Wix Review: The “No-Code” Dream or a messy Nightmare?
We built three different websites with Wix’s new AI editor to see if it’s finally ready for professional use.
Senior Editor
Ten years ago, Wix was a joke. Professional designers laughed at it. The sites were slow, ugly, and terrible for SEO.
Today, over 200 million people use it. Wix has aggressively rebranded itself as a serious platform for businesses. But is it actually good enough to replace a hired developer, or is it still just a toy for hobbyists?
The Verdict
The Best “Blank Canvas” Builder.
If you want absolute creative freedom without writing code, Wix is unrivaled. It’s perfect for portfolios, small businesses, and creatives who care about aesthetics. However, for large e-commerce sites, Shopify is still better.
01. True Creative Freedom
Most website builders (like Squarespace or Shopify) use “structured” editors. You can only put blocks in specific places. They are like coloring books—you have to stay inside the lines.
Wix is a blank sheet of paper. You can drag an image 3 pixels to the left, overlap text on top of it, and rotate a button 45 degrees. If you can imagine it, you can build it.
The Good
- + Unstructured Editor: Total control over design.
- + Wix ADI (AI): Can build a site for you in 5 minutes.
- + App Market: Huge selection of add-ons.
The Bad
- — Templates aren’t swappable: You have to rebuild if you change themes.
- — Mobile View: Requires manual tweaking sometimes.
Stop overthinking it.
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