When it comes to building a website, platforms like Wix and Squarespace promise ease of use, with drag-and-drop simplicity and ready-made templates. While these DIY website builders are convenient for personal projects or hobbyist sites, they can often fall short for businesses that need scalability, flexibility, and an optimized user experience. Here at Salix Alba Web, we believe that a custom-built site tailored to your unique needs and goals is often the best way to elevate your brand. Here’s why hiring a dedicated web development agency could be the smarter choice.

Wix and Squarespace provide hundreds of templates to simplify the design process, but these templates can make it challenging to capture the uniqueness of your brand. Even with customization options, the layouts and structures are fairly rigid, resulting in many websites that look similar. At Salix Alba Web, our team of designers and developers work with you to build a site that reflects your brand’s personality and goals, without the limitations of pre-existing templates. A custom site ensures that your brand doesn’t just look like every other business online—it stands out.

For small projects, Wix and Squarespace can be adequate, but for businesses looking to expand, these platforms may become restrictive. Adding complex features, custom integrations, or advanced functionality is often challenging, and growth can require an extensive migration to a new platform. At Salix Alba Web, we design with your future growth in mind. We build scalable, robust sites that adapt to your business needs, ensuring that your website remains efficient, no matter how big your business grows. This foresight means fewer limitations as you expand, enabling a seamless digital experience for your customers.

Out-of-the-box site builders like Wix and Squarespace provide basic SEO options, but they often lack the depth and flexibility needed for businesses looking to compete in search rankings. In addition, they can have performance issues due to the platform’s reliance on third-party plugins or bloated code, leading to slower load times. When we create websites at Salix Alba Web, SEO and performance optimization are integral parts of the process. We optimize every aspect of your site to ensure it ranks well in search engines and loads quickly, providing a better user experience and ultimately driving more traffic to your business.

One of the biggest drawbacks of platforms like Wix and Squarespace is that you don’t have full ownership or control over your website. You’re bound by the terms, conditions, and limitations of the platform, and moving your content to another site can be difficult. If these platforms undergo changes, your website could be impacted. With a custom site developed by Salix Alba Web, you have full control and ownership. We provide you with a tailored, flexible solution that you can adapt or expand on as your needs evolve, without worrying about the restrictions or policy changes that often come with website builders.

Platforms like Wix and Squarespace offer support, but it’s often generic and limited to basic troubleshooting. When unique issues arise, finding the right solution can be difficult and time-consuming, especially if your business has specific or complex needs. At Salix Alba Web, our team provides dedicated, personal support. We know your website inside and out, and we’re here to help you resolve issues quickly, so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.

Choosing a custom-built website over a DIY builder may feel like a bigger investment, but it’s often the best long-term decision for a professional, impactful web presence. At Salix Alba Web, we go beyond basic website creation to build unique, functional, and optimized websites tailored to your business’s needs. With us, you’re choosing: Full creative control over the design and features of your website, scalability to grow with your business, high performance and SEO to help you compete online, complete ownership and flexibility, free from third-party restrictions, and dedicated support to ensure a smooth and reliable experience. Your website is a vital tool for connecting with your audience. Instead of settling for a pre-built template, consider investing in a website that’s crafted to elevate your brand, enhance user experience, and drive growth. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact with a custom site, let’s start a conversation today at Salix Alba Web.