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Wix

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Incredibly simple to use, even for first-timers
Great value plans to keep costs low
Bespoke-looking templates

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Squarespace

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Good range of apps
Perfect website builder for designers, photographers and portfolio sites
Range of fantastic template designs
Not quite as easy as Wix for first-timers

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Weebly

Approachable and easy to use for beginners
Great template selection with options to customize
Good range of tools and plug-ins
No editor for mobile version of your site
Expensive for creating an ecommerce site

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1&1 Ionos

Excellent customization options to make a site on your terms
Multilingual functions for region-sensitive sites
Lets you edit HTML and CSS
No free tier, or ecommerce functions

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Reviewed and researched by:

Natasha Willett BSc, MA

Researcher (MMRS)

Tom Fogden

Tech Writer

How we create our scores:

Our website builder recommendations are based on independent tests and user feedback. Your website matters, and that's why our website builder results table reflects our rigorous tests and assessments.

Getting started - First up, we test how easy it is to get started with each website builder. As well as trying out the process ourselves and judging each step, we challenge users of varying expertise to do the same, then evaluate their feedback. What works for a confident coder won't be perfect for a first-timer, but our tests reflect a range of expertise levels and feedback.

Support - In case you get stuck, we also assess the quality and range of support options offered by each website builder. Whether you need email support, phone assistance, live chat or help guides, what matters most is you get the help you need, promptly.

Features - Our tests cover the features offered by each website builder, from the number of templates available to help you design your site, to the range of plug-ins and third-party apps on offer. These kinds of features can help your website to succeed and stand out from the crowd.

Value for money - Finally, we make a value for money assessment, to help you decide which website builder deserves your investment. The best website builder features never come for free, but it's only a small monthly fee to create your perfect site – follow our recommendations and you can't go wrong.