Just discovered your stuff Steve. Honestly so refreshing to watch something on the topic of web builders that's not clearly paid for. This space can be really challenging to get honest opinions.
Your ability to tell stories is thoroughly enjoyable. Humorous, informative, visually fun and well delivered. Whatever gift or talent it is you have/have crafted, totally scalable. Please keep it up. You’re doing us a civil service
Dude - you are AMAZING!!! You should be an actor. And your teaching style is incredibly clear and so easy to follow. I should know; I've been teaching classes for 30 years. Thank you for the fabulous comparison, and I wish your business well!
This is the best breakdown I've seen! Your delivery was very clear and concise and helped me really understand what each platform has to over. Bravo 👏🏾
Thank you so much for this content. I'm researching this and appreciated the brief demo on each site too. The color coding of your bookshelf cracks me up!
great video. My only complaint is the title. It grabbed me, which was the intent, of course. But you only reviewed 5 website builders - there are many, many more. So I'm glad you don't take bribes for endorsements, but being up front and honest in trying to get views matters, too.
Why is your view so low? Youre so underrated!! your review is much more comprehensive but in a compact way, understadable, easy and pleasant to listen to, and trust me ive seen a LOT of website builder comparation videos, and the best part ypure not spnsored so the view is unbiased. pls keep making these kinds of videos, for other apps and softwares too, i was saved by this one ❤
THANK YOU. Starting a small business and the web design component is a bit daunting to me. I greatly appreciate your clear comparisons. I will definitely be using your affiliate links!
I just found your channel and I enjoyed it immensely. You definitely earned my subscription today. Looking forward to exploring your other videos and all upcoming videos. I really learned a lot from this video and your style of presentation was so refreshing.
As an artist restarting my career I found this video really helpful. I only have a couple items to sell on a store right now and its been really difficult to find and understand what platform works best for that. I don't feel like I need all the templates and design stuff or a huge storefront. Hadn't heard of carrd before but I like the price and simplicity. Hopefully a stripe or paypal widget can get me where I want. Would love a video on it.
I think that's you're approaching it so smartly - start with something simple and low-price like Carrd and just use a Stripe widget. You can always get more complicated if you need!
Great video! I wanted to touch base on Shopify - It does have a bit more customization than you stated. When customizing you can create templates for other types of pages. So instead of just editing the home page layout, you can create product specific templates, or collection templates, and then connect those afterward. This gives you a lot more options in terms of customization.
Steve, I thought your explanation of the difference between these website builders and WP was crystal clear, and I couldn’t agree with you more. For a simple guy like myself who is just trying to build a simple website for my humble tea business with no prior website building experience, this video really hit home for me. I would love to do a total custom build and make a spectacular website via WP, but then how to make it a blog with ecommerce functioning? How to connect payment options? How to ensure it’s all secure? How to keep it all updated? How to make it responsive? How to figure out shipping and taxes that change? …you get my point. And I definitely get yours. All of that is learnable and doable through WP I’m sure. But do I want to spend the time to become a website building expert, or do I want a functioning website with all that essentially taken care of so I can focus on the business.
Watching your reviews makes me feel so attached to watching more, the way you break down things for better understanding is top-notch, I been watching you for quite some time now, and I enjoy your videos, Keep providing us with the best.. Good luck, am still building my channel and page, and I hope it gets closer to teaching soon.
Thank you Steve for sharing with a balance of clarity and brevity. Also for exposing the existance of Carrd. Many of my questions were answered across products.
To put Wordpress more in "website builder" territory, you need to add a builder theme like Divi or Elementor. With those, Wordpress becomes much more user friendly and builder-like.
I learn wonderfully by your teaching style. No overly enthusiastic energy which would give me anxiety. I'm taking over my husband's web site and exiting GoDadddy and WordPress. Screw that mess. Re: your bookshelf. I organize my husband's golf shirts mimicking the pattern of the color wheel. Rainbows of everything golf. Short, long, slacks separated and color coded. It's so pretty. He gets his clothes from his sponsors. What's wrong with us? We are brilliant and have Asperger's. My husband says not to worry, it's just "dingleberries."
Very informative video, of all the videos I've seen on the subject, (more than 200), this is one if not the best one, your very well timed brief demo of each web builder and wordpress, combined with your stellar cinematography and camerachanges, and including the price comparison of each option makes this video an excellent piece of information for those looking to learn wich website builder to choose, well done💯
Thanks Steve. What about the differences in payment processing when adding a shop to your site? (and associated costs of THOSE) Say for example am I right in saying that Wix can link up with SumUp, but Squarespace can't. So I might choose Wix because of that - since in design style they're both decent. Can you outline the differences from that point of view please? Many thanks.
