Wix suits a small business that wants to build a simple site itself, quickly, and is happy to pay a monthly fee for as long as the site exists. WordPress suits a business that wants a site built around it, full control over how it looks and works, and the freedom to move it to another host or developer. Wix is easier to start. WordPress is more flexible and you own the result.
| Wix | WordPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds it | You, with drag and drop | Usually a developer, or you with a theme |
| Cost | A monthly subscription | A one-off build plus yearly hosting |
| Ease of use | Very easy to start | Easy to update once it is built |
| Flexibility | Limited to what Wix offers | Almost anything can be added |
| Ownership | The site lives on Wix and cannot be moved as it is | You own it and can move it to any host |
| Best for | Simple sites and tight budgets | Growing businesses and custom needs |
When you want something online this week, your needs are simple, and you are comfortable doing it yourself. For a new business testing an idea it is a sensible, low-risk start. We would say so if you asked us.
Either can rank. What matters is how the site is built: how fast it loads, how clearly the pages are written and how well it is structured. A custom-built WordPress site gives a developer more control over those things, which is why we build that way and avoid page builders.
Yes, but it is a rebuild. A Wix site cannot be exported and switched on somewhere else. The text and images are carried across and the site is built again, and your old page addresses are redirected so you keep your place on Google.
The WordPress software is free. You pay for the build and for hosting. At Mako Digital hosting and care are included for 12 months, then £99.99 a year.
No. Once the site is built, changing text and photos is straightforward, and we show you how.
It is similar to Wix: a monthly subscription, easy to build yourself, and the site stays on their platform.
No. We build custom WordPress themes, without page builders.
A Starter website is £749 and a Business website starts from £2,499.99, plus VAT.
Tell us what you need and we will tell you honestly what it would take and what it would cost. Free, with no obligation.