$26\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nFree Package<\/h3>\nDespite the Free package providing minimal features, you can open an online store with a free account. Weebly provides ecommerce solutions as well as online marketing support, like SEO and an Instagram feed for free.<\/p>\n A free account does not allow for a customized URL. Weebly will also display an ad in the footer of free pages. You may still end up paying to use apps, regardless of whether you have a free or paid account.<\/p>\n Personal<\/h3>\nIf you are looking for a personal website with more features than a free account can offer, consider a Personal package. Personal packages come with all of the ecommerce solutions of the Free package, but allow you to connect to a custom domain.<\/p>\n Professional<\/h3>\nIf you are a small business, you should start with Weebly\u2019s Professional package or higher. The Professional package gives you more freedom to customize your website by providing a free custom domain, unlimited storage, and removed ads.\u00a0<\/p>\n Performance<\/h3>\nWeebly\u2019s Performance account is for small businesses or larger companies looking to take advantage of the ecommerce solutions Weebly has to offer. Performance accounts allow you to accept payments through Paypal, create shipping labels, and send automated emails to abandoned carts.<\/p>\n Alternatives to Weebly<\/h2>\nWeebly may not work for everyone. These website builders are similar to Weebly but offer other features and benefits.<\/p>\n Wix<\/h3>\nWix is an industry leader in website design, and for a good reason. They offer all of the convenience of easy-to-build websites at competitively-priced packages. Wix offers four paid website plans for small businesses and individuals, and 4 paid business and ecommerce offer more business-oriented features and optimizations.<\/p>\n You can choose from one of the hundreds of templates that you can customize to make them your own. Wix templates are categorized by type and then subcategorized by a specific industry. For example, you can choose a blog template and then narrow it down to only show templates that focus on food and travel blogs.<\/p>\n If you are an experienced web designer or can understand and write code, Wix now offers Corvid by Wix that gives you complete design freedom. You can seamlessly create and edit code to create a website that is entirely yours.<\/p>\n Wix has optimized its software to be mobile-friendly. You can not only update your website from the Wix app, but you can also preview how your website will look on a mobile device. Wix has also optimized its marketing features like built-in SEO.<\/p>\n Squarespace<\/h3>\nLike other website builders, Squarespace offers four pricing plans that range from personal accounts to basic and advanced ecommerce solutions. A personal account is $12 per month, a business account is $18 per month, a basic commerce account is $24 per month, and an advanced commerce website packages is $40 per month.<\/p>\n All paid Squarespace accounts allow for multiple contributors to your website. However, you are only allowed two contributor accounts with a personal account. Personal accounts do not provide marketing tools like website analytics, a $100 credit for Google Adwords, or the ability to add popups and banners. These features will require a business account at a minimum.<\/p>\n While Squarespace provides many different options for templates, they are not very customizable. It also does not have an autosave button, so you must manually save your edits in Squarespace.<\/p>\n Shopify<\/h3>\nShopify was created and is marketed as an ecommerce solution. Shopify offers three paid options that all provide ecommerce features to get your online business running, including an online store with unlimited products, multiple staff accounts, discount codes, and abandoned cart recovery.<\/p>\n In addition to ecommerce features, Shopify also offers general website development features to make your experience seamless. Any paid account entitles you to 24\/7 customer service support, a free SSL certificate, and a professional report builder with a Shopify or Advanced Shopify account.<\/p>\n Shopify focuses on ecommerce building and is not a platform to consider if you are looking for a platform to host blogging, events, or personal websites.<\/p>\n Bluehost<\/h3>\nBluehost is one of the top-rated websites if you are looking to start a blog. Bloggers and those looking to build a professional website will benefit from its WordPress plugin. WordPress is a leader in optimizing SEO and building website traffic.<\/p>\n If you are new to website building or run into problems along the way, Bluehost offers 24\/7 customer support to answer your questions as quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n Bluehost also offers a paid integration with Microsoft Office 365 to provide excellent email solutions. Once you add Office 365 to your account, you can customize your email domain and take advantage of the tools and features of Microsoft Office.<\/p>\n Weebly for Bluehost<\/h3>\nWeebly has now integrated with Bluehost so you can host your website through Bluehost if you prefer. You can also take advantage of Bluehost\u2019s advanced email features and integrate it with your Weebly account.<\/p>\n FAQs<\/h2>\nFrequently asked questions help to get a better understanding of the Weebly platform.<\/p>\n Why Not Hire a Web Developer Instead?<\/h3>\nWeebly makes it easy for first-time website builders to create a high-quality, attractive website. Meanwhile, a website developer can charge you anywhere from $150-300 on top of hosting costs. If you are stuck and feel that you could benefit from a developer, Weebly does offer developer services starting at $99 to hire an expert.<\/p>\n Does Weebly Offer a Free Account?<\/h3>\nYes. Weebly offers a free account, but it is not ideal for anyone looking to publish for a business or anyone looking to publish a clean, ad-free site. Free accounts require ads and do not offer a free domain.<\/p>\n Creating a free Weebly account is an excellent way to test drive the software and learn more about what it has to offer. A free account allows you full access to Weebly\u2019s extensive app store and drag and drop builder tools.<\/p>\n Is Weebly Mobile-Friendly?<\/h3>\nYes. You can update your website from Weebly\u2019s mobile app.<\/p>\n Weebly also creates mobile-friendly pages that you can preview from your website builder screen. About half of those who will visit your website will visit from your phone, and Weebly recognizes that by optimizing their pages to be mobile-friendly.<\/p>\n Both iOS and the Android app store allow you to download and use the Weebly app. You can update your website and review metrics from the Weebly app dashboard.<\/p>\n Which Browser is Best for Editing in Weebly?<\/h3>\nSome website builders like Wix have reported that they do not work as well when using specific browsers like Firefox and have reported loading issues. Weebly does not have any access or loading issues regardless of the browser you are using. Be sure to make sure all browsers are updated to avoid any problems.<\/p>\n If I Choose a Free or Personal Weebly Package, Can I upgrade to the Professional or Performance Plans?<\/h3>\nYes. Weebly makes it easy to upgrade your account, even if you\u2019re in the middle of a billing cycle. Weebly will credit previous payments, so you do not lose money by upgrading.<\/p>\n Is There a Free Trial for Professional or Performance Plans?<\/h3>\nNo. You can only test out Weebly\u2019s free plan, which does not offer as many features as its Professional or Performance plans.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you purchase a more expensive plan and find that it does not work for you, Weebly does provide a 30-day, money-back guarantee.<\/p>\n Should I Purchase My Domain from Weebly, or is it Better to Use a Third-Party Domain Host?<\/h3>\nWeebly\u2019s Professional and Performance plans offer domain hosting for free in the first year. However, after your first year, you will be charged $19.95 annually.<\/p>\n You can find websites that will host your domain for as little as $1 per month, but most reliable domain hosts charge between $2 and $7 per month, making Weebly\u2019s annual fee less expensive.<\/p>\n Who Owns Your Weebly Website?<\/h3>\nYou do. If you choose to close out your Weebly account, Weebly no longer has the right to host your information.\u00a0<\/p>\n You also own your domain once you purchase it through Weebly. If you choose to move your website from Weebly, you can transfer your domain to your new website host.<\/p>\n Final Thoughts<\/h2>\nIf you are a beginner business owner or new to website development, Weebly\u2019s easy-to-use website builder will help you create a modern, professional website. You can create a free Weebly account that will allow you to preview its features and decide if it is best for you. 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