Why Squarespace and Showit are better for photographers than Wix and Pixieset

If you’re a photographer looking for the perfect website platform, I totally get it. Choosing the right one can feel overwhelming with so many options out there. You’ve probably come across platforms like Wix and Pixieset, but let me tell you. Squarespace and Showit are where it’s at for photographers who want a website that’s not only stunning but also easy to manage.

So, grab your coffee, relax, and let’s chat about why Squarespace and Showit are the best choices for photographers and how they stack up against Wix and Pixieset.

Beautiful, customizable templates that showcase your work

First things first, let’s talk about design. As a photographer, your website is your portfolio, it’s the first impression potential clients get of your work. So, it needs to look amazing and showcase your photos in the best possible light.

Squarespace and Showit have a wide range of professionally designed templates, specifically tailored for photographers. These templates are fully customizable, so you can create a site that truly reflects your unique style and vision. Whether you’re shooting weddings, portraits, or landscapes, both platforms offer designs that put your images front and center, giving them the spotlight they deserve.

While Wix and Pixieset also have templates, they just don’t have that same level of finesse and flexibility when it comes to showcasing your photos. Wix can feel a bit "template-heavy," and you may end up with a website that looks like so many others. Pixieset is great for galleries but doesn’t offer the full website experience, so you’ll need another platform for things like a blog or booking pages. With Squarespace and Showit, you get an all-in-one solution to display your work AND run your business smoothly.

Simple drag-and-drop functionality
(No coding skills required)

As a photographer, you’d rather be behind the camera than behind a computer screen, right? That's why Squarespace and Showit make website building so much easier. They both offer simple drag-and-drop functionality, so you don’t need to know any coding to create a beautiful, professional-looking website.

Sure, Wix offers drag-and-drop too, but let’s be real, sometimes it can feel clunky, and getting things to look just right can take more time than it’s worth. On the other hand, Showit’s drag-and-drop editor is incredibly intuitive and flexible, giving you full control over your design without needing to touch a line of code.

Squarespace is similar, with a highly intuitive interface that makes it easy to adjust your layout and make changes on the fly. It’s perfect for photographers who want a professional site without the headache.

Mobile-responsive designs for the modern photographer

We all know that more and more people are browsing the web on their phones these days (I mean, who isn’t scrolling Instagram between shoots?). So it’s super important that your website looks just as amazing on mobile devices as it does on desktop. Both Squarespace and Showit come with mobile-responsive designs, meaning your site will automatically adjust to fit any screen size without you having to lift a finger.

Wix also offers mobile-optimized templates, but let’s face it. Squarespace and Showit do it in a way that just feels smoother and more polished. Plus, you can easily tweak the mobile version of your site if needed, without compromising your desktop design.

Built-in SEO tools to help your website rank higher

Alright, let’s get real for a second. You could have the most beautiful website in the world, but if no one can find it, what’s the point? SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a must-have for photographers who want to be found by potential clients, and both Squarespace and Showit make it so much easier to optimize your site for search engines.

With Squarespace, you get built-in SEO tools that help you optimize everything from page titles to image descriptions. It’s user-friendly, and you don’t need to be an SEO expert to make it work for you.

Showit goes a step further by giving you complete control over your site’s SEO. You can edit meta tags, titles, descriptions, and even optimize your images for faster loading times, all in a few clicks. And with Showit’s seamless integration with WordPress for blogging, your SEO game will be on point!

Wix has some SEO features, but honestly, they can be a bit confusing and limited in comparison. Pixieset, on the other hand, is mainly designed for image galleries, so SEO functionality is minimal, which can limit your ability to rank on search engines.

The support you need to keep things running smoothly

We all know technology can be tricky at times, and when something goes wrong, you want to be able to fix it quickly. That’s why having solid customer support is a game-changer.

Squarespace offers excellent customer service, including live chat and email support. Their help center is full of easy-to-follow guides, and their community forums are super helpful if you want advice from other photographers.

Showit also has fantastic customer support, with personalized help available via live chat, email, and even one-on-one coaching calls! Plus, Showit’s online community is full of photographers and creatives who share tips and resources, which is awesome.

Wix and Pixieset do offer support, but the level of personalization and availability just doesn’t compare to Squarespace and Showit. When it comes to your business, you deserve the best, and these platforms give you the support you need to succeed.

Final Thoughts: Squarespace and Showit are made for photographers like you

As a photographer, you want a website that reflects your brand, showcases your work, and helps you run your business smoothly. Squarespace and Showit offer everything you need in one package, with stunning templates, easy-to-use editing tools, mobile responsiveness, SEO optimization, and amazing support.

Wix and Pixieset may be okay for some, but they don’t offer the same flexibility, customization, or all-in-one functionality that Squarespace and Showit bring to the table.

So, if you’re ready to create a website that truly reflects your photography business and helps you get noticed online, Squarespace or Showit is the way to go!

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