WordPress vs. Squarespace vs. Wix: Which Is Right for a Small Business?
WordPress vs. Squarespace vs. Wix for small businesses: ownership, flexibility, SEO, cost, and when each one is the right choice.
October 27, 2026
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Straight answers about WordPress.
Plain-English guides to what websites cost, how to look after them, and how to switch platforms without losing what you've built. Written by Jonah West, who has been building WordPress sites since 2007.
How Much Does a WordPress Website Cost for a Small Business?
What a small-business WordPress site really costs: one-time build vs. conversion pricing, what drives the price up, and the monthly costs to budget for after launch.
October 20, 2026
How Much Does WordPress Maintenance Cost, and What Should It Include?
What WordPress maintenance costs for a small business, what a good plan should include (updates, security, backups, support), and when hourly help is enough.
October 6, 2026
WooCommerce vs. Shopify: Which Is Better for a Small Business?
WooCommerce vs. Shopify for small businesses: costs, ownership, flexibility, and which one fits a store that also needs content, courses, wholesale, or custom features.
September 29, 2026
How to Move from Squarespace or Wix to WordPress Without Losing Your Google Rankings
A step-by-step guide to moving from Squarespace or Wix to WordPress without losing Google rankings: URL mapping, 301 redirects, metadata, and post-launch checks.
September 15, 2026
How to Sell Online Courses on WordPress (and When a Course Platform Is Better)
How to sell online courses on WordPress with WooCommerce or a learning plugin, how that compares to hosted course platforms, and how to choose.
September 1, 2026
Managed WordPress Hosting vs. Cheap Shared Hosting: What’s the Difference?
Managed WordPress hosting vs. cheap shared hosting explained for small businesses: what each includes, what the price difference buys, and how to choose.
August 25, 2026
Signs Your WordPress Site Has Been Hacked, and What to Do First
The warning signs of a hacked WordPress site, the first steps to take, and what a proper cleanup involves, explained for small business owners.
August 18, 2026
What Happens If You Don’t Update Your WordPress Site?
What really happens when you don't update WordPress: security vulnerabilities in plugins, compatibility breaks, and slower sites, plus a safe update routine for small businesses.
August 4, 2026
How to Build a Searchable Directory or Listings Site on WordPress
How to build a searchable directory, listings, or archive on WordPress: custom content types, filters, search, and when a plugin is enough versus a custom build.
July 28, 2026
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