Creating an
There are two options we personally like for
creating an information website, Squarespace and Weebly.
They both have dynamic features and templates.
Plus, both are capable of handling most integrations, which you should know we are very adamant about.
Pros:
- Beautiful and mobile responsive design
- All templates give a polished look
- No need to edit in a separate mobile editor to get a responsive design
- Drag & drop user interface
- Extensive Styling Options without having to know code
- Great Integration with Online Scheduling Systems
- Great Video tutorials for all areas of site
- Excellent Customer Service (we love their chat support)
Cons:
The only cons we see for Squarespace are with regard to if you are going to incorporate eCommerce into your informational site.
- If you upgrade your informational site to an eCommerce site using "Squarespace's commerce", you can only use Stripe, PayPal, and Apple Pay. Depending on your business, you may need to include a system which incorporates a different payment processing system other than these. (See Ecwid as our preferred plug in for adding an eCommerce section to your site, as this system enables over 40+ payment processing systems)
- If you want to track inventory or you have a physical store, a point of sale system may need to be used. If this is the case, Squarespace eCommerce can not accommodate. (*Ecwid can solve this problem as a plug-in to your site. Plus, the inventory and order tracking is superb)
Pros:
- Very minimalistic
- User Friendly Templates
- Growing number of responsive design templates
- Drag & drop user interface
- Extensive Styling Options without having to know code
- Great Integration with Online Scheduling Systems
Cons:
The same cons apply to Weebly as it does with Squarespace regarding if you would like to incorporate eCommerce into your site.
- Education and Tutorials are not as extensive as Squarespace
- Some templates are limited in their editing capability
- Templates are very basic.
