7 Easy Website Builders to Consider Other Than WordPress

Are you trying to build a new website for your business but don’t know where to start?

Building a website for your business can be a daunting task.

You may have heard that Wordpress is a good option, but you don’t have the budget to hire someone to develop a site for you.

Luckily, there are tools available to build a fully capable, clean and visually appealing website.

Instead of hiring to build your site, you can use different website builders to create your own!

By the way, it’s not hard and won't burn any holes in your pockets.

So, let’s look at the most convenient builders you can begin using immediately.

1. Webflow

Webflow is unlike any other website builder in that it allows you to build amazing, world-class, responsive, desktop and mobile-compatible websites without having to learn how to code.

It is best for people who have little to no experience with HTML but still want results comparable to those of someone with a degree in computer science.

You can use the full capacity of languages like HTML, CSS, and Java without having to write a single line of code. For those looking to export clean HTML5 code.

The great thing about Web Flow is that their hosting is super lightning-fast, with page loading speeds in milliseconds. Their service comes bundled with a global Content Distribution Network (CDN) using Fastly and Amazon’s Cloudfront.

That being said, it is a powerful service, so there is a learning curve if you are trying to get fancy, such as implementing their robust CMS. But this pays off as it is by far the easiest to customize if you learn how to use it.

Regardless, Webflow is dedicated to its customers and provides many tutorials to help you learn the most critical aspects of building a site.

What really sets Webflow apart from the competition is the sheer maneuverability in design once you fully grasp how to use the platform. While it will take some time to understand everything, the time spent is well worth it.

The truth is that elite websites for large companies are made from scratch by people who make a living by coding. If you aren’t someone who can sit down and dedicate hours to learning a programming language, it is the absolute next best thing.

If you’re a hands-on person with a knack for design and are eager to learn a new platform, it is the best way to go.

Another thing to boast about is their pricing, which starts at just $15 monthly for a fully hosted solution.

2. Ucraft

Another promoter of the no-code movement, Ucraft is a website builder that allows small businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, and freelancers to create desktop and mobile responsive, elegant, and UI/UX-compliant websites without writing a single line of code. Like Webflow and the other builders on this list, Ucraft uses a drag-and-drop interface to help users build and customize their websites using elegant, contemporary-looking themes and templates across various industries.

Some features distinguishing Ucraf from WordPress are the free hosting on the Google Cloud, the free connection to an existing domain, and the free SSL encryption that entrepreneurs and small businesses fully appreciate. What differentiates Ucraft from other website builders are some benefits users are less likely to find elsewhere. The free logo maker Zoviz or Looka for small companies is a godsend, as not many entrepreneurs can afford to budget graphic designers for creating branding elements.

Moreover, Ucraft learned from the mistakes of others and kept its branding subtle and less intrusive, thus helping entrepreneurs display an elegant website or landing page without the vendor’s branding elements sticking out like a sore thumb.

Whoever worked with the WP Admin knows that adding new pages and elements that work together neatly is not easy. Ucraft solves some of these issues by making the page-adding process more intuitive and straightforward for its no-coding users.

As far as scalability goes, Ucraft is probably the best free tool for creating post-click landing pages that convert. However, there is more to this website builder than meets the eye. Depending on the pricing plan (the most affordable starts at $10 per month), users can create a blog, add an e-commerce store, and integrate SEO tools, designer tools, visibility settings, and more.

Using Ucraft’s built-in capabilities, you can embed HTML/CSS/JS custom codes into the entire site or individual pages. The 20+ integrations available (including Google Analytics, Hotjar, ZenDesk chat, or Algolia, among others) are helpful tools for entrepreneurs who want to build a website without effort, programming knowledge, or substantial budgets.

Being such a robust service, users need to take into account the learning curve they have to deal with when using the building blocks and customizing templates. However, Ucraft offers free and paid accounts full access to various tutorials and resources to soften the learning curve.

More importantly, Ucraft provides users with a 14-day trial version, a free plan, and three more pricing plans. The Unlimited option comes with an excellent price, unlimited storage, number of pages, and several products for your online store.

For non-coders and businesses wanting to take off from the ground, Ucraft is a website builder, a landing page builder, and an e-commerce solution that is a breeze to work with and customize depending on your needs.

