{"id":7211,"date":"2017-11-03T05:24:44","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T12:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/?p=7211"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:13:12","slug":"small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Website Builders for Small Business: Compared for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]If you want to set up a website for your small business, but are unsure which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/\">website builder<\/a> best suits your store&rsquo;s priorities and needs, <strong>Wix is the best small business website builder we&rsquo;ve tested<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Over 300 hours of research, analysis, and hands-on testing across 12 platforms went into our rankings, so I can confidently say that Wix is the most flexible option for businesses looking to promote their brand and sell online, offering over 2,000 free templates, built-in features, and scalable apps.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Key Takeaways &#128269; <\/h4>\n \n \n<ul>\n<li>Wix and Shopify are our top-rated builders from our 2025 testing, with Shopify excelling in sales features and Wix having plenty of high-quality SEO, marketing, and product management tools<\/li>\n<li>Hostinger&rsquo;s suite of AI tools will support your website building and content creation for a low cost, with plans starting from $1.99\/month<\/li>\n<li>Squarespace is recommended for service-based businesses due to its Acuity Scheduling tool and modern design templates<\/li>\n<li>If you want to sell across multiple channels, GoDaddy offers a social media calendar and content creation tools<\/li>\n<li>Our rankings are based on a methodology that heavily weighted sales features, user experience, and help and support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"acc_best_small_business_wbs_update_box\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_best_small_business_wbs_update_box-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n &#128226; Read about the recent updates I&rsquo;ve made to this page: <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_best_small_business_wbs_update_box-cont-0\">\n I&rsquo;ve updated this page to reflect the latest pricing and features for each platform. For example, GoDaddy&rsquo;s pricing has changed, with its cheapest plan now starting at $9.99 per month. I&rsquo;ve also added detailed tables to explain each builder&rsquo;s plans and fees. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"form-simple\" data-eventcategory=\"feedback\" data-eventaction=\"Email-Subscribe\">\n <form target=\"_blank\" class=\"form-subscribe\" id=\"form-subscribe\">\n\n <div class=\"form-loader\">\n <div class=\"spinner-box\">\n <span class=\"spin-loader\"><\/span>\n <p class=\"form-loader-text\">Verifying<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-subscribe-info\">\n <p class=\"form-subscribe-title\">It&rsquo;s time to accelerate your business growth.<\/p>\n <p class=\"form-subscribe-subtitle\">Sign up to our FREE newsletter for weekly SEO, social media, &amp; ecommerce tips &ndash; boost traffic today!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-subscribe-box\">\n <div class=\"input-row input-row-text\">\n <input type=\"text\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"first_name\" placeholder=\"Name\" required>\n <span class=\"input-row-error\">Please fill in your name<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"input-row input-row-email\">\n <input type=\"email\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"email_address\" placeholder=\"Email Address\" required>\n <span class=\"input-row-error\">Please fill in your email<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"google-inline-captcha\">\n <div class=\"captcha-message\">\n <span class=\"btn-close\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"form-messages\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <button class=\"form-subscribe-button btn btn-primary\" type=\"submit\" data-eventlabel=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7211\">\n Subscribe <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"form-subscribe-privacy-policy\">\n By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.mvfglobal.com\/privacypolicy\/b649e\" title=\"Privacy Policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You can <strong>unsubscribe<\/strong> at any time. <\/p>\n\n <\/form>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Comparison Table: Top 5 Small Business Website Builders <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Before I dive into each builder&rsquo;s key features for small businesses, take a look at our quick comparison table:[\/vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Why you can trust us &#129309; <\/h4>\n \n We&rsquo;ve spent over 300 hours researching and analyzing the top small business website builders to bring you unbiased and data-backed recommendations. We also carry out hands-on testing with each builder to ensure our reviews are accurate and fair. Read more about our <a href=\"#section-11\">unique research methodology<\/a>.<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3>How Much Do Small Business Website Builders Cost?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Video Review <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Watch our video if you&rsquo;d rather have someone talk you through the key pros, cons, features, and pricing of our top five small business website builders:[\/vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"taco-embedded-video youtube\" data-source-video=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/omTBa58uVNk?autoplay=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" data-eventaction=\"video\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail.jpeg\" class=\"poster\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\">\n \n <button class=\"play-btn\" aria-label=\"Play\" title=\"\" play data-eventlabel=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/omTBa58uVNk?autoplay=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\">\n\n <svg height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\">\n <path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#212121\" fill-opacity=\"0.8\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n \n <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play<\/span>\n <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 1. Wix: All-in-One Builder To Manage Your Business <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Overall rating:<\/strong> 4.8\/5 &#11088;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/wix-pricing\/\">Wix pricing<\/a>:<\/strong> $0 &ndash; $159 per month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/wix-review\/\">Wix review<\/a> for a detailed look at the website builder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>Wix&rsquo;s features support businesses at every stage of their website journey<\/strong>. