What is the difference between SquareSpace and GoDaddy?

[El_Mero_Mero]

So, I mentioned somewhere prior in these message boards that I'm looking to make a website. I guess that I can pay for a name through GoDaddy, and just use the free blogspot.com program that everyone uses for blogs. What does SquareSpace offer me though? What other benefits or options do they provide me with? I'm nearly computer illiterate, so I appreciate if you explain this stuff to me mad basic. Thanks.

 

[mortuus est]

i think with square space you can actually make a whole site with them, it might be that one


godaddy is mainly used for domains, the web address

 

[itsyoung!!]

with square space, you get the domain + web space + you get access to their unique control panel (shopping cart) and website builder.

GoDaddy you are just getting the domain, and then you still have to pay for web space through a web provider (HostGator or through GoDaddy as examples) and then you are free to use whatever website/blog creator you want.

SquareSpace and Wix, etc are popular because their website creator is very easy to use. They do hide simple things behind a paywall though. Example, I use wix for all 3 of my websites, which is starting to add up monthly wise, and if I want my own custom email then only way I can do that is paying $5 a month for a business gmail account (yourname@yourwebsite.com).

Where as if you bought the name on GoDaddy.com and bought webhosting from HostGator you could probably make 10000 free custom emails, but at the cost of not being able to use Wix or SquareSpace website creator.

 

[TruStyle]

The name

 

[El_Mero_Mero]

So, for those of you using Wix, why are you using it instead of SquareSpace? Is it just better? Is it just what you got used to?

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

So, for those of you using Wix, why are you using it instead of SquareSpace? Is it just better? Is it just what you got used to?

I have experience with wix and the interface is easy to use and win enough tweaking you can make something half decent. Take my advice and look for a template and learn how to build a legit site. I typically use ThemeForest.com I went in not knowing a thing about Wordpress. Bought a Wordpress template, installed it on my godaddy server, blindly tweaked it for months and now I have a really nice site that's also responsive, which is really important in 2016. It all depends what you plan on doing with your site though. If it's a casual blog a wix type solution might be fine. Anything serious go with a legit Wordpress template or a similar solution.