FAQs
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Website Maintenance
Have questions about maintenance? This section covers maintenance topics.
Signs that your website requires maintenance include slow load times, poor search rankings, frequent errors or bugs, an outdated design, and malfunctioning plugins. Creating a regular maintenance plan can help prevent these issues before they impact your site.
The frequency of maintenance depends on your website’s complexity and activity. Sites with many plugins or frequent updates may benefit from weekly maintenance, while simpler sites can often be maintained on a monthly schedule. In all cases, security updates and regular backups should be prioritized.
Absolutely. I can create custom maintenance plans built around your specific requirements.
Platform Selection
Frequently Asked Questions for Choosing the Right Website Platform.
Consider your business type (service-based, product-based, or hybrid), budget, technical expertise, scalability needs, and whether you want to DIY or hire a developer. Think about how much time you can devote to website management and maintenance.
Depending on the platform, you can create eCommerce stores, portfolios, blogs, business sites, event pages, membership sites, and more. The right choice depends on your specific goals and how you plan to expand your online presence.
For beginners, Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify require minimal technical skills. WordPress with page builders (Elementor, Divi) has a moderate learning curve. Advanced solutions like custom WordPress and Webflow development require more technical knowledge.
Proprietary systems lock you in with a single provider, making migration difficult if you change agencies. Widely used platforms like WordPress, Shopify, or Webflow offer better flexibility and support options.
WordPress is ideal for blogs, service-based businesses, membership sites, and highly customizable websites.
Pros:
✓ Flexible with thousands of plugins and themes
✓ Best SEO control
✓ Scales well with business growth
Cons:
✗ Requires regular updates and security management
✗ Can have a learning curve
✗ Needs reliable hosting (not included)
Shopify is best for eCommerce businesses that need a dedicated store with built-in checkout and inventory management.
Pros:
✓ All-in-one solution for eCommerce
✓ Secure and fully hosted
✓ Supports various payment gateways
Cons:
✗ Monthly fees ($29-299) plus transaction costs
✗ Limited functionality outside of eCommerce
✗ Can be restrictive for complex customizations
Wix is great for beginners, small businesses, portfolios, and personal sites needing a simple solution.
Pros:
✓ Intuitive drag-and-drop editor
✓ No coding required
✓ Automatic updates and hosting included
Cons:
✗ Limited design flexibility for complex sites
✗ Difficult to migrate to another platform
✗ SEO limitations compared to WordPress
Webflow is ideal for designers and businesses wanting a highly customized site with advanced animations without extensive coding.
Pros:
✓ Greater design control and animation capabilities
✓ Clean, high-performance code
✓ No plugin maintenance required
Cons:
✗ Steep learning curve
✗ Higher hosting costs
✗ More limited integration options than WordPress
Squarespace is best for creatives, photographers, restaurants, and simple business sites.
Pros:
✓ Beautiful, professional templates
✓ All-in-one solution with hosting
✓ Built-in blogging and eCommerce options
Cons:
✗ Limited design customization
✗ Fewer integration options
✗ Migration to other platforms is difficult
Consider Framer for interactive, animation-heavy designs and Weebly for very simple, budget-friendly sites.
- WordPress: Free software; $3-30/month hosting; $30-100 for themes; $0-200/year for premium plugins
- Shopify: $29-299/month plus transaction fees (1.5-2%)
- Wix: $16-45/month (hosting included)
- Webflow: $14-39/month for hosting; higher for CMS sites
- Squarespace: $16-49/month (hosting included)
Consider domain registration ($10-20/year), premium plugins/apps, custom development if needed, and ongoing maintenance costs, which vary by platform.
WordPress requires regular updates to core, themes, and plugins. Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace handle most updates automatically. All platforms benefit from regular content updates and monitoring.
Yes, but migration often requires rebuilding aspects of your site. Content usually transfers, but design and functionality typically need reconstruction. WordPress and Webflow offer better migration paths than proprietary platforms.
A well-built website typically lasts 2-4 years before needing significant updates, regardless of platform. Technology changes, design trends, and your business evolution all impact this timeline.
Yes. WordPress and Webflow offer the most SEO control. Shopify is strong for eCommerce SEO. Wix and Squarespace have improved their SEO capabilities but offer less customization.
WordPress requires regular updates and security monitoring. Hosted platforms (Shopify, Wix, Squarespace) manage most security automatically. All websites benefit from regular backups and content updates.