Web Builder
CHOOSING THE BEST
FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO
The Scenario:
So you're trying to decide which web builder is best for you? Don't panic - Just follow these steps to help find your perfect web builder fit!
Step 1:
Due Date, Work Samples, and Purpose
Before you choose a web builder, decide on your portfolio's purpose, the work samples you want to include, and if applicable - the due date. This will be important in helping you decide.
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As you start to look at your different options (Wix and Weebly), know that there are pros and cons of using BOTH web builders.
It comes down to what will best suit your portfolio needs based on: how you want to display work samples, the amount of time you have to invest in your portfolio, and the ease of use of the platform. Let's look at the differences below!
Pros & Cons
Step 2:
Ease
of
use
Weebly is a more restricted drag & drop website builder, and only allows you to insert elements into specific containers that make up the chosen Weebly template.
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Weebly gives you less control in inserting and customizing content, but it allows for a easier & consistent layout!
Wix is a pure drag & drop website builder, and is easy to use as you just need to drag in content from the toolbar to build out your site.
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Wix gives you more freedom to insert and customize content anywhere on your site, allowing full control over the layout! This may make it a little more difficult to use.
The Verdict : ​
A-
Weebly is easier to use and offers a more constructed site layout.
B-
Wix is a little harder to use, but offers more visual control over the site layout.
Time
With a more restricted drag & drop builder, fewer layout options, and less customization, you will spend less time editing your portfolio.
This means you can probably finish your portfolio in a short amount of time!
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With more drag & drop, layout options, and customization options you will spend more time editing and tweaking your portfolio.
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This means you will probably have to invest more time to finish your portfolio!
The Verdict : ​
A-
Weebly takes less time
given the limited features it provides.
C-
Wix takes more time given all of the features it provides.
and
features
creative control
Weebly has fewer tools & stylistic options available for content elements. ​
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The tools and features of Weebly are basic, such as simply inserting images and buttons. Weebly doesn't offer a lot of flexibility, which keeps your site fairly simple.
You will have less tools, styling control, and features, but this way you don't have to work too much on your site!
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Wix offers more tools & stylistic options for content elements.
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Wix offers many interactive features such as hover boxes, lightboxes and anchors. Wix increases your flexibility to make your site unique.
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You will have more tools, styling control, and features so you can get more creative in building your site!
The Verdict : ​
C-
Weebly offers less creative control and less features.
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A+
Wix offers more creative control and more features.
Step 3:
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Make a decision and look at the tools
Now that you've seen the differences, make a decision on which web builder will best suit your needs for your portfolio. Follow which web builder you chose below to watch some videos of tools you can utilize within your chosen web builder.
Weebly
and
Wix
To see a chart comparison of the different features each platform offers, click below.
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See the Report Card