Wix vs Custom Website: Which Ranks Higher on Google in 2025?
We tested 50 Wix sites against 50 custom-coded sites on identical keywords. The results are decisive — and not in Wix's favour.
6 min readMay 1, 2025
Practical guides for business owners who want to rank higher, convert better, and stop paying monthly fees for slow template sites.
We tested 50 Wix sites against 50 custom-coded sites on identical keywords. The results are decisive — and not in Wix's favour.
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