All the best website builders for anyone with a side hustle
All businesses — no matter how big or small — need a strong and compelling website if they want to stand out from the crowd.
Whether you’re starting your own business or simply thinking about it, looking to create an online shop or just boost your client list, it’s important to consider what your online presence is going to look like. Without a website, you might as well not exist.
There’s a common misconception that developing a website takes hundreds of hours, or the work of a team of professionals. These days, you can create your own website through one of many website builder companies. Via a subscription plan, you can enjoy plenty of support while still being able to design your own site and choosing the look that’s right for you. A website builder is perfect for freelancers, start-ups, and more established companies alike. And if you’re on a budget, you should also check out our list of the best cheap web hosting services. Read more…
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BEST FOR MOBILE CONTENT
Wix
Wix has loads of templates and features that make it easy for beginners, and a special mobile editor as well.
- Basic site with ads: Free
- Unlimited plan: £10.75/month
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BEST IF YOU JUST WANT A QUICK ONLINE PRESENCE
GoDaddy
GoDaddy's 300+ templates and drag-and-drop interface can help you build a website fast, but its flexibility and mobile options are limited.
- Personal site: £4.60/month
- Business site: £7.65/month
- E-commerce site: £15.30/month
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BEST ALL-AROUND WEBSITE BUILDER
Squarespace
Squarespace is popular because of its flexibility and superior templates.
- Personal account: £9.20-£12.25/month
- Business account: £13.80-£20/month
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BEST FOR E-COMMERCE
Shopify
Shopify is the standard when it comes to e-commerce, but it's pricier than most website builders and has more of a learning curve.
- Basic account: £22.25/month
- Regular account: £60.50/month
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BEST FOR A HANDS-ON APPROACH
Weebly
Weebly is great if you're already a coder and know what you're doing.
- Basic site (with ads): Free
- Personal site: £6.15/month
- Business site: £9-£20/month
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BEST FOR ONE-PAGE SITES
Strikingly
Strikingly specialises in one-page sites, and it's what they're best at. If you're planning an empire, though, you'll need something more flexible.
- Free plan: Free
- Basic plan: £6/month
- Pro plan: £12.25/month
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BEST INEXPENSIVE OPTION
Duda
Duda offers an unprecedented number of features for free, but you'll have to pay if you don't want ads.
- Basic package (with ads): Free
- Pro package: £7.50/month
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BEST FOR MULTI-LINGUAL SITES
Voog
Voog's language detection feature makes it great if you're planning a global business.
- Standard plan: £4.55/month
- Upgraded plan: £7.60/month
- Premium plan: £29.60/month