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/wix-ai-features\/\">Wix&rsquo;s AI features<\/a> and intuitive AI builder help generate a custom template for your business, produce website copy, and offer design suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>Another great benefit of Wix for SMBs is its email marketing tool and personalized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/wix-seo-review\/\">Wix SEO<\/a> recommendations, helping to boost your site&rsquo;s visibility and customer engagement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#10004;&#65039; Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Email marketing with cheapest plan<\/li>\n<li>Keyword support from Semrush<\/li>\n<li>Great AI features<\/li>\n<li>Personalized SEO support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#10060; Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2.9% + $0.30 processing fee<\/li>\n<li>Interface can be overwhelming for beginners<\/li>\n<li>Slow loading times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;126813&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Much Does Wix Cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 2. Shopify: Best Builder for Selling Online <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Overall rating:<\/strong> 4.8\/5 &#11088;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/shopify-pricing\/\">Shopify pricing<\/a>:<\/strong> $29 &ndash; $299 per month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/shopify-review\/\">Shopify review<\/a> for a detailed look at the website builder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Shopify is the <strong>best builder for selling online<\/strong> because it provides industry-leading tools for multichannel sales, tax automation, and inventory management. As a powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/\">ecommerce website builder<\/a>, Shopify&rsquo;s plans are suitable for small businesses of all sizes.<\/p>\n<p>Shopify also supports over 100 payment gateways, as well as its native <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/shopify-payments\/\">Shopify Payments<\/a>, which you don&rsquo;t have to pay transaction fees on.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#10004;&#65039; Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Intuitive product backend<\/li>\n<li>Great scalability for complex inventories<\/li>\n<li>Sell on socials, including TikTok<\/li>\n<li>Manage your business bills easily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#10060; Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Not the most beginner-friendly builder<\/li>\n<li>Limited store customization<\/li>\n<li>Heavy reliance on third-party apps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;110521&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Much Does Shopify Cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-quotation-wrapper \">\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-heading\">\n <span class=\"title-icon\">\n <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 16\" version=\"1.1\">\n <path style=\"stroke:none; fill-rule:evenodd; fill-opacity:1;\" d=\"M 3.0625 5.464844 C 0.820312 9.339844 0.5 10.246094 0.5 12.695312 L 0.5 15.5 L 7.546875 15.5 L 7.398438 12.269531 C 7.265625 9.371094 7.136719 9.023438 6.125 8.875 C 4.730469 8.671875 4.707031 8.910156 6.5 4.824219 C 8.296875 0.730469 8.269531 1.035156 6.8125 1.035156 C 5.855469 1.035156 5.132812 1.886719 3.0625 5.464844 M 13.609375 5.585938 C 11.367188 9.503906 11 10.519531 11 12.820312 L 11 15.5 L 18 15.5 L 18 12.140625 C 18 8.902344 17.957031 8.78125 16.75 8.78125 C 15.21875 8.78125 15.199219 9.09375 17 4.992188 C 18.796875 0.898438 18.785156 1.035156 17.359375 1.035156 C 16.457031 1.035156 15.675781 1.980469 13.609375 5.585938 \"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3 class=\"expert-quotation-title\">\n What the researchers think... <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p><em>I&rsquo;d recommend Shopify as a great option for small businesses because of its simple backend tools that let you add products easily, as well as its huge app store which is great for helping small businesses grow and adapt. You&rsquo;ve got apps like TikTok that can help grow your audience or Klaviyo which is great for setting up email and SMS marketing!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-info\">\n <div class=\"expert-details\">\n <div class=\"expert-avatar\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/02083106\/Ollie-Simpson-headshot.png?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Ollie Simpson\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-info\">\n <span class=\"expert-name\">\n Ollie Simpson <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Senior Research Executive <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 3. Squarespace: Manage Online Bookings Seamlessly <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Overall rating:<\/strong> 4.7\/5 &#11088;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-pricing\/\">Squarespace pricing<\/a>:<\/strong> $16 &ndash; $99 per month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-review\/\">Squarespace review<\/a> for a detailed look at the website builder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Squarespace is the&nbsp;<strong>top choice for service-based businesses<\/strong> due to its integrated Acuity Scheduling tool, helping you offer and manage appointments online.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, first impressions make all the difference, especially if you&rsquo;re trying to get people to book services with you. Squarespace&rsquo;s 150+ templates, sleek design elements, and quality content tools are the best for small businesses looking to make a stylish online store.