Wix

Features of Wix:

  • Basics
    • Not an Open Source CMS (proprietary)
    • Cost
      • Basic options exist for free
      • Premium plans and options exist for a cost
    • WYSIWIG feel
    • No coding experience required
  • Design & Editing
    • Templates
      • Many different templates for different purposes
      • Hard to change templates after site is live
    • Does NOT allow for coding access for advanced users
    • Drag and drop editing function
    • Media uploads (30 mins of video in free version)
  • Reliability
    • 24/7 support
    • Limited site visitor traffic (can increase with paid upgrades)
  • Marketing
    • Some Social media and search engine tools
    • Not as advanced as WordPress
  • Extensibility
    • 300+ plug-ins/apps
    • Spam protection
    • Staging sites available
  • eCommerce Features
    • Supports eCommerce functions/collect payments
    • Create premium content for Members (paid users)
  • Performance
    • Requires high speed connection to avoid lags
  • Security
    • Malware detection, scanning
    • Built in site protection
  • Mobile Apps Exists

History of Wix:

  • Created by Avishai Abrahami, Nadav Abrahami, and Giora Kaplan
  • Created in 2006, released in 2007
  • Used 3.4% of websites being built