Can you link a Carrd landing page to another Carrd landing page? If I wnated to use the first landing page to interduce my catering company and the second page with a menu and how to reach, can I do this?
What website builder would you recommend, if I only want a simple website that will be about one database and options for the user to search in it or search for results most similar to what he entered?
I love Carrd and my customers too. And yes we can build a simple multi page website with Carrd and it is cheap even the most expensive plan. It definitely worth.
Not clear how this is related to the web host one is using. Suppose I want to build a web page using the host Hostinger, or Bluehost, or whatever. How do I know whether I can use any of these? If I start with any of these web builders, how does this constrain me to use certain web hosts? It's like you're talking about a separate universe here.
I keep asking this same question, and am getting NO answers anywhere... Seems the ONLY software for this is either $50-$1200/mo creation platforms like Adobe DW for ultra professional web presences, or free useless software that is no better than manually coding a single page. I already HAVE a domain and hosting service, so WHERE the heck to I get a WYSIWYG program to create a site without knowing Java, JSON, CMS and CSS??? I don't have time to learn this, I have a business to run...
Hello ! May I ask what software you use to create the motion effects in tutorials (zooms in and out of the screen, screens popping in and out of the video, etc) ? Thanks !
This was very helpful. Thanks. What are your thoughts on some of Adobe's web builder apps like Dreamweaver? How does DW compare to the apps you mentioned in the video?
your videos are so so helpful! love how well you explained things - and mentioned your personal take on each of them backed up with real actual experience than just getting info from website builder’s site. in the future, would you be keen to share more about Square now that they offer sites too? 😊
Thank you mordeczko for mentioning carrd! I like the prices there and don't need a huge site. One page is enough. At this price? I don't need to write much about myself at all. I guess...
I want to build a website and I really like square-space, but I'm kinda confused still, Do i use Square-space to build my website, then who do I use to host said website?
Website vet, tired of CMS platform becoming over complicated and forever in need of updates. Reading between the lines, it seems that you'll go to Webflow before any others. Am I right?
You dont mention the issue that website builders have that is trying to transfer your site to another provider. Its as difficult as hell and is so cumbersome as to be not worth the effort. Also if you register your domain through them its even worse!
Are there any tools left that let you develop your site locally and the upload to your hosting and don't have to pay monthly fee, just one time software tool price?
I think some websites are fillered when they repeat the same few paragraphs over multiple pages. If your service/product is simple then why can't your website be? The content seems tailored when under a different heading but is really just copy/pasted.
I think they have changed carrd. Not a fan- I like to use my own graphics and I couldn't figure out how. It wasn't easy choosing font or other colors. I am a super fan of creating with PowerPoint. Any suggestions as to any sites that simulate it?
Squarespace is my favourite but I actually currently have sites on Squarespace, Webflow, Shopify and Carrd - I try to match the tool to the website. Less of a fan of Wix but I recognize other people like it 👍
Hello Steve, thank you for this video, could you do a specific episode that discusses the best platform/plugins/extensions for small private practices like massage therapy. Essential components of a private practice website include considerations from scheduling to intake forms, SOAP Notes, patient portfolios, payment systems, etc. Thanks!
Hi, I need to build a consultancy website, basically I deliver a documents few days after the purchase of the client. So I need a digital product page, a payment system and email marketing automation. What platform do you reccommend? thank you for your time and help :)
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The website builders:
• Squarespace - squarespace.syuh.net/PyoJkz
• Wix - wixstats.com/?a=780&oc=33&c=124&s1=
• Shopify - shopify.pxf.io/xkBVb5
• Webflow - try.webflow.com/sbr
• Carrd - try.carrd.co/r2x1byk2
You space your speech well. Your pause is perfect. You also speak very clearly and gracefully.
Thank you - I really appreciate you taking the time to say so :)
Just discovered your stuff Steve. Honestly so refreshing to watch something on the topic of web builders that's not clearly paid for. This space can be really challenging to get honest opinions.
"You should aim to have less on your website," is the phrase I'd stick to. Thanks for comparison.
Your ability to tell stories is thoroughly enjoyable. Humorous, informative, visually fun and well delivered. Whatever gift or talent it is you have/have crafted, totally scalable. Please keep it up. You’re doing us a civil service
Wow, thank you! That’s encouraging to hear 😊😊
Webflow has the best of both worlds. There's a learning curve, but once you have the basics, the creativity will flow.
