Is Wix or Squarespace better for SEO?

Squarespace gives more direct SEO control. Wix: Blog posts live under /post/, which almost always changes on migration and requires redirects. Squarespace: Image URLs sit on Squarespace's CDN and must be downloaded and re-hosted before cancelling the plan.

Which is cheaper to run, Wix or Squarespace?

Wix typically costs CA$23–$200/month; Squarespace typically costs CA$25–$70/month. Maintenance time matters too: Wix needs less ongoing upkeep.

Can we migrate from Wix to Squarespace later?

Squarespace is rarely a good migration target for growing organisations; most teams move in the other direction.

Which is easier for editors, Wix or Squarespace?

Wix is generally easier day to day, but a well-built site on either platform can be simple for editors.

Can DoodleWeb Canada help us decide?

Yes. Our free audit reviews your content, traffic and goals and recommends a platform, even if it is not one we would build on.

DoodleWeb Canada is the Canadian company of Seattle-founded DoodleWeb, based in Surrey, BC. We design, build, and grow websites and digital platforms on Drupal, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, BigCommerce, and React for higher education, government, aerospace, healthcare, nonprofit, and growing brands across Canada and the United States.

Where is DoodleWeb based?

DoodleWeb Canada is based at 13655 Fraser Highway, 11th Floor, Surrey, BC V3T 2V6, Canada. We serve clients across Canada and the United States.

What services does DoodleWeb offer?

Custom web design and development, CMS builds and migrations (Drupal, WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, BigCommerce), eCommerce, headless commerce, React/Next.js engineering, React Native mobile apps, rebranding, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA, AODA, Section 508), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and SLA-backed managed hosting and maintenance.

How much does a DoodleWeb website cost?

Marketing sites start around CAD $16K, CMS rebuilds run CAD $34K–$108K, and enterprise Drupal, headless commerce, and government platforms start at CAD $108K and scale to $340K+. Every project quote is fixed-fee by milestone and returned within 48 hours of the discovery call, with no retainer hidden inside the project fee. Care plans and marketing retainers are separate, publicly priced monthly subscriptions. All figures are starting points, not flat rates — final pricing varies with site size, page count, content volume, integrations, custom functionality, and migration complexity.

How long does a website project take?

Marketing sites launch in 6–10 weeks, mid-market CMS platforms in 10–16 weeks, and enterprise Drupal, government, or commerce rebuilds in 4–6 months. Exact timeline, milestone dates, and acceptance criteria are written into the SOW before kickoff.

Can DoodleWeb get my brand cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude?

Yes. Our AEO/GEO program restructures content into Q&A patterns, ships FAQ / Organization / Article / BreadcrumbList JSON-LD schema, publishes /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt, and runs weekly citation tests across all four major answer engines so engines extract and cite your brand. Initial citations typically appear within 30–60 days.

How do I contact DoodleWeb?

Email info@doodleweb.ca or book a free 30-minute consultation at https://doodleweb.ca/book. You will speak directly with a senior strategist, not a sales rep.

CMS comparison

Wix vs Squarespace: which CMS fits your organisation?

Short answer

Choose Wix for small businesses starting out and when few areas matter most. Choose Squarespace for portfolios and creative businesses and when performance, seo control matter most. Wix is a hosted drag-and-drop website builder (saas); Squarespace is a hosted website builder (saas), so the real decision is how much control you want versus how much you want managed for you.

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At a glance

Ratings reflect DoodleWeb's experience building and migrating both platforms for Canadian clients.

Wix SquarespaceDoodleWeb rating out of 5

Ease of editing: Wix 5/5Squarespace 5/5
Flexibility: Wix 2/5Squarespace 2/5
eCommerce: Wix 2/5Squarespace 2/5
Governance and roles: Wix 1/5Squarespace 1/5
Performance: Wix 2/5Squarespace 3/5
SEO control: Wix 2/5Squarespace 3/5
Low maintenance: Wix 5/5Squarespace 5/5

Side-by-side comparison

Wix vs Squarespace feature comparison
Criteria	Wix	Squarespace
Type	Hosted drag-and-drop website builder (SaaS)	Hosted website builder (SaaS)
Hosting	Fully hosted by Wix	Fully hosted by Squarespace
Licence	Monthly subscription	Monthly or annual subscription
Typical running cost	CA$23–$200/month	CA$25–$70/month
Content model	Pages, blog posts, CMS collections (Wix Data) and stores products	Pages, collections (blog, events, products, gallery)
URL structure	/post/slug for blog posts, /product-page/slug for products, free page paths	/blog/slug, /shop/p/slug, collection-based paths
Extensions	Wix App Market	Squarespace Extensions and code injection
Getting content out	Blog RSS/XML, Wix Data CSV export, store product CSV and Velo APIs; page layouts do not export	WordPress-format XML export for pages and blog; product CSV; galleries and some blocks do not export