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#10004;&#65039; Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal for creative businesses<\/li>\n<li>Offer services and appointments with built-in booking tools<\/li>\n<li>Unique content tools available<\/li>\n<li>Easy-to-use website editor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#10060; Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Not suitable for larger inventories<\/li>\n<li>Less creative freedom than Wix<\/li>\n<li>No POS integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;126809&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>How Much Does Squarespace Cost?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 4. Hostinger: Easiest Builder for Small Businesses <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Overall rating:<\/strong> 4.2\/5 &#11088;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/hostinger-pricing\/\">Hostinger pricing<\/a>:<\/strong> $1.99 &ndash; $2.99 per month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/hostinger-website-builder-review\/\">Hostinger website builder review<\/a> for a detailed look at the website builder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>Hostinger offers brilliant AI tools and a beginner-friendly editor <\/strong>to help small businesses start selling online. Because of this, and the cheap introductory deals, Hostinger is the best choice for side hustles or entrepreneurs testing out a new business idea.<\/p>\n<p>To sell online with Hostinger, you&rsquo;ll need the $2.99 Business Website Builder plan to unlock the builder&rsquo;s ecommerce features and suite of AI tools. But, for such a low price, the upgrade doesn&rsquo;t seem as big a leap as with other website builders.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#10004;&#65039; Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Impressive suite of AI tools<\/li>\n<li>Fast loading times and responsive editor<\/li>\n<li>Very affordable starting prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#10060; Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited scalability for growing businesses<\/li>\n<li>No app market<\/li>\n<li>Steep renewal prices after first term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;129357&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>How Much Does Hostinger Cost?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&rdquo;8px&rdquo;]<\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-quotation-wrapper \">\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-heading\">\n <span class=\"title-icon\">\n <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 16\" version=\"1.1\">\n <path style=\"stroke:none; fill-rule:evenodd; fill-opacity:1;\" d=\"M 3.0625 5.464844 C 0.820312 9.339844 0.5 10.246094 0.5 12.695312 L 0.5 15.5 L 7.546875 15.5 L 7.398438 12.269531 C 7.265625 9.371094 7.136719 9.023438 6.125 8.875 C 4.730469 8.671875 4.707031 8.910156 6.5 4.824219 C 8.296875 0.730469 8.269531 1.035156 6.8125 1.035156 C 5.855469 1.035156 5.132812 1.886719 3.0625 5.464844 M 13.609375 5.585938 C 11.367188 9.503906 11 10.519531 11 12.820312 L 11 15.5 L 18 15.5 L 18 12.140625 C 18 8.902344 17.957031 8.78125 16.75 8.78125 C 15.21875 8.78125 15.199219 9.09375 17 4.992188 C 18.796875 0.898438 18.785156 1.035156 17.359375 1.035156 C 16.457031 1.035156 15.675781 1.980469 13.609375 5.585938 \"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3 class=\"expert-quotation-title\">\n What our editor thinks... <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p><em>I think busy entrepreneurs would really benefit from Hostinger&rsquo;s suite of time-saving AI tools. This is what makes Hostinger a smart choice for small businesses &ndash; it gives you a helping hand with things like website creation, content generation, and tracking customer engagement.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>With no app market and limited plans, it&rsquo;s not the most scalable option, but when you&rsquo;re a new business owner juggling all the tasks that come with those early days of building and running a website, these AI tools can make a real difference and help you set up fast!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-info\">\n <div class=\"expert-details\">\n <div class=\"expert-avatar\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lucy-Carney-Bio-.jpg?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"lucy carney\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-info\">\n <span class=\"expert-name\">\n Lucy Carney <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Editor <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 5. GoDaddy: Great Social Tools for Promoting Your Store <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Overall rating:<\/strong> 4\/5 &#11088;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/godaddy-hosting-costs\/\">GoDaddy pricing<\/a>: <\/strong>$0 &ndash; $23.99 per month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/godaddy-review\/\">GoDaddy review<\/a> for a detailed look at the website builder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>GoDaddy offers an impressive suite of social tools<\/strong> to promote your store and its products across social media channels. You can populate GoDaddy&rsquo;s social media calendar with the AI Social Post Creator, review your scheduled content, and identify the right days to post.<\/p>\n<p>And, though we found GoDaddy&rsquo;s editor and features to be quite simplistic overall, the speedy onboarding gets your business online quickly. You&rsquo;ll be asked a few questions about your business needs before GoDaddy generates a custom template, making it a great option for beginners.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#10004;&#65039; Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The simple editor is great for beginners<\/li>\n<li>Budget-friendly plans<\/li>\n<li>Mobile app management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#10060; Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lacks quality designs in comparison to Squarespace<\/li>\n<li>Limited functionality in the editor and backend<\/li>\n<li>Basic SEO support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;129366&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>How Much Does GoDaddy Cost?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n What Are the Hidden Costs of Using a Website Builder? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]There are a plethora of additional fees to expect after your initial subscription fee, including domain renewal rates (around $20 per year), the cost of paid apps and additional website functionality, such as scheduling tools, and subscription price hikes after introductory offers have expired.