Which Website Platform Should You Use?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What is the primary function of your website?
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- A.
  To showcase what I do/give information
- B.
  To sell products that need to be shipped
- C.
  To sell digital products/downloads
- D.
  To blog
2.
How long have you been in business?
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- A.
  I haven't started yet
- B.
  1 month - 2 years
- C.
  2-5 years
- D.
  5 years or more
3.
How comfortable are you with technology?
- A.
  I know some HTML and CSS
- B.
  I'll deal with it if I have to
- C.
  I try to stay up on the latest and don't mind trying coding
- D.
  I still have a flip phone
4.
How much are you comfortable spending to get up and running?
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- A.
  $100 or less
- B.
  $101 - $500
- C.
  $501 - $999
- D.
  $1,000 - $4,999
- E.
  $5,000 or more
5.
Websites have maintenance costs, similar to a car. Which of the following appeals to you most?
- A.
  $50 or less per month
- B.
  $51 - $100 per month
- C.
  $101 - $499 per month
- D.
  Is there a $0 per month option?
6.
Do you think you would hire a designer?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
7.
Which of the following is MOST important to you?
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- A.
  Has all the features I need
- B.
  Up front costs
- C.
  Monthly costs
- D.
  Easy to set up
- E.
  Easy to maintain
- F.
  Looks awesome
- G.
  Is the popular choice

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Try SquareSpace
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SquareSpace isn't a space for squares. It's a great website platform for those who need an attractive online presence, don't want to worry about the technical side (back-end), and a smaller monthly payment (under $100/mo, not including designer fees, if you hire one).
2.
Try WordPress [self-hosted]
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WordPress.org [self-hosted] is probably going to be your best bet when you need flexibility and options that will keep everything within your site. Advanced features are best left to the professionals, which may mean a larger investment up front. But you're on your way to being a big baller, shot caller... so go for it!
3.
Try a Site Builder
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Site Builders like WordPress.com (free-ish), Weebly, Wix, are lower cost options that allow you to get your business live relatively quickly. You're a go-getter, and always get to the money, so an option that lets you get started quickly for the low AND look good may just tickle your fancy. Although SquareSpace is technically a Site Builder, they have some extra features that make it a little more premium.
4.
Try Shopify, BigCartel or Gumroad
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When e-commerce is important to you, go with a site builder built to power your online store. These options support physical and digital products, sales, coupons... basically a whole lot of things, so you can sell a whole lot of things. They also take care of the technical side of things.
5.
Try Storenvy
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Don't leave yourself open to legal issues or abandoned sales because you don't have a proper e-commerce platform. Start with Storenvy for free.

Which Website Platform Should You Use?

With so many choices of website platforms, it's important to choose the right one for your specific needs.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes