Item: Wix
Rating: 8
Author: Julia Gonzalez

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We used Wix to create our current client's website. This made it easier to create our own, versus having to outsource this kind of service, which can get very expensive and doesn't always correctly interpret the company's vision since they do not work in it. Also, Wix makes it easier to make any changes to reflect sales or other things happening in the company.

Pros and Cons

It is a very user-friendly platform that even someone without experience can use.
Cost-effective website creator

They could work on the customer-service side.
Compatibility with the web search engine you're using--not friendly with Firefox

Return on Investment

Third-party web designers can get very pricey and take time to make constant updates.
We have been able to better represent our company via our website and social media.

Alternatives Considered

WordPress

Wix is much easier for beginners to use than WordPress. But Wix does sacrifice some of the tools and customization abilities that WordPress has. Wix has eCommerce platforms whereas for WordPress you will need to do this through one of their plugins. Also, if I remember right, Wix is about 10-15% cheaper than WordPress.

Other Software Used

WordPress, Mailchimp, Adobe Acrobat DC

Likelihood to Recommend

Wix is the easy way one can internally build a website and maintain the website without having to hire a design company that can get very pricy. We run a lot of specials on our products and don't have to wait for a third party to make the changes, we can manage all edits internally.

One negative is that when we do have to contact the help desk with any technical difficulty, it can be 50/50 chance of getting help fast, which sometimes can get aggravating.

Wix is a win-win for taking your business to the next level with an easy website builder.

Overall Satisfaction with Wix