WEBSITE BUILDERS INFOS

There are many website builders available, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Here are some of the most reliable builders in the market in 2023:

We cut into "5" parts to describe better all the website builders we suggest to you:

1. THE 3 MUSKETEERS: WIX, SQUARESPACE, WEBFLOW, SHOPIFY (& WEEBLY...) ! Yes, they were 4 but we decided to add another one! Link.
2. WORDPRESS: FULL EVOLUTIVE CMS. Link.
3. VERSATILE/EASY: NICEPAGE & MOBIRISE. Link.
4. STRONG CMS: JIMDO, MAGENTO/ADOBE COM., JOOMLA, PRESTASHOP, DRUPAL & OPENCART. Link.
5. POWERFUL ALTERNATIVES: BOOTSTRAP STUDIO, ODOO & SYSTEME.IO. Link.

...and a 6th part speaking about XAMPP for local development and tests, useful to try WordPress, Drupal, Joomla or else Prestashop on your own PC or laptop (no internet connection needed!).

6. XAMPP: Local practicing/testing/development tool on your PC (Windows/MacOS/Linux), for free! Link.

7. FINAL thoughts and advice. Link.

Overall, It's important to note that the most reliable website builder for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. It's always a good idea to try out a few different options and compare their features before making a final decision.

So first, try the "free trial" of the website builder you like.
Or second, go to see the section 6 below if you want to spend time trying offline some of the CMS website builders that we discuss today (WordPress, Prestashop, Drupal or whatever). on the last things

THE 3 MUSKETEERS: WIX, SQUARESPACE, WEBFLOW, SHOPIFY (& WEEBLY...)

Oh yes, actually the 3 musketeers were 4... And now 5 actually! We love changing the history...

Wix - Wix is one of the most popular website builders, with a user-friendly interface and a range of templates to choose from.
Wix is a cloud-based website builder that allows users to create modern, mobile-friendly websites without coding skills. The platform provides a variety of pre-made website templates and a drag-and-drop editor that allows users to customize the design of their website. Additionally, Wix provides a range of features such as image editor, icon library, animation effects, and the ability to add custom HTML and CSS code. The platform is designed to be easy to use and is suitable for both individuals and small businesses. Wix also provides a range of premium features and services for users who need more advanced functionality or support, such as e-commerce tools, marketing and analytics tools, and access to a range of professional design services.

Squarespace - Squarespace is a professional website builder with a variety of modern templates and features, making it a great choice for business websites.
Squarespace is also a cloud-based website builder, for mobile-friendly websites without coding skills : customize templates, drag-and-drop editor, and integration with third-party applications and services. For both individuals and small businesses, the platform provides premium features and services for advanced users (more functionality or support, such as e-commerce tools, marketing and analytics tools, and access to a range of professional design services). Squarespace is known for its high-quality templates and professional design options, making it a popular choice for users who want to create a visually appealing website quickly and easily.

Shopify - Shopify is specialized in e-commerce websites, with features like inventory management and payment processing. It's a powerful choice if you decide to build your commerce online, mainly to the english or US markets. Shopify is known for its user-friendly interface, robust feature set, and reliable performance.
Some common features : customizable themes, product management tools, payment and shipping options, and marketing and analytics tools. Besides, Shopify provides integration with third-party applications and services such as payment gateways, shipping carriers, and marketing automation tools. The platform is designed to be easy to use and offers a range of pricing plans, from basic plans suitable for small businesses to advanced plans that provide more professional features, development services and support (free trial of 14 days).

Webflow - Webflow allows you to create custom designs and animations without coding, making it a good choice for creative professionals. They offer an hosting service too. As a competitor of Shopify or Squarespace, Webflow is a very good choice as well.
Common features: a drag-and-drop interface, customizable templates, and integration with various applications and services such as e-commerce, marketing, and CMS. And good tools: website design, prototyping, and SEO optimization.
Webflow offers both free and paid pricing plans, with the paid plans providing additional features such as a custom domain, e-commerce tools, and enhanced support. The platform is known for its flexibility, allowing users to create custom designs and animations, and its ability to create high-quality and responsive websites quickly and easily. It's a popular choice for professional web designers, developers, and small businesses looking for a high-quality website builder.

Weebly - Weebly is a drag-and-drop website builder that is simple to use, without coding, with a range of features including e-commerce functionality. Weebly also offers an hosting service that allows users to create and publish websites. The platform provides a range of features such as customizable templates, and integration with various applications and services such as e-commerce, marketing, and social media. Several tools for search engine optimization (SEO) and website analytics are offered for users helping them to optimize their websites for better performance. Free and paid pricing plans are accessible. The paid plans provide features such as a custom domain, e-commerce tools, and advanced analytics. The platform is known for its user-friendly interface, high-quality templates, and reliability, making it a popular choice for individuals and small businesses looking to create a professional online presence quickly and easily.

WORDPRESS: FULL EVOLUTIVE CMS

WordPress is a very popular open-source Content Management System (CMS) that allows you to create a website with a lot of customization options. Inside WordPress you can use different builders like Elementor, Divi or else Beaver. Let's have a look just below.

