WordPress vs. Proprietary Site Builders: What to Know Before Starting a Website Development Project

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WordPress

WordPress: WordPress.org (not to be confused with WordPress.com) is an open-source content management system (CMS). When you build a website on WordPress, you own the code, the design, and the data. This means you can fully customize your site, transfer it to any hosting provider, and have complete control over all aspects of the website. The site can be hosted on any compatible server, giving you the freedom to migrate and scale as needed without restrictions.

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WordPress.com

WordPress: WordPress.org (not to be confused with WordPress.com) is an open-source content management system (CMS). When you build a website on WordPress, you own the code, the design, and the data. This means you can fully customize your site, transfer it to any hosting provider, and have complete control over all aspects of the website. The site can be hosted on any compatible server, giving you the freedom to migrate and scale as needed without restrictions.

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WiX

Proprietary Site Builders: Wix: Offers a drag-and-drop interface and some degree of customization with Wix ADI and Velo by Wix, but it’s limited compared to WordPress. For those who require advanced functionality or unique design, Wix can be restrictive. Squarespace: Known for its sleek, aesthetically pleasing templates but lacks the customization depth that WordPress offers. Advanced customization options are limited, making it better suited for simple, visually-focused sites. Shopify: Highly specialized for eCommerce, Shopify includes many out-of-the-box features for selling online. However, it lacks flexibility for non-eCommerce features, and extensive customization usually requires paid apps. GoDaddy: Known for its simplicity, GoDaddy’s builder is generally best for basic websites and offers limited flexibility for unique designs or features.

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SquareSpace

Squarespace: Squarespace lacks a formal backup and restore system. While you can export certain data (e.g., blog content) in XML format, there’s no full-site backup option. Restoration is limited and often requires direct support intervention, making business continuity less autonomous and more dependent on Squarespace’s policies.

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Shopify

Shopify: Shopify does not natively offer a backup option for user data. Although product data, orders, and customer details are stored, full-site backups must be managed manually or with paid third-party apps. Restoration options are limited, requiring users to rely on Shopify support or third-party solutions if data is lost.

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GoDaddy

GoDaddy: GoDaddy’s data retention and export options are limited. Basic content export options are available, but site-specific customizations and layouts typically can’t be migrated out of the GoDaddy ecosystem. This reliance on proprietary infrastructure limits control over data and continuity options.

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