9 Reasons I Recommend Squarespace Over Wix (From Someone Who Has Watched Too Many People Try It)
Hi there. You are probably here because I directly sent you this link. Welcome. Here is the real truth about why I suggest Squarespace over Wix.
Every day I meet or talk to someone who tells me they’re starting their website on Wix, and honestly, I get it. It looks fun. It looks flexible. Drag things around, make it cute, call it a day. In theory.
But trust me. I have watched enough people try this to know exactly how it ends. Every. Single. Time.
It gets to the point where I do not even bother working on that platform anymore. Most of my clients want a website they can actually update and navigate, and that is simply not realistic on Wix without pouring hours into tutorials and design courses that the average business owner does not have time for and should not be doing.
So let’s talk about the real reasons why Wix drives me and so many other people crazy. At the end you will understand why Squarespace is the platform I trust for anyone who wants a clean, simple site that actually works.
1. Can we chill with all the settings and options??
Wix feels like walking into a giant warehouse where everything is technically available, but nothing is labeled. You click one thing and suddenly you are adjusting margins, padding, and advanced layout settings you did not even know existed. It is overwhelming, and not in a cute way.
Squarespace’s easy solution:A clean, predictable dashboard where everything is exactly where it should be. You do not need a map. You do not need a tutorial. You just build.
2. The design gets messy really fast
Wix gives you total freedom, which sounds empowering until your site starts looking like a ransom collage. Text boxes drift. Images float. Spacing refuses to cooperate. Clients tell me they spend hours trying to make things look straight and still end up with a layout that screams “I tried my best.”
Squarespace’s easy solution: A built in design system that keeps everything aligned and polished without you fighting the platform. It looks clean because the structure is clean.
3. Mobile view breaks
This is the one that sends people over the edge. A client will show me their desktop layout with pride, then open the mobile version and immediately apologize. Buttons move. Text overlaps. Images shrink into tiny squares. It looks like a completely different website.
Squarespace’s easy solution: Automatic mobile formatting that just works. You do not have to fix anything. It is already done.
4. Old dial up loading speeds
Wix sites often load slowly, especially on mobile. Clients tell me their pages lag or feel heavy. Slow sites lose visitors. Slow sites hurt SEO. Slow sites make people click away before they even see your offer.
Squarespace’s easy solution: Fast, reliable hosting built into every plan. Your site loads quickly without you doing anything extra.
5. Updates break the layout
This one is universal. Clients try to change one small thing and the entire page shifts. A button jumps. A section stretches. Something disappears. It becomes stressful to touch anything because you never know what will break next.
Squarespace’s easy solution: Stable editing tools that let you update your site without breaking the design. You can make changes confidently.
6. Templates feel lazy or like AI made them
Wix has a lot of templates, but many feel cluttered or overly designed. Clients want something clean and modern but cannot get Wix to look the way they imagined. It is like trying to make a thrift store dress look designer.
Squarespace’s easy solution: Minimal, modern templates that look professional right away. You start with something beautiful instead of trying to fix something busy.
7. SEO feels confusing and over complicated
Wix has SEO tools, but they are buried and complicated. Clients tell me they do not know what to turn on or how to make Google find their site. It feels like doing taxes without instructions.
Squarespace’s easy solution: Straightforward SEO settings that are simple to understand and simple to manage. You do not need to be a tech expert.
8. Too many apps required
Wix relies heavily on add ons. Want a simple feature? You probably need an app. Want analytics? Another app. Want a form? Another app. It adds cost and clutter and more things that can break.
Squarespace’s easy solution: Most features are built in. Fewer apps. Fewer moving parts. Fewer headaches.
9. Hard to scale as your business grows
Wix works for very basic sites, but once your business grows, the platform starts to feel limiting. Clients tell me they outgrow it quickly and feel stuck.
Squarespace’s easy solution: A flexible system that grows with you. You can expand your site without rebuilding it.
Why I Recommend Squarespace Every Time
These are just a few of the main reasons why I recommend Squarespace over Wix and why I will always have my clients use Squarespace. It is cleaner, simpler, more reliable, and easier for business owners to manage without stress. It gives you a website that looks professional, works the way it should, and supports your growth instead of slowing you down.
About the Author
Lourin DosSantos Website Designer, Brand Strategist, and Community Leader
Lourin DosSantos is a creative strategist who helps small businesses, beauty professionals, and community organizations show up with clarity and confidence. She focuses on clean design, simple systems, and warm communication to create websites and brands that feel personal and easy to use. Lourin supports clients through website design, brand identity, digital management, and ongoing content support.
She also serves on the Board of Advisors for POAC Succeed and leads Women Who Read Leadership, a Kansas City community for women who want to grow and connect. Her work reflects her commitment to belonging, empowerment, and practical tools that strengthen both individuals and communities.