Elementor - Elementor is a popular website builder plugin for WordPress that provides a visual drag-and-drop editor, customizable templates, and a range of design features.

Beaver Builder - Beaver Builder is a flexible website builder plugin that allows users to create custom page layouts and add advanced design features like animations and parallax scrolling.

Divi Builder - Divi Builder is a website builder plugin that provides a visual drag-and-drop editor, customizable templates, and a range of design features like animations and hover effects.

Thrive Architect - Thrive Architect is a website builder plugin that provides a visual drag-and-drop editor, customizable templates, and a range of conversion-focused design features like lead generation forms and countdown timers.

Visual Composer - Visual Composer is a website builder plugin that provides a visual drag-and-drop editor, customizable templates, and a range of design features like animations and hover effects.

Each of these website builders provides different features and functionality, so it's important to evaluate each one to determine which is best for your needs.

VERSATILE: NICEPAGE & MOBIRISE

Nicepage - Versatile and modern. Create modern, responsive websites without the need for coding skills. The platform offers a variety of features including a drag-and-drop editor, customizable templates, and a range of design tools such as an image editor, icon library, and animation effects. Nicepage also provides integration with popular CMS platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Magento, as well as a free plugin for Adobe XD. Additionally, Nicepage offers a variety of subscription plans for both individuals and businesses, with features such as unlimited pages, hosting, and domain connection.

Mobirise - Mobirise is a free offline website builder for Windows and Mac that allows users to create modern, mobile-friendly websites without coding skills. The platform provides a variety of pre-made website templates and blocks, as well as a drag-and-drop editor that allows users to customize the design of their website. Mobirise also offers a range of features such as an image editor, icon library, and animation effects, as well as the ability to add custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code. Additionally, the platform allows users to publish their website to any hosting service, and provides support for popular CMS platforms like WordPress and Joomla. If you want to obtain the whole package, you'll get a huge bundle with 8400+ templates/blocks, 212 themes, widgets and extensions (Code Editor for HTML-CSS-JS, a Password protect, Facebook-TikTok-Vimeo-Pinterest feed widgets and much more)

STRONG CMS: JIMDO, MAGENTO/ADOBE COM., JOOMLA, PRESTASHOP, DRUPAL & OPENCART

Jimdo (CMS) - A focus on simplicity, offering a range of templates and features for creating a personal or a professional website without coding, plus an hosting service that enables users to publish websites.
Main features: customizable templates, a drag-and-drop interface, and integration with various applications and services such as e-commerce, social media, and marketing. Jimdo provides a range of tools for SEO, website analytics, and mobile optimization to help users improve their website performance. The platform offers both free and paid pricing plans, with the paid plans providing additional features such as a custom domain, e-commerce tools, and premium support. Jimdo is known for its user-friendly interface, high-quality templates, and affordability, making it a popular choice for individuals and small businesses looking to create a professional online presence quickly and easily.

Magento/Adobe Commerce (CMS) - Magento is a popular open-source e-commerce platform that provides a range of features for creating and managing online stores. In 2018, Magento was acquired by Adobe and rebranded as Adobe Commerce. The platform provides a range of features such as customizable themes, product management tools, payment and shipping options, and marketing and analytics tools. Additionally, Adobe Commerce provides integration with other Adobe products such as Adobe Analytics, Adobe Experience Manager, and Adobe Target. The platform offers both cloud-based and on-premise deployment options, and provides support for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises.

Joomla (CMS) - Joomla is also popular open-source CMS that allows users to create and manage websites and online applications. The platform provides a range of features such as customizable templates, user management tools, content creation tools, and extension marketplace. Joomla is designed to be flexible and scalable, allowing users to create websites of all sizes and types, from personal blogs to large corporate websites. Additionally, Joomla provides integration with third-party applications and services such as social media platforms, e-commerce platforms, and marketing automation tools. The platform is free to use and is supported by a large community of developers and users.

Prestashop (CMS) - PrestaShop is an e-commerce platform for creating and managing online stores. Multiple features available such as customizable themes, product management tools, payment and shipping options, and marketing and analytics tools. Furthermore, PrestaShop provides integration with third-party applications and services such as payment gateways, shipping carriers, and marketing automation tools. The platform is designed to be flexible and scalable, allowing users to create online stores of all sizes and types, from small startups to large enterprises. PrestaShop is free to use and is supported by a large community of developers and users. The platform also offers a range of premium features and services for users who need more advanced functionality or support.

Drupal (CMS) - Like other CMSs, Drupal allows you to customize themes, use management and content creation tools. It can be integrated with third-party applications and services. Flexible and scalable, users are able to create websites of all sizes and types, from personal blogs to large corporate websites. Drupal provides a range of modules and plugins that extend the functionality of the platform, allowing users to add advanced features such as e-commerce, social networking, and multimedia content. The platform is free to use and is supported by a large community of developers and users. Drupal also provides enterprise-level solutions and services for businesses that require more advanced functionality or support.

