Why Lawyers Should Use WordPress Instead Of Squarespace For Law Firm Websites

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• Squarespace and WordPress are currently the two
  most popular services for law firms looking to
  build or redesign their website. But does either
  have the edge over the other?
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1. EASE OF USE

• In general, Squarespace is easier to use at first
  for beginners, but it has some significant caps
  on its capabilities.
• WordPress seems slightly more difficult at first,
  but does not have anywhere near the same limits
  in place, and still has plenty of
  beginner-friendly theme and plugin options.
• In the long run, WordPress is the better option
  for ease of use for any law firms that want
  anything beyond the most basic website available.

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2. FEATURES

• Squarespace has plenty of features, including
  built-in apps and widgets. It has most of the
  tools any law firm needs to build a website, such
  as blogging functionality, ability to import and
  export content, connectivity with social media,
  and the ability to have multiple users with
  different levels of access.
• WordPress is also extremely flexible and has more
  plugins and widgets, as well as SEO packs and
  commenting systems. WordPress is much more
  scalable, which is more important for more
  complex websites or websites with higher demands
  for unique features.

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3. DESIGN OPTIONS

• Squarespace has around 60 templates for websites
  and 9 for online stores, each of which
  automatically includes a mobile version.
• WordPress has many free and paid themesestimated
  at more than 10,000 right now.
• For design options, there is no comparison.
  WordPress has a much greater variety, and while
  the quality can vary, it is quite easy to find a
  sizable amount of high-quality themes for free or
  for a relatively low price.

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4. SUPPORT

• Squarespace has plenty of support options,
  including live chat, email support, and support
  through its Community Forum.
• WordPress does not have an email or phone number
  for support, but there are countless video
  tutorials, forums and additional online resources
  dedicated to helping WordPress users with their
  websites.
• The open source nature of the site has built up a
  lot of communities that are centered on tinkering
  with WordPress functionality and features,
  meaning you have plenty of potential helpers to
  guide you through your digital innovation.

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5. PORTABILITY

• If you are unhappy with either platform, its
  essential to be able to move your site to a
  different platform with relative ease and without
  losing data or traffic.
• WordPress excels at this function, having
  built-in tools that allow you to export easily,
  and then import, your data into a different
  WordPress install or another platform.
• Squarespace is also limited here, only allowing
  you to export certain features into an XML file,
  which may not be compatible with your new
  platform.

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6. COST

• Squarespace starts around 10/month for very
  limited features. You are required to use
  Squarespace as your host.
• WordPress is open source and free. You will need
  to purchase hosting and would be good to get a
  WordPress-managed hosting account.
• Ultimately, most law firms are better served by
  using WordPress, which offers more freedom, is
  more extensible and portable, has significantly
  more design options, and more features.

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