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Wix Harmony Is Now in Google Gemini. So Why Are Users Still Complaining?

Wix Harmony complaints on Reddit

Imagine you’re already chatting with Gemini or ChatGPT about your website.

Maybe you’re asking it what your homepage should look like. Maybe you’re asking it to come up with content for your business. Or maybe you simply tell it, “I need a website for my landscaping business.”

Now imagine the AI says, essentially, Sure. Let’s build it.

On August 24, 2026, Wix announced that people can connect Wix to Google Gemini and use @Wix to create a website with Wix

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Wix Says AI Website Owners Should Care About Portability. There’s Just One Problem.

Wix blog says to check for portability when using an AI tool, so you can export the code.
Wix says ownership matters less than portability. But how portable is a website built on Wix? It's not.

Wix published an article on August 26, 2026, titled How to make a website in an AI coding tool, discussing the difference between AI coding tools that give you actual code and AI website builders that create websites inside a hosted platform.

Near the end of the article, in the “Making a website in an AI coding tool FAQ”

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Stop Fighting Your Website: Absolute Positioning vs. Fluid Design

Drag-and-drop website builders absolute positioning issues vs fluid design that is easily responsive.

If you’ve ever used the standard Wix editor, you probably know the frustration: move a button on the desktop layout, and suddenly the mobile version looks broken. That is not a glitch - it is a direct result of how many drag-and-drop website builders are designed.

The Hidden Tradeoff in Traditional Drag-and-Drop Builders

Many “easy” website builders like Wix rely heavily on absolute positioning. In simple terms, elements are assigned fixed X and Y coordinates on the page, almost like

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When “Helpful” Automations Become a Headache: A Look at Wix’s Latest Surprise

No bulk action available to deactivate, big headache

Website platforms love to talk about automation. In theory, it’s supposed to save time, simplify workflows, and help you run your business more efficiently. But every now and then, a platform rolls out an “improvement” that reminds you just how quickly automation can cross the line from helpful to intrusive.

Recently, many Wix users logged into their dashboards to find a storm of newly generated automations - not a handful, but dozens - all added automatically without any request or

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How Drag-and-Drop Website Builders Hold You Back (And What to Use Instead)

Drag & drop website builders vs UltimateWB

Drag-and-drop website builders are popular for one simple reason: they make building a website look quick and easy. For a basic personal site or a simple landing page, they can do the job.

But when it comes to growing your business, customizing your design, or adding advanced features, drag-and-drop builders start showing their cracks. They’re not built for long-term scalability or true customizability.

That’s where UltimateWB comes in - giving you ease-of-use and the freedom to scale without limits.

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The Wix Redesign Trap: Why Starting Over is Their Business Model, Not Yours

hard design changes that alter the content, vs easy web design that keeps the content flowing

Have you ever loved your Wix website but wished for a new, updated look? Maybe you’ve heard about the new Wix Studio and want to upgrade to its powerful new features. You’d think this would be simple, but many Wix users are discovering a frustrating truth: to change your design, you have to start all over again.

This isn't a bug; it's a fundamental part of how the platform is built.

The Template Trap: A Redesign Means a Rebuild

Wix Help Center: choosing new design means having to rebuild your website all over
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Wix Forums App Removed: What Happened, and What’s the Best Alternative?

Wix forum comments and complaints on Wix removing the Forum app from Wix user websites
Wix forum itself uses a third-party app - so it won't be removed after they remove the Forum app from all the Wix websites using it.

If you’ve been running a website on Wix, you may have noticed something frustrating: the Wix Forums app is being discontinued. For many site owners, this wasn’t just another feature - it was the core of their online community.

  • As of April 15th, 2025 Wix Forum was no longer available in the
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Why UltimateWB Beats Wix, WordPress, and Squarespace: A Website Builder Comparison

building your website better and smarter, with the best website builder

Choosing a website builder can feel overwhelming. With so many platforms promising simplicity, speed, and flexibility, how do you separate hype from reality?

If you’ve tried Wix, WordPress, or Squarespace and found yourself frustrated with slow loading times, plugin chaos, or limited customization, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why UltimateWB was built - to give you the power and performance you need, without compromise.

Here’s how UltimateWB compares to the biggest names in website building today.

🔧 What Really Matters

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How to add PHP code to your Wix website?

Wix

This one is really easy to answer, unfortunately not in a good way for those who like using Wix and want to add PHP coding to extend their website…You can’t. You can only add HTML coding. So no custom dynamic content. Longer answer: switch to UltimateWB.

Currently, Wix only supports adding HTML code, which can be added through the HTML element. Velo by Wix, which uses Javascript, also allows the use of Java Script Libraries when using the

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I would love to monetize my blog, limited on options because I am using Wix, also scared no one will subscribe. Any insight on this?

Use UltimateWB - you get lots of monetization options. For example, if you build a directory, or classifieds, you can charge for posting and for special features, like highlighting a listing/ad.

Got a techy/website question? Whether it’s about UltimateWB or another website builder, web hosting, or other aspects of websites, just send in your question in the “Ask David!” form. We will email you when the answer is posted on the UltimateWB “Ask David!” section.

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