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Custom website or website builder? An honest comparison

Wix, Squarespace and Shopify are real options for a small business. Here is what a custom-built site gives you that a builder doesn't, what it costs you, and how to tell which one you need.

In this guide

  1. What a website builder actually is
  2. What a custom website actually is
  3. Where builders win
  4. Where custom wins
  5. The real cost comparison

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  1. Custom website or website builder? An honest comparison

    Wix, Squarespace and Shopify are real options for a small business. Here is what a custom-built site gives you that a builder doesn't, what it costs you, and how to tell which one you need.

    Web Design 5 min read

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