Ready to Switch From Wix?
Wix is fine for hobby sites. For a real business, it's a tax — slow Core Web Vitals, tier upsells, no code ownership, and limited AEO. Migrate to a custom React Smart Website for a flat $300 build + $100/month. Sub-second load. Owned code. AEO + SEO included.
Choose your Business Website Design or Maintenance Package
Two ways to get online: a one-time website build, or an all-in-one growth package that keeps working every month.
New Website Design Business Special With Hosting - No Ongoing SEO - AEO - BLOGGING
Website design or re-design + hosting and maintenance. Includes initial SEO, AEO, and 4 blogs to launch — no ongoing SEO, AEO, or blogging after that.
- Up To 10 Pages
- You own your website
- Locked-in pricing
- FREE SSL
- FREE Basic SEO
- FREE Basic AEO (Get found on ChatGPT & more)
- FREE Accessibility
- Up to 100 Keywords
- Mobile Friendly
- FREE Social Media Connections
- FREE Google Analytics
- FREE Google Search Console
- FREE 24/7 Helpdesk Support
3 Pass Revision Process • Website up in as fast as 24 hours • No long contracts
Book Free ConsultationNew Website Design With Hosting Plus Ongoing SEO - AEO - BLOGGING
Website design or re-design plus ongoing SEO, AEO, and GEO, 4 blogs and 2 emails per month, and advertising strategy support — all managed for you month after month, hosting included.
- Up To 10 Pages
- You own your website
- Locked-in pricing
- Managed Hosting Included
- FREE SSL
- FREE Basic SEO
- FREE Basic AEO (Get found on ChatGPT & more)
- FREE Accessibility
- Up to 100 Keywords
- Mobile Friendly
- FREE Social Media Connections
- FREE Google Analytics
- FREE Google Search Console
- FREE 24/7 Helpdesk Support
- SEO Optimization
- AEO (AI Search)
- GEO (Local Search)
- 4 Blog Posts / Month
- Email & SMS Management
- Advertising Strategy
- Weekly SEO Audits
- Weekly AEO Audits
- Weekly Content Gap Audits
- Conversion Tracking
- Monthly Reporting
Locked-in pricing • You own your website • Real results that keep working
Book Free ConsultationTypical Wix mobile LCP
HTTPArchive Core Web Vitals data, 2025
TRSC Smart Website mobile LCP
PageSpeed Insights, 2026
Of mobile visitors abandon a site that takes longer than 3s to load
Google / SOASTA Research
Wix sites you can export and host elsewhere
Wix Help Center
Ready to Leave Wix Behind?
Tell us about your business and we'll book your free migration audit. We'll show you your current Wix site's speed score, AEO gaps, and exactly what a custom replacement looks like.
Why Businesses Switch From Wix in 2026
Wix is a great DIY drag-and-drop tool. The problems start when your business outgrows it: slow load times, platform lock-in, stacked app fees, and limited AEO. Here's how a Smart Website is different.
Lightning-Fast Custom React Sites
Sub-second Largest Contentful Paint on mobile. Wix sites routinely benchmark 4–8s LCP due to bloated platform JavaScript and template overhead.
Flat $100/Month — No Tier Upsells
One transparent price includes hosting, AEO, SEO, 4 blogs/month and unlimited updates. Wix Business/VIP tiers + apps stack to $40–$200+/mo before add-ons.
You Own The Code
We hand you a modern React codebase you can take anywhere. Wix sites are locked to Wix infrastructure — you cannot export the site.
AEO Built Into Every Page
Hand-tuned JSON-LD (LocalBusiness, FAQ, Service, Article) earns citations in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews. Wix offers limited schema control.
Real Strategy, Real Humans
A named Columbus-based strategist, monthly reports, on-demand updates. No template-pickers, no offshore support tickets, no AI website builder shortcuts.
Secure, Maintained, Backed Up
Enterprise hosting, SSL, daily backups, security patching, Core Web Vitals monitoring — all included, no Wix app marketplace required.