Well said 👍
It's too expensive for international language sites.
Webflow and framer would be the best in upcoming years.
Wix Studio is pretty much like that also
@@syedHabib-c3p Framer is the best IMHO
Dude - you are AMAZING!!! You should be an actor. And your teaching style is incredibly clear and so easy to follow. I should know; I've been teaching classes for 30 years.
Thank you for the fabulous comparison, and I wish your business well!
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time to say so - makes my day!
Been looking at dozens of videos researching this topic on what to use, and your video really helped me decide... finally!! Thanks!!
Did I miss something? Which one was the best?
he shows the pros and cons, you decide
This is the best breakdown I've seen! Your delivery was very clear and concise and helped me really understand what each platform has to over. Bravo 👏🏾
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this content. I'm researching this and appreciated the brief demo on each site too. The color coding of your bookshelf cracks me up!
great video. My only complaint is the title. It grabbed me, which was the intent, of course. But you only reviewed 5 website builders - there are many, many more. So I'm glad you don't take bribes for endorsements, but being up front and honest in trying to get views matters, too.
I’ve tried many, many more (look at my channel) but maybe I should’ve said that in the video?
Why is your view so low? Youre so underrated!! your review is much more comprehensive but in a compact way, understadable, easy and pleasant to listen to, and trust me ive seen a LOT of website builder comparation videos, and the best part ypure not spnsored so the view is unbiased. pls keep making these kinds of videos, for other apps and softwares too, i was saved by this one ❤
Thank you!! That's really encouraging to hear 😊😊
THANK YOU. Starting a small business and the web design component is a bit daunting to me. I greatly appreciate your clear comparisons. I will definitely be using your affiliate links!
If you need web designer for your business, i can definitely help you. Let me know please❤
Steve, thank you for your excellent explanation of website builders.😊
My pleasure!
this guy is so soothing to listen to ;)
I just found your channel and I enjoyed it immensely. You definitely earned my subscription today. Looking forward to exploring your other videos and all upcoming videos. I really learned a lot from this video and your style of presentation was so refreshing.
That’s so awesome to hear, thank you!
As an artist restarting my career I found this video really helpful. I only have a couple items to sell on a store right now and its been really difficult to find and understand what platform works best for that. I don't feel like I need all the templates and design stuff or a huge storefront.
Hadn't heard of carrd before but I like the price and simplicity. Hopefully a stripe or paypal widget can get me where I want. Would love a video on it.
I think that's you're approaching it so smartly - start with something simple and low-price like Carrd and just use a Stripe widget. You can always get more complicated if you need!
The most objective review of website builders I have seen on TH-cam so far.
Great video! I wanted to touch base on Shopify - It does have a bit more customization than you stated. When customizing you can create templates for other types of pages. So instead of just editing the home page layout, you can create product specific templates, or collection templates, and then connect those afterward. This gives you a lot more options in terms of customization.
Have seen many videos of website builder and ur video made it easy to choose, straight to the point. Thank you!
One video to rule them all. Thank you very much for your objectivity
The best video for website building software on TH-cam - easy to understand and explains it very well.
Steve, I thought your explanation of the difference between these website builders and WP was crystal clear, and I couldn’t agree with you more.
For a simple guy like myself who is just trying to build a simple website for my humble tea business with no prior website building experience, this video really hit home for me.
I would love to do a total custom build and make a spectacular website via WP, but then how to make it a blog with ecommerce functioning? How to connect payment options? How to ensure it’s all secure? How to keep it all updated? How to make it responsive? How to figure out shipping and taxes that change? …you get my point. And I definitely get yours.
All of that is learnable and doable through WP I’m sure. But do I want to spend the time to become a website building expert, or do I want a functioning website with all that essentially taken care of so I can focus on the business.
Well said! 👏 Couldn’t agree more 😊
i think you're very very underrated dude. Thanks for this!
I just love how your books are organized by color ! Such a smart idea ! I will probably do the same
Thanks!! It took me awhile, glad it was appreciated 😊
this video is a piece of art, well deserved comment and like!!! keep up the good work this is a great vibe!
Carrd! I love it! I created sectioned page and it's really sleek and good looking! Thank you!
That’s so awesome!! Glad to hear it :)
Watching your reviews makes me feel so attached to watching more, the way you break down things for better understanding is top-notch, I been watching you for quite some time now, and I enjoy your videos, Keep providing us with the best.. Good luck, am still building my channel and page, and I hope it gets closer to teaching soon.
