Compare · PageTend vs a website builder
A builder gives you the tools. We do the work.
Wix, Squarespace and similar builders are good tools. The question is whether you want to be the person using them, every time your hours, prices or photos change.
The short version
An honest recommendation.
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Use a website builder if…
You enjoy building, have evenings to spare, and want to change every pixel yourself. You will also be the one who fixes it, updates it and keeps it current.
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Choose PageTend if…
You would rather run your business. We build the site before you pay, then make every change you email us, from $99 a month with nothing to log into.
Side by side
Who does what.
| Who does what. | Website builder | PageTend |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds it | You, page by page | We do, before you pay |
| Who makes a change | You, in the editor | You send one email |
| What the month costs | The plan, any paid apps, and your time | $99, everything included |
| When it breaks | You find out from a customer | We find out first |
| Your Google listing | Separate, yours to run | Our Google profile plan, if you want it |
| Logins to keep | The builder, plus any apps | None |
| Leaving | Export options vary by builder | Your domain, every page of text and every photo |
Fair questions
What builder owners ask us.
Can you move my Wix or Squarespace site?
Yes, and moving is included with no page limit. We build your new site from your public pages, so you don't need to export anything. The one thing we need, when you're ready to go live, is access to your domain.
Isn't a builder cheaper?
The plan often is. Add the apps you pay for and the evenings you spend in the editor, and the gap closes. With us, $99 a month includes the design, hosting, domain and every change. See every plan and price.
Will my site look like a template?
No. Every site is designed for your business, and you see the finished site before you pay. See some of our designs and sites we run.
Can I still make changes myself?
You don't have to. Send an email or a text with what changed, photos attached, and it's done within one business day, usually the same day.
Done editing your own website?
Tell us your business name. We'll build a real site and send you the link before you pay anything.