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RMCM VS WIX

WIX LOOKS FINE. IT JUST DOESN'T RANK.

Wix sites rank for the business name and not much else. The platform ships its own JavaScript on every page, caps what you can do with technical SEO, and locks your code inside a system you never own. What that costs you is less obvious than the monthly fee.

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HOW THEY ACTUALLY COMPARE.

Feature RMCM Custom Site Wix
SEO control Full: custom metadata, schema, Core Web Vitals Platform-restricted: can't modify technical foundation
Page speed Optimized: built to pass Core Web Vitals Platform-throttled: Wix JS adds load time you can't remove
Code ownership Yes: GitHub repo, yours outright at launch No, locked to the Wix platform
Monthly hosting cost $0: Vercel free tier covers typical small business traffic $17–$35/month, forever
Build timeline 5–7 days from kickoff to launch Ongoing DIY time investment
Structured data Built in from day one: schema, FAQPage, local signals Not available on most plans
Can you leave? Yes: port to any host, code is yours No, rebuild from scratch when you're ready to move on

THE REAL COST

THE FEE IS VISIBLE. THE RANKINGS YOU'RE MISSING AREN'T.

The subscription isn't the problem

The $17–$35/month shows up on your credit card. The customers who searched for your service, hit a slow page, and went to a competitor do not.

Wix's JavaScript runs on every page

The platform ships its own JavaScript bundle with every page load. You cannot remove it. Core Web Vitals failures come standard, and Google's algorithm treats slow pages as lower-quality results.

Structured data doesn't exist on Wix

Schema markup tells Google what your business does, where you serve, and what questions you answer. It drives local pack rankings and AI Overview appearances. Wix doesn't support custom schema on most plans.

Leaving Wix means starting over

Your Wix site's code belongs to Wix. When you're ready to move on, and most businesses are within 3 years, everything gets rebuilt: design, content structure, URL history. A site you own doesn't come with that ceiling.

IS THIS A FIT?

CLEAR ABOUT WHO RMCM IS BUILT FOR.

Choose RMCM if

  • You're on Wix and ranking for nothing beyond your business name
  • You want to own your site outright with no monthly platform lock-in
  • You need local SEO and schema built in, not bolted on after the fact
  • You're ready for a professional build shipped in 5–7 days

Stay on Wix if

  • You need to make daily content updates completely on your own
  • You're pre-revenue and not yet ready to invest in a professional build
  • You only need a simple one-page presence with no ranking ambitions

RECENT RESULTS

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can't Wix SEO apps fix the ranking problem?
No. SEO apps patch surface-level issues, but they can't change Wix's JavaScript architecture or Core Web Vitals ceiling. Those are baked into the platform. The ranking gap comes from the foundation.
My Wix site looks fine. Why would I rebuild it?
Visual quality and search visibility are different things. A slow, structurally weak site won't rank for competitive local terms regardless of how it looks. Most Wix sites rank for the business name and not much else.
Will I lose my current rankings if I switch from Wix?
The rebuild preserves your URL structure and redirects any changed paths. Most clients see ranking improvements within 4 to 8 weeks of launch, not drops.
What does switching from Wix actually cost?
RMCM web design projects start at $1,000 and typically fall between $1,000 and $2,000. Compare that to $204 to $420 per year on Wix. Within 3 to 5 years you have paid more in subscriptions than a custom site costs outright, with weaker SEO the entire time and no code you own.
Do I need technical skills to update my new site after switching?
No. Your site ships with a content guide for text updates. Simple edits are straightforward file changes and RMCM is available for support. You don't have to touch code or server settings. You can also compare RMCM against Squarespace and GoDaddy.