I really appreciate that!!
@@stevebuildswebsites You welcome..
Thanks for this video. Really needed this type of content to kickoff this process of getting a website.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Steve for sharing with a balance of clarity and brevity. Also for exposing the existance of Carrd. Many of my questions were answered across products.
So glad to hear it!!
To put Wordpress more in "website builder" territory, you need to add a builder theme like Divi or Elementor. With those, Wordpress becomes much more user friendly and builder-like.
Yeah - I think that needs to be included when I redo this video 👍
Kadence theme and blocks is excellent. It's replacing Divi for me on many projects.
I have been struggling to find the best fit for my website and this video is super helpful. Thank you!
Bro, the way you speak is just *chef kiss
I learn wonderfully by your teaching style. No overly enthusiastic energy which would give me anxiety.
I'm taking over my husband's web site and exiting GoDadddy and WordPress. Screw that mess.
Re: your bookshelf.
I organize my husband's golf shirts mimicking the pattern of the color wheel. Rainbows of everything golf. Short, long, slacks separated and color coded. It's so pretty. He gets his clothes from his sponsors.
What's wrong with us? We are brilliant and have Asperger's. My husband says not to worry, it's just "dingleberries."
Thank the stars for you! Now I understand why WIX drove me insane! I have an Apple brain! I really love how you break things down!
This is really useful thanks you also I love your choice of jazz as your music on this
Glad you like it! 🎶
Very informative video, of all the videos I've seen on the subject, (more than 200), this is one if not the best one, your very well timed brief demo of each web builder and wordpress, combined with your stellar cinematography and camerachanges, and including the price comparison of each option makes this video an excellent piece of information for those looking to learn wich website builder to choose, well done💯
Thank you!! I put a lot of time into it - so I appreciate you taking the time to say so 😊
MANY THANKS! The best breafhown and overview of builders I have seen. Very helpful so share with clients wanting a website.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Steve. What about the differences in payment processing when adding a shop to your site? (and associated costs of THOSE) Say for example am I right in saying that Wix can link up with SumUp, but Squarespace can't. So I might choose Wix because of that - since in design style they're both decent. Can you outline the differences from that point of view please? Many thanks.
Can you link a Carrd landing page to another Carrd landing page? If I wnated to use the first landing page to interduce my catering company and the second page with a menu and how to reach, can I do this?
What website builder would you recommend, if I only want a simple website that will be about one database and options for the user to search in it or search for results most similar to what he entered?
This is very insightful and useful. Thx for sharing
I love Carrd and my customers too. And yes we can build a simple multi page website with Carrd and it is cheap even the most expensive plan. It definitely worth.
I definitely have to explore the multi-page website features of Carrd more 👍
Thanks for the video. I really like your t-shirt. Where is it from?
I'd be interested to see how you feel wix studio stacks up to webflow and framer. Wix classic vs Webflow doesn't seem like a fair fight :D
Good to know!
Not clear how this is related to the web host one is using. Suppose I want to build a web page using the host Hostinger, or Bluehost, or whatever. How do I know whether I can use any of these? If I start with any of these web builders, how does this constrain me to use certain web hosts? It's like you're talking about a separate universe here.
I keep asking this same question, and am getting NO answers anywhere... Seems the ONLY software for this is either $50-$1200/mo creation platforms like Adobe DW for ultra professional web presences, or free useless software that is no better than manually coding a single page. I already HAVE a domain and hosting service, so WHERE the heck to I get a WYSIWYG program to create a site without knowing Java, JSON, CMS and CSS??? I don't have time to learn this, I have a business to run...
Nice video ! ... what do you think about Framer ?
Good video! Have you covered the 5 best live chat plugins?
Hello ! May I ask what software you use to create the motion effects in tutorials (zooms in and out of the screen, screens popping in and out of the video, etc) ? Thanks !
Amazing high quality content i have ever seen on website building. Can you also pls post on how to link CMS to the online store
Thank you! And that's a great topic idea :)
Ammmmmaaaaaaaaaaazing presentation. Speech, flow, video, sound effects. Five stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks for taking the time to say so - I appreciate it!!
What are your thoughts on Framer and Wix Studio (not necessarily Wix Classic, as that’s been covered on this video).
This was very helpful. Thanks. What are your thoughts on some of Adobe's web builder apps like Dreamweaver? How does DW compare to the apps you mentioned in the video?
I think Framer and Webflow are likely far better than DW at this point but it's been a looong time since I used DW so I'm just speculating!
