Wix is a drag-and-drop GUI website builder that also offers hosting services. Wix is a great option if your client has no technical experience and no technical team, but they need to easily change website elements after the end of the Client Project. Wix also has Developer Tools that allow you to write Javascript EventHandlers and dynamically display information from a database. However, you are unable to edit the overall HTML of the site (ie. no changing the breakpoint, no custom upload features etc). Overall, Wix seems to be a great option for clients looking for an eCommerce site due to its ability to customize forms, add a custom checkout feature, and display database information in consistent layouts, but is lacking for clients looking for other functionalities.
Features
- Easy-to-use drag and drop GUI w/ built-in instructions and prompts from Wix
- Pre-made design components make it easy to create an aesthetic website, even with no design experience
- Wix App Market contains hundreds of plug-and-play applications, including Forms, Google Maps, DropBox, and EventBrite
- APIs can also be integrated for features not included in the App Market
- Wix Developer Tools allows you to write Javascript EventHandlers and dynamically display information from a database
Wix.com - a great platform for nontechnical clients. To set up Google Analytics with the free version of Wix you can add an invisible HTML box on the front page of the site and paste in the analytics script.
Wix Plug-ins
Google Calendar: you can use this plug-in to tie a Google Calendar directly into your website’s page. This is a great feature if your client needs to show events that are happening. The google calendar plugin allows you to sync your personal calendar as well. Their is a great monthly calendar view that allows you to see the overall view, and then click on specific events for more details.
Tips:
If you utilize Wix premium for an initial trial period and wait until the end to create an account and begin paying, Wix will give you a discount for the first year. This was very helpful for a client who had little to no budget.
Wix -Corvid:
Wix has an advanced toolset that allows for more custom development and a fully functioning backend. It’s called Corvid and it is included atno extra charge for anyone who uses Wix. You can create databases simply and it also features built in authentication functionality with social media logins.