3. Shopify

Shopify is one of the most popular online store building services currently on the market. With over 1 million active users and eight hundred thousand stores under its belt, Shopify has certainly earned its spot on this list.

Shopify allows you to create your online store with a large selection of templates that can be customized to your needs. One of the main drawbacks is that it’s not so easy to customize, as you would need experience with coding. Their templates are known for allowing goods to be easily sold online, and their shopping cart dashboard is heralded to be one of the best in the industry.

Shopify believes that people who don’t know how to design websites should still be able to create their own without involving costly agencies or web developers. Nonetheless, if you are familiar with HTML and CSS, you can edit and control the design of their templates.

E-commerce merchants have made a dent with this platform, specifically those in dropshipping.

For a ready-to-go solution with a ton of third-party web tools to choose from, which is an added bonus, all you really need to do is swap out some pictures and change some text around. As the numbers don’t lie, this is the most popular option for e-commerce.

Their basic plan starts at $29 a month and allows you to sell an unlimited number of products.

4. Square Space

Squarespace is another website builder made to help businesses build their websites and, most importantly, showcase their product or services, regardless of their technical skill set. Users can easily drag and drop within templates to create a website as they see fit.

With only a few clicks, you can create your gorgeous website without coding knowledge. In my opinion, Squarespace is best suited for those in creative fields, such as photographers, artists, musicians, and designers, as its templates resonate with this type of audience.

Squarespace emphasizes a visually appealing website, and great pictures will make or break the look of your website since its templates are based on an image-centric design.

This platform is a good choice for creative professionals because it has a less intensive learning curve and some room for customization.

The pricing starts at $16 a month, and there are many resources available to support you.

5. Wix  

Wix has become the recognized go-to for small business owners seeking an easy-to-use drag-and-drop solution. The platform covers numerous industries, and you can even create your own boutique hotel booking site.

Easy to use, with great value and features, Wix has even incorporated AI to help you design your own unique website, and it is most likely the most prevalently used full-fledged website builder. Users, however, may be overwhelmed with many options and may have to incorporate third-party applications to scale their website to their liking. For example, you can use tools to sell on multiple channels like Wix Etsy integration or Wix eBay Integration.

Overall, people love Wix because it is so simple to use and has an enormous number of website templates to choose from. Mom-and-pop shops will have no issue creating a beautifully designed website in just a few hours.

The service starts at just $13 a month, and for novices, this may be the best tool to start with.

6. Weebly

With extremely intuitive drag-and-drop features, this website builder is very friendly. Anyone can get a feel for it right from the start. There is almost no learning curve, tons of stylish themes to choose from and adding video or animations is a breeze.

Whether you want to build a landing page or a multi-page site, Weebly can handle it all.

One great feature is that, unlike other website builders, it is super easy to switch from one theme to another.

Unlike its rival, Wix, Weebly is a bit less simple to use. However, it packs a much more customizable code editor for those with some coding know-how and even allows you to download your website’s code, similar to Webflow.

Weebly falls behind Wix in a couple of areas: it doesn't offer a website restore option, and it doesn’t offer an ADI (Artificial Design Intelligence) as Wix does for the more novice website builder.

Apart from that, choosing between Weebly and Wix’s merely a matter of preference.

Plans for this website builder begin at $5 per month, which is paid annually.

7. Pixpa

Pixpa is one of the most popular all-in-one website builders for photographers and creatives. It allows them to build stunning portfolios with an eCommerce store, blog, gallery, and much more.

Pixpa offers beautiful, mobile-friendly, and fully customizable templates that you can change anytime. Its drag-and-drop website builder enables photographers and creatives to build stunning portfolio websites without any coding knowledge.

Pixpa's features, 24/7 email and chat support, and cost-effective pricing plans starting at $7/month make it the preferred platform for photographers and creatives worldwide. With its 15-day free trial, you can start building your website right away.

Conclusion:

So these are my top picks for website builders that are easy to use and learn besides Wordpress.

None of these platforms have something for everyone, but each has something for someone.

It all truly depends on what you are looking for. Ease of use? Price? More options?

While they are all relatively easy to use, some may have a more significant learning curve.

Overall, you can't go wrong with any of the above options.

I’m curious to know which website builder you like the most.

Leave a comment below and let me know your experience!

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