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Renewal costs <\/strong>&ndash; some website builders, like Hostinger and GoDaddy, will increase your subscription price after the initial term ends (for example, Hostinger&rsquo;s Premium plan jumps to $10.99 after the first 48 months)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Domain names<\/strong> &ndash; most builders include a domain name for free for your first year, but you&rsquo;ll need to pay around $10 to $20 per year after this offer ends (rates are decided by the length, authority, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/top-level-domains-list\/\">popularity of your domain name<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>App subscriptions<\/strong> &ndash; some plugins will charge a one-time fee or operate a subscription model<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional functionality<\/strong> &ndash; for example, Squarespace&rsquo;s Acuity Scheduling tool starts from $16 per month, doubling the cost of its cheapest website builder plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n How Do I Migrate My Site if I Outgrow the Builder? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>Websites can be migrated by using a website builder&rsquo;s built-in import tools, third-party migration apps, or manual content transfers,<\/strong> depending on the platforms you&rsquo;re moving to and from. For example, Squarespace has a plethora of import tools in its dashboard, whereas Wix is much more rigid, requiring everything to be copied over manually.\n<p>Most website builders want you to stay within their ecosystem, so the migration process is difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Migrating an ecommerce store is more straightforward, thanks to third-party apps that support customer and product data transfers, such as Shopify&rsquo;s Store Migration plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n What website features can be migrated? <\/h4>\n \n \n<ul>\n<li>Blog posts<\/li>\n<li>Static pages<\/li>\n<li>Media (images, video)<\/li>\n<li>Products<\/li>\n<li>Domain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n What website features can't be migrated? <\/h4>\n \n \n<ul>\n<li>Templates<\/li>\n<li>Layouts<\/li>\n<li>Fonts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n How To Choose Your Small Business Website Builder <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]To choose the right website builder, evaluate your business model: use Wix for general promotion, Shopify for high-volume sales, or Squarespace for service bookings. Of course, we&rsquo;ve discussed our top five options in this article, but how do you know which one is right for you? What do you need to consider?\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identify your primary goal<\/strong> &ndash; Does the builder accommodate your selling needs? Are you mostly looking to promote your business? Do you need to take online bookings?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Determine your budget<\/strong> &ndash; Compare plans to see how much you need to pay for the features your business requires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognize your skill level<\/strong> &ndash; If you&rsquo;re new to building websites, choose a builder with an easy-to-use editor, like Hostinger or Squarespace, or look out for good AI tools to simplify the process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan for your<\/strong> <strong>future<\/strong> &ndash; Does the builder you&rsquo;re looking at offer scalable plans? How many products can you sell? Will you need to switch platforms eventually?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n How We Tested and Ranked the Best Small Business Website Builders <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Our research team have spent <strong>over 300 hours<\/strong> conducting in-depth analysis to find the best website builders for small businesses, and I&rsquo;ve built websites with each of our top choices to share genuine insights and examples with you. Our goal is to deliver data-led recommendations &ndash; we cover the good, the bad, and everything in between, so you have all of the facts.\n<p>We focused on <strong>seven core areas of investigation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sales Features: 30%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>We look at the ecommerce features on offer to support your online store, from payment options to abandoned cart recovery.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Help and Support: 15%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>We test a builder&rsquo;s contact options and knowledge centers because we know every small business might need a helping hand now and then.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>User Experience: 15%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>We look at a website builder&rsquo;s ease of use and accessibility by testing the builders ourselves.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website Functionality: 15%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>We look at the quality and quantity of a builder&rsquo;s features, such as SEO, AI, and email marketing.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Design Features: 10%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>We cover a website builder&rsquo;s aesthetic capabilities and design options, such as templates and mobile editors.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pricing: 10%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>We review a website builder&rsquo;s pricing plans and what you can get for your money.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reputation: 5%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>We see how a website builder performs in the market and against competitors.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Final Verdict: Which Is the Best Small Business Website Builder? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Based on our 2025 testing,&nbsp;<strong>Wix is the best choice for small businesses<\/strong>. The builder offers a powerful all-in-one platform, providing essential website features and sales tools that cater to a range of industries, such as hotels and restaurants.