Your backdrop and set up is my favorite i've ever seen. **sorry this has nothing to do with the content of the video.
Hah! Glad you liked it!
genuinely incredible video, thank you
Webflow is both a website builder. And CMS.
Thanks man. I appreciate your videos, keep it up.
This is what i was looking for, thank you
your videos are so so helpful! love how well you explained things - and mentioned your personal take on each of them backed up with real actual experience than just getting info from website builder’s site. in the future, would you be keen to share more about Square now that they offer sites too? 😊
Informative and clear. Thanks!
Thank you mordeczko for mentioning carrd! I like the prices there and don't need a huge site. One page is enough. At this price? I don't need to write much about myself at all. I guess...
Well you can do most the things webflow in wix studio too…cms etc
True - not Wix though
@@stevebuildswebsites You do can use CMS in pretty much any element in WIx, I've been using for a while.
Great vid. Btw, Homestead is still around after 15-20 years? What next? Geocities??? Sheeeeeesh
I want to build a website and I really like square-space, but I'm kinda confused still, Do i use Square-space to build my website, then who do I use to host said website?
Another great video. I think Steve is my NBFF
incredible video man - informative and entertaining 👌
Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to say so :)
thank you for sticking to ur principles!
14:44 What did you do??? I thought I had bugs on my screen!!
Website vet, tired of CMS platform becoming over complicated and forever in need of updates. Reading between the lines, it seems that you'll go to Webflow before any others. Am I right?
Super helpful. Thanks for the content!
You dont mention the issue that website builders have that is trying to transfer your site to another provider. Its as difficult as hell and is so cumbersome as to be not worth the effort. Also if you register your domain through them its even worse!
I don't mention it - but that's true! WordPress is a great option if you want to be able to transfer between hosts.
Love your stuff! Keep it up 😃
Thanks, will do!!
amazing but what about framer?
i was about to ask the same
Does square space enable you to add animations to your elements without code?
Yes, they do!
Are there any tools left that let you develop your site locally and the upload to your hosting and don't have to pay monthly fee, just one time software tool price?
I missed the part about Duda.. and do Framer!
Framer for sure! What makes you say Duda?
@@stevebuildswebsites in the thumbnail..
Ye🎉 not sponsored 🎉😊
I think some websites are fillered when they repeat the same few paragraphs over multiple pages. If your service/product is simple then why can't your website be? The content seems tailored when under a different heading but is really just copy/pasted.
I think they have changed carrd. Not a fan- I like to use my own graphics and I couldn't figure out how. It wasn't easy choosing font or other colors. I am a super fan of creating with PowerPoint. Any suggestions as to any sites that simulate it?
Probably Wix!
Great Video!!
What app/software do you use to edit your videos?
Final Cut Pro - but the screen recordings are Screen Studio and CleanShot 👍
Thoughts on Thrive Themes, Divi and Elementor for Wordpress?
I don't have as much experience with them as I'd like but I think they deserve mention in the next version of this video 👍
which one you like the most? i guess squarespace?
Squarespace is my favourite but I actually currently have sites on Squarespace, Webflow, Shopify and Carrd - I try to match the tool to the website. Less of a fan of Wix but I recognize other people like it 👍
@@stevebuildswebsites squarespace offers the hosting too isnt it ?
Amazing Video, wish you could have included Framer into the mix
Great suggestion! Definitely next year when I update this video 👍
Hello Steve, thank you for this video, could you do a specific episode that discusses the best platform/plugins/extensions for small private practices like massage therapy. Essential components of a private practice website include considerations from scheduling to intake forms, SOAP Notes, patient portfolios, payment systems, etc. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Hi, I need to build a consultancy website, basically I deliver a documents few days after the purchase of the client. So I need a digital product page, a payment system and email marketing automation. What platform do you reccommend? thank you for your time and help :)
good comparison! Thanks
How about framer?
Should have been included - will be in future videos!
Great input. Thanks!!!
I think I will simply learn React.
If we buy one if their plan can we just switch our website to another builder ?
Nope - sites can’t be exported to a different website builder
I just subscribed based on transparency alone.
Appreciate you!!
Weird not including Elementor. Not a fan of the company but it is the best builder (based on 30yrs experience).
It’s not a website builder 👍 it’s a plug-in for a CMS
Do i need any business license to have my online store?
Thank you so much! It really helped!
What about framer?
Reaally helpfull.. thanks a lot
Great video! 14:15 Wix has a CMS too tho, no?
You're right. I probably should mention that in my iteration of this video - thanks for the feedback 👍