Hoot Host vs DIY Platforms

DIY platforms like Wix and Squarespace may seem appealing due to their low cost, but they always lack the personalized guidance, essential tools, and ongoing support that small businesses need to succeed. Hoot Host goes beyond just website building by offering ongoing coaching, maintenance, integrated CRM and marketing tools, and a user-friendly website designed to represent your business and support its continued growth.

Compare Hoot Host vs DIY Platforms

Discover features and benefits that show why Hoot Host is truly the wiser way to build your online presence!

Hoot Host

$75-500Average Per Month Price
  • Custom Website Design
  • Unlimited Stock Photo & Video
  • Content Writing and Optimization
  • All Required Functionality
  • Google SEO Essentials
  • Conversion Optimization
  • CRM and Marketing Tools Built-In
  • Done-For-You Blogging
  • Maintenance & Management
  • Site Fixes and Updates Included!
  • Managed Website Hosting
  • Litespeed Web Servers
  • Cloudflare Security and Performance
  • Hacking and Malware Protection
  • Performance Optimization
  • ADA Compliance
  • Backend Training and Access
  • Ongoing Coaching and Education

Wix

$29-159Average Per Month Price
  • Template Website Design
  • Limited Stock Media
  • No Content Writing Done-For-You or AI
  • Hard to Implement Functionality
  • No Search Engine Optimization
  • No Conversion Optimization
  • No CRM or Marketing Tools
  • No Blogging Done-For-You or AI
  • No Maintenance or Support
  • No Included Monthly Updates
  • No Managed Website Hosting
  • No Control Over Hosting
  • Poor Performance
  • Hacking and Malware Protection
  • Limited Performance Optimization
  • Limited ADA Compliance
  • Limited Backend Training
  • No Ongoing Coaching and Education

Squarespace

$23-99Average Per Month Price
  • Template Website Design
  • Limited Stock Media
  • No Content Writing Done-For-You or AI
  • No Advanced Functionality
  • No Search Engine Optimization
  • No Conversion Optimization
  • No CRM or Marketing Tools
  • No Blogging Done-For-You or AI
  • No Maintenance or Support
  • No Included Monthly Updates
  • No Managed Website Hosting
  • No Control Over Hosting
  • Poor Performance
  • Hacking and Malware Protection
  • Limited Performance Optimization
  • Limited ADA Compliance
  • Limited Backend Training
  • No Ongoing Coaching and Education

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