Ashleigh Naidoo

Managing Editor

Ashleigh Naidoo is a Managing Editor at Website Planet. Since joining the team, Ashleigh has worked on articles covering Website Builders and LLC Formation Services, focusing on delivering accurate, practical reviews for small business owners (having been one herself).

After getting her degree in architecture, Ashleigh started her professional path in print journalism, writing for industry magazines and working as a flight attendant before transitioning to roles in content marketing and editing for tech startups and educational apps.

When she’s not demystifying small business tools, Ashleigh enjoys traveling to small towns, replaying her favorite albums until she’s sick of them, and finding new ways to procrastinate.

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Edited Posts

Wix

With an intuitive drag-and-drop editor and many features (including AI) to support all kinds of businesses, Wix offers something for everyone. The generous free plan lets you build a fully functional website, making it one of the most accessible site builders available. It’s one of the few website builders I’ve tested that lives up to its reputation.

4.9

Squarespace

Squarespace has been one of my favorites for a while, and writing this review has done nothing to change that. It’s not the cheapest option out there, but if you’re ready to build a site and even make some money off it, then I’d say go for Squarespace. It has plans both for personal sites and business users, and with a long list of interesting features, these plans definitely...

4.8

Shopify

Shopify is simply fantastic for any retail-oriented business and loaded with features. The cheapest plan is more than enough to get your online business started. That said, some other e-commerce platforms make it easier to customize your site, at the same price points. It’ll come down to individual features, and which of those you think are better for your business.

4.8

SITE123

SITE123 simplifies website creation with its user-friendly interface, helpful tips, and 24/7 live chat support. The mobile-responsive templates and e-commerce features make it ideal for beginners who want to create simple sites. However, if you’re planning on building something more complex, SITE123 might prove too limiting. Read on to discover all the pros and cons.

4.7

WordPress

WordPress.com is a powerful and flexible website builder that requires a bit of a learning curve, BUT it’s worth learning if your website is a big part of your business strategy. It’s best for sites with loads of content, especially if you’re willing to upgrade to one of its top-tier plans.

4.6

12 Best (REALLY FREE) Website Builders in 2025

It’s easy to find a website builder that offers a free plan. However, most free plans are little more than an attempt to get you hooked. You invest valuable time and effort into your site, only to discover that the most important features are locked behind a paywall. That’s why my team and I tested the top website builders – to see which ones actually let you build a usable...

4.2

Last updated: March 21, 2025

10 Best AI Website Builders: Build Smarter & Faster in 2025

Building a website used to take weeks of work and expensive customizations. You either hired a developer or spent weeks learning complex design tools. Now, AI-powered platforms can cut your development time by up to 70% and significantly lower design expenses – all while delivering a tailored, professional look. I’ve tested dozens of builders and know how frustrating...

4.3

Last updated: March 21, 2025