Squarespace vs. WordPress
Which Platform Suits Your Business Best?
Choosing the Right Platform for Your Business
There’s a lot of chatter when it comes to choosing a website platform, and we’ll be upfront, Squarespace isn’t the right choice for everyone (but then neither is WordPress). Take a look at our pros and cons list and decide fro yourself which platform would work better for your business.
Understanding the Differences: Squarespace vs. WordPress
1. Ease of Use
Squarespace is renowned for its simplicity and user-friendly interface. It's ideal for those who may not have extensive technical knowledge but still want a professional-looking website. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, creating and maintaining a stunning website is a breeze.
On the other hand, WordPress offers a more robust platform but with a steeper learning curve. It's perfect for those who have a bit more technical know-how or the resources to hire a developer. The flexibility it offers is unmatched, but it does require more hands-on management.
Winner: Squarespace
2. Design Flexibility
Squarespace offers beautiful, customisable templates as well as the ability to design from a completely blank template. There are however some limitations in terms of premium functionality - although you’d never know it looking at some of our websites! However, if you're looking for complete design freedom, WordPress is your go-to. With thousands of themes and the ability to tweak every aspect of your site, the sky's the limit. A caveat to that, custom development can be very expensive.
Winner (budget under £10,000): Squarespace
Winner (budget £10,000+): WordPress
3. Customer Service
Squarespace's customer service is top-notch, offering 24/7 support to ensure your website is always running smoothly. WordPress, being an open-source platform, relies on community forums for support, which can be a bit hit or miss.
Winner: Squarespace
4. Security and Maintenance
With Squarespace, you don’t have to worry about the nitty-gritty of website security and maintenance – it’s all taken care of in an all in one hosting package. WordPress users need to stay on top of updates and security, which can be daunting and too time-consuming for some.
Winner: Squarespace
5. Mobile-friendliness
Both platforms excel in creating mobile-responsive websites but with Squarespace's recent Fluid Engine update, you need to design the mobile experience manually.
Along with a mobile-friendly website, WordPress also offers a range of responsive themes, ensuring your site looks great on any device.
Winner: Tie-break
6. Affordability
Squarespace offers straightforward pricing with its all-inclusive packages. WordPress, while free to start, may require additional investments in hosting, themes, and plugins.
Winner: Tie-break
7. SEO Capabilities
Both platforms offer solid SEO tools to help boost your website’s visibility. Squarespace provides built-in features, while WordPress allows for more advanced customisation with plugins like Yoast SEO.
Winner: Tie-break
Making the Right Choice for Your Business
Choosing between Squarespace and WordPress boils down to your business needs, technical ability and the level of customisation you desire. Squarespace is ideal for hassle-free, stylish websites, whereas WordPress is suited for those seeking full control and customisation.
At Licorne, we are dedicated to ensuring your website not only looks fantastic but also aligns perfectly with your business goals. Ready to make your website dreams a reality? Let's connect and discuss how we can bring your vision to life.
Licorne Agency was founded with one goal in mind:
To offer fully managed web and branding solutions that let SMEs focus on what they do best—running their business.
If you want us to look after your website or branding, please get in touch.
