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31 July 2026 · 8 min read

Wix or a web agency? When to move to a professional site

A practical comparison: when Wix or Squarespace is enough, when it starts to limit growth, and how to migrate to an agency-built site without losing SEO.

Professional web development versus a DIY site builder

Wix is good — up to a point

DIY builders are excellent for tests, personal sites, or very small budgets. The problems start when you want serious speed, advanced SEO, unique design, or integrations (CRM, complex e-commerce).

Signs it is time to move

If several of these sound familiar, it is worth talking to an agency:

  • The site is slow on a phone
  • You do not rank for the business name plus the city
  • The design looks like every other template
  • You want an online store or custom features
  • You pay monthly add-ons without control

How we migrate without losing Google

We map the old URLs, set 301 redirects, keep the key content, and connect Search Console. A migration done well often improves positions after things settle.

Our approach

Sakt Studio builds fast custom sites (including Next.js) and can replace Wix or Squarespace with a presence you fully own. Contact us for a short audit.