which had been always solved. This is value for money invested. Now, it is 6 years I maintaine and improve the webste with success with WIX. Being a real beginning, I felt easy to use, and could set-up all without coding myself. The build-up engine remains impressive for beginners who wants to setup their own website. Cons I wish there would be a tool to move my site from WIX Editor to WIX studio automatcally, even for a pay. After all the work done on my website since years, I can't see myself re-doing all from scratch with WIX Studio. Please find a way to get a support to move from Editor to Studio without being obliged to re-do the website. Review Source Jon P. Owner Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Best All-In-One Website Builder for Small Businesses" January 17, 2026 5.0 My experience has been excellent. It’s a true all-in-one platform. I didn’t have to worry about separate hosting or security updates. Whenever I hit a snag, their customer support and help center were very responsive. It offers great value for money because it scales with your business—starting simple and adding "Velo" coding features or advanced e-commerce as you grow. Pros Wix is incredibly intuitive. The drag-and-drop interface makes it easy for someone without a coding background to build a professional-looking site in hours. I especially love the huge variety of templates and the built-in marketing tools (like SEO Wiz and email marketing) that help grow a business without needing third-party plugins. Cons While the freedom of the editor is great, it can occasionally feel overwhelming because there are so many options. Also, once you choose a template, you can't easily switch to a completely different one without re-adding your content, though the flexibility within the chosen template usually makes up for it. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.