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Wordpress.com vs Wix vs Squarespace for IE domain

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  • 10-08-2016 7:12pm
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    Skilark
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi

    I have recently registered a .ie domain with Register365. I would like to create my site using one of the free web builders, e.g. Wix, Wordpress.com, Squarespace, Weebly. I find Wix particularly easy and straight forward, so having created a basic 'website coming soon' page I had Register365 change the A and Cname records as per Wix instructions. This did the trick, but only for half an hour or so, after which I got a Wix error page. I've been unable to fix the issue so am looking to design my site elsewhere.

    So, would anybody recommend any of the other web builders? I'd need to know that the domain pointing won't be an issue.

    I'd be grateful for any advice.

    PS: Hope I'm posting in the appropriate place.
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    Trojan
    Registered Users Posts: 16,413 ✭✭✭✭Trojan


    I wouldn't use Wix at all.

    SquareSpace is good if you don't mind the recurring billing.

    WordPress is my favourite but I only recommend it for self-build if you're happy to deal with a significant learning curve.

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    Skilark
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Skilark


    Thanks Trojan
    A friend installed WordPress for me and so I'm going to give it a go.
    I built a simple WordPress website a couple of years ago so will hopefully manage it ok.


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    happycoach
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭happycoach


    There are some great YouTube tutorials for WP.


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    #5
    shugy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 409 ✭✭shugy


    wix is decent IMO though trying to find where to ask them a question is a nightmare!


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    tricky D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,700 ✭✭✭tricky D


    wix is poor (some of the under the bonnet stuff is head-scratching) and has email hosting issues and .ie domain issues.


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    shugy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 409 ✭✭shugy


    tricky D wrote: »
    wix is poor (some of the under the bonnet stuff is head-scratching) and has email hosting issues and .ie domain issues.

    There's ways around hosting the .ie issues thou


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    tricky D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,700 ✭✭✭tricky D


    While there are ways around it, it is an extra layers which can be confusing* to the wix market which is more to the novice end.

    *As you are currently experiencing re hosting.

    Despite those issues being solvable, wix is still a poor platform in my experience. Wordpress is far superior.


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    #9
    Sheila76
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Sheila76


    Wordpress is great, that is coming from someone only starting out in websites!


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