How to Build a Free Website with Wix (Wix Tutorial)

Want to build a free website but not sure if Wix is really free? In this post — based on Julian Weber's hands-on tutorial — you'll learn exactly what the Wix free plan includes, what happens when you hit publish, and whether a free Wix site is enough for your needs or just a great starting point.

Table of Contents

1. What Is Wix?
2. Is Wix Free?
3. Sign Up and Choose a Template for Your Wix Website
4. Customize Your Free Wix Website
5. Publish Your Free Wix Website
6. Free Plan Limitations You Should Know
7. When to Upgrade to a Wix Premium Plan
8. How Much Does Wix Cost?
9. Is Wix Good for Beginners?
10. FAQ

Wix is one of the most popular website builders in the world, used by millions of people to create professional websites — no coding required.

It works with a simple drag-and-drop editor, hundreds of designer-made templates, and a large app marketplace that lets you add features like contact forms, online stores, booking systems, and more.

Whether you're building a portfolio, a small business site, or an online shop, Wix covers a huge range of use cases. You can get started at julianweber.com/wix-en.

Yes — Wix offers a genuinely free plan that lets you build and publish a website at no cost. You don't need to enter a credit card to get started.

However, the free plan comes with some important limitations (covered below). Think of it as a solid way to try out the platform and get your site live quickly.

For a full breakdown of what each plan includes, the free option is a great first step before deciding whether you want to upgrade.

Head to julianweber.com/try-wix-free and create a free account with your email address or Google login. No payment details are required.

Once inside, Wix will ask what kind of website you want to build — a business site, portfolio, blog, online store, etc. Based on your answer, it will either suggest a template or offer to build one with its AI assistant.

You can browse the template library yourself and pick one that matches your style. Templates are fully customizable, so don't worry if it's not a perfect match right out of the box.

The Wix Editor is where the magic happens. Click on any element on the page — text, images, buttons, sections — and edit it directly.

You can drag and drop new elements from the left-hand panel, change colors and fonts to match your brand, and rearrange sections however you like. Wix also supports Wix AI tools that can help you generate copy and design suggestions.

For designing visuals and banners, Julian recommends Canva, which integrates nicely into your design workflow alongside Wix.

Once you're happy with how your site looks, click the Publish button in the top right corner. Your site goes live immediately — no waiting, no technical setup.

On the free plan, your website address will look like this: username.wixsite.com/mysitename. It's a Wix subdomain, not your own custom domain.

This is one of the most important limitations to understand about the free plan before you go live. Your visitors will see the Wix branding in the URL.

As Julian explains in the tutorial, the Wix free plan is real — but it does come with restrictions:

• Wix-branded domain — Your site URL will be username.wixsite.com/yoursite instead of yoursite.com
• Wix ads — Wix displays its own branding/ads on free sites
• No custom domain — You can't connect a domain you own (like one from IONOS)
• Limited storage and bandwidth — The free plan has lower storage and bandwidth caps than paid plans
• No eCommerce — You can't accept payments or run an online store on the free plan
• No premium apps — Some Wix App Market tools require a paid plan

For personal projects, learning, or testing an idea, the free plan is perfectly fine. For a business website, you'll likely want to upgrade.

If any of the following apply to you, it's time to move to a paid Wix plan:

• You want a custom domain (e.g. yourname.com)
• You want to remove Wix branding from your site
• You need to accept payments or run an online store
• You want more storage for media and files
• You need professional email connected to your domain

Upgrading is straightforward — just go to the Plans & Pricing section in your Wix dashboard and choose the plan that fits your needs. Julian recommends starting with the free plan to get comfortable with the editor first.

Wix offers several paid plans with different features and price points. The exact pricing varies by country and is updated periodically, so check the Wix pricing page for current rates.

Generally speaking, Wix plans fall into three categories:

• Light / Core — Great for personal sites and portfolios with a custom domain
• Business — Designed for accepting payments and running eCommerce
• Business Elite — Advanced features for larger sites and teams

All paid plans remove Wix branding and allow custom domains. The free plan remains available indefinitely — there's no time limit.

Absolutely. Wix is one of the most beginner-friendly website builders available today. You don't need to write a single line of code to create a professional-looking site.

The drag-and-drop editor is intuitive, the templates are polished, and Wix's help center and community are extensive. Julian's channel is also a great resource — he regularly publishes Wix tutorials in plain, easy-to-follow language.

If you're creating your first website and want something that looks great without a steep learning curve, Wix is an excellent choice. Get started at julianweber.com/try-wix-free.