Wix VS Wordpress: Which website platform is better?

Wix vs WordPress: Which Website Platform Is Better for Small Businesses?

Two of the most popular options are Wix and WordPress, but while both are powerful, they serve very different types of users. Did you know Mango Marketing Co builds sites on Wix? We prefer it for a ton of reasons but wanted to show the difference between the two.

If you’re looking for ease, flexibility, and speed without the tech overwhelm, Wix often comes out on top.

Ease of Use: Wix Wins for Non-Developers

Wix is built for people who want a professional website without needing to code or manage plugins. Its drag-and-drop editor allows you to visually design your site exactly how you want it—no backend confusion required.

WordPress, offers flexibility, it often requires developer support, third-party plugins, and ongoing maintenance to achieve the same results Wix offers out of the box.

Design & Customization

Wix offers hundreds of modern, designer-level templates that are fully customizable. Fonts, layouts, mobile views, and animations are easy to adjust in real time. Plus, we can help design without using any type of template!

WordPress themes can be limiting unless you invest in premium themes or custom development. Many users find themselves restricted by their theme or needing additional tools to make changes.

SEO Capabilities

A common myth is that WordPress is “better for SEO,” but Wix has closed that gap significantly in the last few years. Wix offers:

• Built-in SEO tools

• Custom meta titles and descriptions

• Automatic sitemaps

• Page speed optimization

• Structured data support

For most small businesses, Wix provides everything needed to rank on Google (without extra plugins)

Maintenance & Security

With Wix, hosting, security, updates, and backups are all included. You don’t need to worry about plugin conflicts, manual updates, or site crashes.

WordPress requires ongoing maintenance and security monitoring, often through paid plugins or external services.

Cost & Time Investment

Wix’s pricing is transparent and predictable. What you see is what you pay.

WordPress can start “free,” but costs add up quickly with hosting, premium plugins, developer help, and maintenance.

While WordPress can be powerful for large, highly customized sites, Wix is the smarter choice for most small businesses, creatives, and service providers.