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Save time and avoid costly mistakes by learning the pros and cons of WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and more.
Choosing the right platform is the most important decision you’ll make when creating a website. With so many options—WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Wix, Weebly, Squarespace, Webflow, and more—it’s easy to get lost in the details or make a choice that slows you down later.
This beginner friendly guide breaks down today’s most popular CMSs, e-commerce platforms, and website builders so you can match the right tool to your project, whether you’re building a blog, online store, or professional site.
By the end of this book, you’ll have the clarity you need to make the best choice for your online presence—saving you time, money, and frustration.
Preface
Itemized timeline related to AI and other hindrances impacting jobs, and current obstacles affecting stable employment.
Introduction
Aimed at giving you the knowledge to decipher which tool is a good option for your business.
Chapter 1 — Hosting
Rudimentary intro to hosting.
Chapter 2 — Content Management Systems
Introduction to content management systems, headless CMSs, and backup systems.
Chapter 3 — Wordpress.org
The basics of Wordpress.org, hosting, user experience, getting started, customization, obstacles, and plugins.
Chapter 4 — Wordpress.com
Features, comparisons, drawbacks, self hosting, and conclusions.
Chapter 5 — Joomla
About Joomla, market share, features, hosting, using Joomla, and conclusions.
Chapter 6 — Drupal
About Drupal, features, extensions, headless CMS abilities, processing power, hosting, installation, and conclusions.
Chapter 7 — Ghost
Ghost's features and granular details, how it's built for writing, comparisons, speed and conclusions.
Chapter 8 — E-Commerce Tools
Traffic/ viewer responsibility, store integration, alternatives, and a realistic approach.
Chapter 9 — Shopify
Shopify features and comparisons, selling points, drawbacks and conclusions.
Chapter 10 — BigCommerce
BigCommerce features and drawbacks, comparisons, and conclusions.
Chapter 11 — WooCommerce
Strengths and caveats, drawbacks and comparisons.
Chapter 12 — Magento
Features, using Magento, comparisons, it's future, and conclusions.
Chapter 13 — Website Builders
Introduction to website builders.
Chapter 14 — Wix
Wix features, using the platform, drawbacks, Velo, and conclusions.
Chapter 15 — Weebly
Weebly features, usage, drawbacks, and conclusions.
Chapter 16 — Squarespace
Squarespace features, using it, drawbacks, and conclusions.
Chapter 17 — Hostinger Website Builder
Intro to Hostinger's website builder, it's features, usage, drawbacks, comparisons, and conclusions.
Chapter 18 — Webflow
Webflow features, usage, drawbacks, and conclusions.
Chapter 19 — Performance
An itemized list of ways to check, maintain, and ensure good website performance.
Chapter 20 — Creating a Website with AI
Retrospective on AI, personal experiences, and opinions.
Further Reading
Headlines related to The Fourth Economy, AI, and the job market.
About the Author
History and qualifications.
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