Wix vs The Real Social Company
A side-by-side look at how a Wix site compares to a custom Smart Website.
| Feature | The Real Social Company | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (all-in) | $100/mo flat | $17–$159/mo + apps + SEO tools |
| Setup fee | $300 one-time | Free DIY, or $500–$5,000 designer |
| Mobile LCP (typical) | Under 1 second | 4–8 seconds |
| Code ownership | You own the React code | Locked to Wix platform |
| Export site if you leave | Full code + assets | Not possible |
| Custom JSON-LD / AEO schema | Hand-tuned every page | Limited via Velo/SEO panel |
| SEO blogging included | 4 blogs/month | DIY only, no content included |
| On-demand updates | Unlimited, same week | DIY or paid Wix Partner |
| Page count limits | Unlimited | Tier-based limits & bandwidth caps |
| Local Columbus support | Columbus-based since 2002 | Israeli HQ + global call center |
Comparison based on publicly available information from wix.com as of 2026. Wix® is a registered trademark of Wix.com Ltd. — used here for comparison only.
Your 3-Week Migration From Wix
- 1
Discovery & Audit (Week 1)
We audit your current Wix site, map every URL for 301 redirects, identify keyword and AEO opportunities, and pull all content, images, and form data.
- 2
Custom Build & AEO (Week 2)
We design and build a custom React site with hand-tuned JSON-LD schema on every page (LocalBusiness, FAQ, Service, Article), Turnstile-protected forms, and replacements for every Wix app you depend on.
- 3
Launch & Optimize (Week 3)
Go live with 301 redirects from your Wix URLs, Google Analytics + Search Console connected, Google Business Profile optimized, and the first AEO/SEO blog published. We park the old Wix site so you keep it as a backup.
Switching From Wix: Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I switch from Wix to The Real Social Company?+
Wix is a fine DIY tool for hobby sites and pop-up brands. For a growing business, Wix becomes a tax: slow Core Web Vitals hurt rankings, you cannot export the code, app subscriptions stack up, and AEO/schema control is limited. The Real Social Company builds custom React websites that load in under a second, ship with hand-tuned JSON-LD on every page, include 4 monthly SEO blogs, and cost a flat $100/month — and you own the codebase.
How does the cost compare to Wix?+
A typical small business on Wix pays $27–$59/mo for the Business plan, plus $10–$40/mo across SEO, booking, email, and form apps, plus optional Wix Partner labor for updates. Most clients we migrate were spending $90–$250/month all-in. Our Smart Website is a flat $300 one-time build + $100/month — hosting, AEO, SEO, 4 blogs, and unlimited updates included.
Can I export my Wix site if I want to leave?+
No. Wix does not allow you to export your site to host elsewhere — this is documented in their own Help Center. When we build your Smart Website, you receive the full React codebase and can host it on any modern provider (Netlify, Vercel, Cloudflare Pages, AWS) at any time.
Will I lose my Google rankings if I migrate from Wix?+
No, if migration is done correctly. We map every existing Wix URL to a 301 redirect, preserve title tags and content hierarchy, and add modern Schema.org JSON-LD that Wix could not. Most clients see ranking improvements within 30–60 days because of dramatically faster Core Web Vitals and stronger AEO structure.
How long does it take to switch from Wix?+
Most businesses launch a new custom React site within 2–3 weeks. Week 1 is audit and URL mapping, Week 2 is design and rebuild on our AEO-optimized React stack, Week 3 is DNS cutover with 301 redirects and 30-day monitoring. Zero downtime to your existing Wix site during the rebuild.
What about my Wix bookings, store, or forms?+
We replace each Wix app with a modern, faster equivalent: Calendly or our integrated booking widget for appointments, Stripe Checkout for products, and custom AEO-friendly forms with Turnstile spam protection. Existing customer data exports cleanly in most cases.
Is Wix actually bad for SEO?+
Wix has improved its SEO panel since 2020, but two structural problems remain: slow Core Web Vitals from heavy platform JavaScript, and limited control over advanced schema. For competitive local or national queries — and especially for AEO citations in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews — a custom-built site outperforms Wix in nearly every measurable metric.
Do you build for industries other than medical practices?+
Yes. We build Smart Websites for med spas, law firms, contractors, restaurants, dentists, real estate teams, consultants, B2B SaaS, and most service businesses. Columbus-based, serving clients nationwide.
Is there a long-term contract?+
No. Smart Website is month-to-month with 14 days notice to cancel. You own the website code and can take it with you — the opposite of Wix platform lock-in.
What is included in the $100/month?+
Hosting, SSL, daily backups, unlimited on-demand updates, monthly AEO optimization, monthly SEO optimization, 4 SEO blog posts per month, Google Analytics & Search Console setup, schema maintenance, Core Web Vitals monitoring, security patching, and a monthly performance report.
Ready to Own a Real Website?
Free 30-minute migration call. We'll audit your current Wix site, show you exactly what AEO + SEO gaps exist, and map the redirects — zero pressure.
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