OpenCart (CMS) - This CMS is a popular one as well. The platform is open-source and provides a range of features for creating and managing online stores (customize themes, product management tools, payment and shipping options, marketing and analytics tools, third-party applications and services such as payment gateways, shipping carriers, and marketing automation tools).
The platform is designed to be easy to use and is suitable for both small and large online businesses. OpenCart is free to use and is supported by a large community of developers and users. It also offers a range of premium features and services for advanced users.

POWERFUL ALTERNATIVES: BOOTSTRAP STUDIO, ODOO & SYSTEME.IO

Bootstrap Studio - Bootstrap Studio is a professional desktop application that enables users to create responsive websites using the Bootstrap framework without coding. The platform provides a range of features such as a drag-and-drop interface, a vast library of pre-made components, and integration with Google Web Fonts and Font Awesome. Additionally, Bootstrap Studio allows users to create custom themes, edit CSS and SASS, and add JavaScript code. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and is suitable for both beginners and experienced web designers. Bootstrap Studio is a paid application, but it offers a free trial version for users to test the platform's features and functionality. The platform is known for its intuitive interface, vast library of components, and ability to create high-quality, responsive websites quickly and easily.

Odoo - Odoo is an all-in-one business software suite that provides a range of integrated applications for various business functions, including sales, CRM, accounting, inventory management, project management, HR, and more. The platform is open-source, allowing users to modify and customize the software according to their needs. Additionally, Odoo provides a range of features such as customizable templates, automation tools, and integration with third-party applications and services. The platform is designed to be flexible and scalable, suitable for small and large businesses across various industries. Odoo offers both on-premise and cloud-based deployment options, as well as a range of pricing plans to suit different business needs and budgets. The platform is known for its user-friendly interface, vast range of features, and ability to streamline business processes and increase productivity.
Odoo's website builder is an integrated part of its all-in-one business software suite. The platform provides a range of features for creating and managing professional websites, including customizable templates, a drag-and-drop interface, and integration with various applications such as e-commerce, CRM, and marketing automation. Additionally, the website builder allows users to add custom HTML and CSS code, create custom forms, and manage website content easily. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and is suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises. Odoo's website builder is part of its open-source software, allowing users to customize and modify the platform according to their needs. The website builder is known for its ease of use, flexibility, and ability to create modern, mobile-friendly websites quickly and easily.

Systeme.io - Systeme.io is also an all-in-one business platform that provides a range of features for creating and managing online businesses, including sales funnels, email marketing, membership sites, and e-commerce. The platform is designed to be easy to use and is suitable for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and digital marketers. Systeme.io provides a range of features such as customizable templates, a drag-and-drop interface, and integration with various applications and services such as Stripe, PayPal, and Zapier. Additionally, the platform provides automation tools, lead capture forms, and marketing analytics to help users optimize their online businesses. Systeme.io offers a range of pricing plans, from basic plans suitable for small businesses to advanced plans that provide more features and support. The platform is known for its user-friendly interface, vast range of features, and affordability, making it a popular choice for online entrepreneurs and small business owners. Learn more.

XAMPP (local development tool)

XAMPP (WAMP/MAMP/LAMP) - Before trying online or buying one of these CMS builders (like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal...), you can try some of them locally on your PC thanks to a very nice software called XAMPP available on multiple platforms: Windows, Mac OSX, Linux
That's why they are called : WAMP for Windows, MAMP for Mac, LAMP for Linux. Learn more about XAMPP here.

So from the moment you have installed the XAMPP software, you will no longer need an internet connection and you will be able to work outside, sitting in a terrace café and building your own website locally!

The installation procedure needs you to be a bit nerd, but don't worry everything is explained, and once you follow the steps you will reach the end and start your building website journey...

> WampServer website and infos here.
> Mamp website and infos here.
> LAMP installation guide on Linux Ubuntu here.

FINAL THOUGHTS & ADVICE

What do we recommend according to your situation :

DIFFERENT SITUATIONS

SITUATION 1

A small website and no money to spend


If you want to create a blog or a personal website (for your family or friends) or for example a simple affiliate marketing website, you should probably choose one of these ones :

WordPress CMS (free, for blogging, evolutive, fast)

Mobirise (free, easy, simple, fast)

SITUATION 2

A small website, but evolutive, and some dollars to spend

If you want to create a website that you want to grow over time for affiliate marketing or e-commerce purposes, or for company showcases, you should probably choose among these:

WordPress CMS (free, for blogging, evolutive, fast. Paid builders are a plus for better performance)

Wix (evolutive, famous, wide range of possibilities)

Shopify (evolutive, interactive, famous, e-commerce strategies)

Webflow (evolutive, interactive, fast, famous)

SITUATION 3

A complete website, fully customizable, evolutive and some money to spend

If you want to create a strong website (affiliation, e-commerce, media and news or for a company) entirely customizable and very evolutive over time, with a code editor to perform more, you should probably get one of these ones:

WordPress CMS (with a paid inside builder like Elementor or Divi, plus get plugins specifically for your website goals)

Shopify (evolutive, interactive, famous, e-commerce strategies)

Webflow (evolutive, interactive, fast, famous)

NicePage (good idea if you want to develop complete websites and even WordPress or Joomla templates with or without coding and sell them. Strong evolutive features. Standalone software on Windows/Mac OSX and online version as well)

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