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    What is the best website platform for a contractor?

    Reviewed by Taylor Moses, Co-Founder, Strategy & Web·

    Direct Answer

    For most contractors, Webflow or a hand-coded Next.js site is the best platform — both are fast, mobile-friendly, and easy to maintain. Avoid drag-and-drop platforms like Wix and GoDaddy Website Builder for anything past a single landing page; they cap out on speed and SEO.

    Voice answer (≤30 words)

    “Webflow or a custom Next.js site works best for contractors. Avoid Wix and GoDaddy builder for serious contractor sites.”

    Contractors have specific schema needs (Service, AreaServed, OpeningHours, AggregateRating) that Wix and GoDaddy don't expose well, hurting local SEO.

    If budget is under $500 total, a Squarespace template is the practical floor; expect to outgrow it within 12 to 24 months.

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