Choose a website approach. Make it fit your team.
Compare the tools, the people doing the work, and the care after launch.
Two decisions to make.
Which platform?
And who will make it work for your business?
A platform and a delivery team are different choices. The same tool can come with very different services.
01 / Choose a platform
A comparison of common approaches. Plans and contracts vary. Swipe the table on mobile to view every column.
| Compare | Website builders Wix / Squarespace | Self-hosted CMS WordPress.org | Exploera Managed service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Build with the tools or hire an expert | Choose hosting and an implementation team | A team gathers the brief and builds to scope |
| System and hosting | Platform care depends on the plan | Choose hosting and responsibility for updates | Hosting and system support are part of the service |
| Content updates | Self-service or an additional expert | Your team or a contracted provider | Brand Console or an optional content service |
| A good fit when | You have time or someone to build | You need code/hosting control and technical ownership | You want help getting started and ongoing system care |
02 / Choose a delivery team
Agencies and freelancers work with many technologies. Compare proposals with equivalent scope.
| Ask about | Web agency | Freelancer / specialist | Exploera |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Design, development and ongoing services by contract | Specialist work within an agreed scope | A website on the platform with a defined service scope |
| After launch | Check warranty and maintenance terms | Agree contact channels and availability | System care; content work is an optional service |
| Costs to ask about | Build, hosting, licences and maintenance | Build, additions and change requests | Monthly service, modules, capacity and custom work |
| Before choosing | Review work, responsibility and scope | Review work, handover and continuity | Review supported capabilities and additional scope |
What would you like to manage yourself?
Focus on your business and content while we help with the site and system. If you need full control of hosting or source code, check ownership and handover terms before choosing.
Estimate what you need.
See system, module, custom work and content service costs separately.
References checked 16 September 2026: Wix Professionals · Wix Hosting · Squarespace Experts · WordPress Hosting · WordPress Updates