OCEANSIDE VS. WIX.
With Wix you pick a template, learn the editor and build the site yourself, from the layout to the last line of copy. We design and build a site for your business and manage it once it's live.
| WIX | OCEANSIDE TECHNOLOGY | |
|---|---|---|
| WHO DESIGNS IT | You do, starting from one of Wix's templates and adjusting it in the editor until it's close to what you want. | We do, and it's built for your business. We learn how it works first, then design the site around it and show you a preview before we build. |
| HOW IT LOOKS | Similar to other sites built on the same template, and not unique to your business. | Unique to your business, designed around how it works and what sets it apart. |
| WRITING THE COPY | You write the copy for every page, then place and format it yourself in the editor. | We can write professional copy for every page of your site, or work from copy you already have. |
| LOGO & BRANDING | You design your own logo and branding, or find a designer to do it separately. | We can design your logo and branding for your site and the rest of your business. |
| SEO & AI SEARCH | You fill in each page's search settings yourself in Wix's SEO tools. | We set up and optimize your site to be found in search engines and in answers from AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. |
| DOMAIN & EMAIL | You buy a domain and set up email yourself, through Wix or another provider. | We can register your domain or move the one you have, and set up email on it for you. |
| CONTENT UPDATES | You log in and make each change by hand in the Wix editor, whenever you find the time. | With our Manage plan, tell us what's changed and we'll update it for you. You can also update your content yourself in your site's custom admin panel. |
| HOSTING & MAINTENANCE | Wix runs the hosting. You set up and keep track of the site's settings and any apps you add. | There's nothing technical for you to keep track of: we host it, back it up, watch for problems and apply security updates, if you subscribe to our Manage plan. |
| WHAT YOU DO | Learn the Wix editor, then build, write and maintain the site yourself. | Tell us about your business. We take care of the rest. |
WHEN WIX FITS
You like building things yourself and have time to learn the editor. There's a template close to what you need, and you're comfortable writing the copy and keeping the site up to date.
WHEN WE FIT
You want a site that's unique to your business rather than one built on a template. You'd rather run the business while we handle the design, the writing and the technology.
Why do so many Wix sites look similar?
Most start from a template and keep the layout it came with, changing only the colours, photos and words, so the result isn't unique to the business. We design around your business instead, so your site is unique to it.
Can I move my Wix site to you?
Yes. We move everything across and build it into a new site designed for your business: your pages, copy, images and anything else the site needs. There's nothing for you to export or set up.
Do you write the copy, or do I?
Either. We can write professional copy for every page of your site, and it's included in every website build. If you already have copy you like, we'll work from that instead.
Do I need to learn anything to have a site with you?
No. We design it, build it, load your content and launch it. If you want, our Manage plan manages it from there, so there's no complicated editor to learn and nothing technical to keep up with.
Can I still update the site myself?
Yes. Your site comes with a custom admin panel where you can update your content whenever you like. The layout is part of the design, so it stays looking right whatever you change.