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Why So Many Businesses Are Switching from Hosted Platforms to Self-Hosted Builders

Hosted platforms (restricted in a cage with limits and their subscription fees) vs self-hosted website builders (you own your website and aren

Hosted website platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify have become popular for their drag-and-drop simplicity. But more and more businesses are realizing the hidden costs and limitations that come with these “easy” solutions - and making the switch to self-hosted website builders instead.

Here’s why.

1. You Don’t Really Own Your Website on Hosted Platforms

When you're on a hosted platform, your site is tied to their servers, their pricing, and their limitations. Want to move your site

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Website Builder Showdown: Wix vs. WordPress vs. UltimateWB – Finding the Ultimate Winner!

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So, you've decided to conquer the world of website building, but with the plethora of options available, how do you choose the best one for you? Fear not, my friends; we're here to pit three mighty contenders against each other in the ultimate showdown: Wix vs. WordPress vs. UltimateWB. Let's dive in and uncover the champion among website builders!

Wix: Embrace Simplicity and Stunning Designs

Wix is like the cool kid on the block, flaunting its easy drag-and-drop interface. If

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How to add PHP code to your Wix website?

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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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What are the limitations of sites like Wix?

Customizability, flexibility, and you have to host your website on their servers - you can’t download it and host on another server like you can with UltimateWB.

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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