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Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, or a hand-built site: the honest tradeoffs for a small business.

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Should I use Squarespace, Wix, or hire someone to build a custom site?An honest comparison of Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, and a custom build for a local small business, including where each one falls apart.Read the answerAugust 22, 2026

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Timeline: Most small-business sites launch in a few weeks.
Based in: Chicago, West Town