\n<p>Of course, the builder you choose will depend on your small business needs and priorities. You can see how Wix compares head-to-head with our other recommended choices: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/comparisons\/wix-vs-shopify\/\">Wix vs Shopify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/comparisons\/wix-vs-squarespace\/\">Wix vs Squarespace<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/comparisons\/wix-vs-hostinger\/\">Wix vs Hostinger<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/comparisons\/wix-vs-godaddy\/\">Wix vs GoDaddy<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n FAQs <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n <meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"acc_small_business_wbs_faqs\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" data-eventaction=\"accordion-faq\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-sect-0\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\n <meta itemprop=\"answerCount\" content=\"1\">\n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/#acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-sect-0\">\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4 itemprop=\"name text\">\n Is a free plan actually enough to run my business publicly? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n <div itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n \n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/#acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-cont-0\">\n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-cont-0\" itemprop=\"text\">\n A free plan is only really suitable for personal projects or testing. Free plans come with ads, limited features, and immediate blockers for small businesses looking to sell.\n<p>For a professional look, you&rsquo;ll want a premium plan right away &ndash; this will allow you to remove ads and add a custom domain name, improving your brand recognition online. And, if you&rsquo;re planning to sell products, all of our top-rated small business website builders require you to upgrade to a paid plan. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-sect-1\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\n <meta itemprop=\"answerCount\" content=\"1\">\n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/#acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-sect-1\">\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4 itemprop=\"name text\">\n Which builder is best for scaling from a side hustle to a full-time store? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n <div itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n \n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/#acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-cont-1\">\n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-cont-1\" itemprop=\"text\">\n For side hustles looking to expand into a small business, Hostinger is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/cheap\/\">cheap website builder<\/a> that lets you sell up to 1,000 products. However, the right website builder will depend on the scale of your business and your future plans.\n<p>If you&rsquo;re selling more than 1,000 products, I recommend Shopify. Shopify has a Shopify Starter plan for $5 per month, which lets you sell via socials, making it an ideal option for side hustles. You can then upgrade to its premium plans when ready, since these offer more scalability for online stores. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-sect-2\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\n <meta itemprop=\"answerCount\" content=\"1\">\n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/#acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-sect-2\">\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4 itemprop=\"name text\">\n Which builder is best for service-based businesses, like consultants or therapists? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n <div itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n \n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/#acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-cont-2\">\n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-cont-2\" itemprop=\"text\">\n Based on our testing, Squarespace is the best website builder for service-based businesses because of its built-in Acuity Scheduling tool. You can set up different appointment types, such as 1:1 sessions, tweak your availability, take bookings, and manage payments. You can manage your website and services all in one place.\n<p>There&rsquo;s a 14-day free trial, but you&rsquo;ll need to pay an additional monthly or annual fee for the feature (from $16\/month). <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-sect-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\n <meta itemprop=\"answerCount\" content=\"1\">\n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/#acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-sect-3\">\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4 itemprop=\"name text\">\n Which website builder offers the most advanced features? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n <div itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n \n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/#acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-cont-3\">\n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-cont-3\" itemprop=\"text\">\n Of our top five small business website builders, Wix, Shopify, and Squarespace offer the most advanced features. Wix is a great all-rounder, with built-in tools for a wide range of industries, such as restaurants and hotels. Shopify has the best advanced features for selling products online. And Squarespace offers top level customization tools and scheduling capabilities. <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-sect-4\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\n <meta itemprop=\"answerCount\" content=\"1\">\n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/#acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-sect-4\">\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4 itemprop=\"name text\">\n What are the top-rated website templates for small businesses? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n <div itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n \n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/#acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-cont-4\">\n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_small_business_wbs_faqs-cont-4\" itemprop=\"text\">\n Squarespace has the best website templates for small businesses. You can generate a custom template with its Blueprint AI Builder, or choose from over 180 free professionally-designed templates for your site. 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