Welcome to Wix—where your vision meets reality. Whether you're a business owner, a creative professional, or someone simply looking to make your mark online, Wix offers everything you need to bring your ideas to life with ease.
With Wix, you're not just building a website; you're creating a comprehensive platform to manage your entire business. From handling contacts and sales to promoting your brand with email campaigns and social media, Wix gives you the tools to thrive in today’s digital landscape.
Follow these steps to kickstart your journey with Wix:
Step 1 | Create a Free Account
Signing up with Wix is completely free. You can build and manage a fully functional website without paying a dime. Plus, you can create as many sites as you like under one account. When you're ready, explore Wix’s Premium features to elevate your site by connecting a domain, removing ads, and more.
Step 2 | Build Your Site
Wix offers over 800+ professionally designed templates tailored to various industries. Each template is fully customizable—feel free to tweak, rearrange, and add elements until your site truly reflects your style and business needs. With Wix's intuitive drag-and-drop technology, your website will look exactly how you envision it, featuring stunning design elements like video backgrounds, animation, and more.
If you’re designing sites for clients, check out Wix Studio—a complete solution with advanced design tools and responsive templates to deliver top-notch results for any industry.
Step 3 | Set Up Your Business
Wix is designed to grow with you. Choose from over 250 apps and services to tailor your site to your business needs. Whether you’re selling products, taking bookings, sharing your thoughts on a blog, or showcasing your portfolio, Wix has the perfect tools to help your business flourish—no matter the size.
Step 4 | Choose a Premium Plan
While Wix’s basic services are free, upgrading to a Premium plan unlocks advanced features like connecting your own domain, removing ads, and accessing additional storage. Not sure which plan is right for you? Don’t worry—you can always change or cancel plans anytime, and even reassign plans between your sites.
Step 5 | (Optional) Set Up Payments
If you're ready to start accepting payments, Wix makes it seamless. Depending on your location, you can connect Wix Payments or choose from 70+ global payment providers. Offer your customers flexible payment options, including credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, cryptocurrency, and more—all managed right from your Wix dashboard.
Step 6 | Manage and Grow Your Business
With your site up and running, it’s time to scale. Wix equips you with powerful tools to drive growth:
Manage your business like a pro with the Wix Owner app—stay connected and in control from your mobile device.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions below to get the most out of your Wix experience:
Where can I find more information to help me get started on my Wix journey?
Check out our comprehensive support center, packed with tutorials, guides, and FAQs to help you every step of the way.
Can I create a website without knowing how to code?
Absolutely! Wix's intuitive drag-and-drop editor lets you build a stunning site without writing a single line of code.
Can I hire someone to build a site for me?
Yes, you can. Explore Wix Marketplace to connect with professional designers and developers who can bring your vision to life.
Can I get more creative on a technical level?
Definitely. If you have coding skills, you can use Wix’s Velo by Wix to add custom code and advanced functionality to your site.
How do I optimize my site for search engines?
Use Wix’s SEO Wiz to create a personalized SEO plan that will guide you through optimizing your site for better visibility on search engines.
Can I switch templates after building my site?
No, once you choose a template and start customizing it, you can’t switch to a different template. However, you can always redesign your site by customizing the existing template.
Is my Wix site mobile-friendly?
Yes, all Wix templates are responsive and automatically optimized for mobile devices, but you can further customize the mobile version of your site in the editor.
How do I connect a domain to my Wix site?
Connecting a custom domain to your site is simple. Just purchase a Premium plan, and follow the steps in the domain settings to connect your domain.
What payment options are available for my site?
Depending on your location, you can offer credit card payments, PayPal, Apple Pay, and many other payment options through Wix Payments or other integrated payment providers.
Can I integrate third-party apps with my Wix site?
Yes, the Wix App Market offers hundreds of apps to add extra functionality to your site, including marketing tools, social media integrations, and more.
How do I track my website’s performance?
Use Wix Analytics to monitor site traffic, user behavior, and other key metrics. You can also integrate Google Analytics for more in-depth insights.
Can I manage my site on the go?
Yes, the Wix Owner app allows you to manage your site, track orders, and communicate with customers directly from your mobile device.
What happens if I outgrow my Premium plan?
If your site’s needs evolve, you can easily upgrade to a higher Premium plan that offers more features and resources.
Is customer support available?
Yes, Wix offers 24/7 customer support via chat and phone for Premium users, and extensive online resources for all users.
Can I create a multilingual website?
Yes, with Wix Multilingual, you can create versions of your site in different languages to cater to a global audience.
How do I ensure my website is secure?
Wix takes security seriously. Every site includes an SSL certificate, and Wix constantly monitors for potential threats to ensure your site remains safe and secure.
What are the hosting options with Wix?
Hosting is included with all Wix sites, with robust, reliable infrastructure to ensure your site is always available.
How do I migrate my site to Wix from another platform?
While Wix doesn’t offer direct migration tools, you can manually rebuild your site using Wix’s intuitive editor and customize it to match your existing site.