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Webcrab vs Wix

Webcrab vs Wix: build it yourself, or have it built for you?

Wix is a good tool for a simple site you will build and maintain yourself. A custom site costs more at the start but gives you speed, search visibility and full ownership. Here is how they compare.

Side by side

How they compare.

Webcrab compared with Wix
WebcrabWix
Upfront costOne fixed price in writing, agreed before work starts.Low. You pay a monthly plan and your own time.
Who does the workWe design, build, test and launch it.You, using the Wix editor.
Page speedBuilt for fast loading on mobile and 4G, checked before launch.Depends on the template and apps you add. Often heavier on phones.
Search (SEO)Clean code, structured data, fast pages and local SEO set up for you.Basic SEO tools. Limited control over technical details.
OwnershipYou own the code and content and can move hosts any time.Your site lives on Wix. You cannot take the site to another host.
SecurityHardening, backups, monitoring and a care plan if you want one.Wix looks after the platform. You manage logins and apps.
Custom featuresBookings, payments, ERP links and integrations built to fit.Limited to what Wix and its app store offer.
Long-term costHosting plus an optional care plan. No lock-in.Plan and app fees continue every month.

Choose Wix if…

  • You need a simple site this week and have little budget.
  • You enjoy editing the site yourself and your needs are basic.
  • The site is a short-term project or a hobby.

Choose Webcrab if…

  • The website brings in customers and speed and Google ranking matter.
  • You want local payments, bookings, Sinhala/Tamil pages or business-system links.
  • You want to own the site and not rebuild it later.
  • You would rather run your business than maintain a website.

FAQ

Common questions.

For a basic brochure site, often yes. If you want to rank well on Google, load fast on mobile or add custom features, a custom-built site usually does better.

Also see: Webcrab vs a WordPress freelancer · Webcrab vs an overseas agency

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