If you’ve ever tried to build or manage your own website, you’ve probably heard of Squarespace and WordPress. Both are popular tools for creating beautiful, functional websites, but when it comes to long-term value, flexibility, and local support, there’s a clear winner.
Let’s break it down in plain language, no tech jargon required.
1. Cost: The Hidden Price of Convenience
At first glance, Squarespace looks affordable. You pay a monthly fee, pick a template, and you’re off to the races. But here’s what most business owners don’t realize: you’re locked into ongoing subscription costs, and if you want to add anything outside their pre-built system (like advanced forms, booking tools, or SEO plugins), your costs start stacking up fast.
With WordPress, your site is built to belong to you. You’re not renting space on someone else’s platform; you’re investing in an asset. Updates, add-ons, and new features can be scaled as your business grows, not as your subscription dictates.
💡 Think of it like this: Squarespace is like leasing a storefront. WordPress is like owning your building. You decide how it’s customized, when it’s renovated, and what it’s worth in the long run.
2. Efficiency: Built to Grow With You
Squarespace makes things simple at the start, but simplicity comes with limits. Once your business expands and you want more functionality (like memberships, multiple languages, or a complex online store), you’ll find yourself boxed in.
WordPress, on the other hand, is designed to grow with your business. From one-page landing sites to full-scale e-commerce systems, it’s flexible enough to evolve with you. You’re not rebuilding every few years; you’re improving and expanding what already works.
At Nalu Web Design, we make WordPress easy. You get all the flexibility without the headache, and we handle the updates, security, and backups behind the scenes.
3. Security & Control: Where Your Website Lives Matters
Here’s a detail most people don’t think about: Squarespace is an American company. That means your website data, customer information, and analytics are hosted on U.S. servers and fall under U.S. privacy laws.
When you build with WordPress and Nalu, your website is hosted right here in Canada, on secure servers managed by our local partner BrickHost in Thunder Bay.
That means:
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Your data stays in Canada (where it’s protected by Canadian privacy standards).
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You get local tech support with no overseas call centres or long wait times.
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You can talk to real people who know your business, your city, and your goals.
Local hosting means faster load times, better security, and peace of mind knowing your data never leaves the country.
4. SEO & Performance: Built to Be Found
Squarespace does okay with search optimization, but “okay” isn’t enough in a competitive market. WordPress gives you advanced SEO tools and total control over keywords, speed, and structure.
That means better visibility, faster websites, and higher Google rankings.
And when your site loads faster and ranks better, you get more clicks, more calls, and more customers.
5. Ownership & Freedom: No Lock-In Contracts
When your site is built on Squarespace, you’re tied to their ecosystem. Want to move your site elsewhere? Not so fast. You can’t export everything, and much of your content is locked behind their proprietary system.
With WordPress, you own it all. Your content, your design, your data — everything can move with you. No strings attached.
The Bottom Line
Squarespace is great for DIY projects or quick start-ups.
But if you’re serious about building a professional, secure, and scalable website for your business, WordPress gives you more value, control, and freedom.
And when you build with Nalu Web Design, you get all that power plus:
- Canadian hosting
- Local Thunder Bay tech support
- A design that reflects your brand
- Security, updates, and backups handled for you
You focus on running your business. We’ll make sure your website runs like it should.
Ready to See the Difference?
If you’re thinking about upgrading your website or switching from Squarespace, let’s talk.
Request a free, no-obligation quote from Nalu Web Design and find out what a locally built, Canadian-hosted WordPress site can do for your business.
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