Weebly
Weebly is a straightforward, affordable option for a simple small-business site or store, now benefiting from Square's payment ecosystem.
Weebly's 70+ templates are functional but feel dated next to Wix or Squarespace's more current design libraries.
The editor is simple and approachable, with a shorter learning curve than more feature-dense competitors.
SEO tools cover the essentials (titles, descriptions, alt text) without much depth beyond that.
Square integration makes payments and in-person/online sync straightforward, though the store feature set is basic compared to Shopify.
A usable free plan exists, and paid tiers starting around $10/mo are among the more affordable in the category.
Email and chat support during business hours, with a smaller help center than larger competitors.
Weebly review in depth
Weebly Today
Weebly was one of the first popular drag-and-drop website builders, and it has been part of Square since 2018. Since then, Square has focused most of its new development on Square Online, its commerce-first site builder, while Weebly continues to run for existing and new users. In practice, this means Weebly is stable and familiar, but it receives fewer major new features than the leading builders.
Who Weebly Suits Best
Weebly fits people who want a simple site with a low monthly cost: a small business brochure site, a club or community group, a personal site, or a small store — particularly if the business already uses Square for in-person payments. If you need modern design trends, extensive integrations, or a platform that is actively expanding its features, compare it with Wix, Squarespace, or Square Online before you decide.
The Editor
The editor uses drag-and-drop elements placed into structured sections, so content snaps into place rather than floating freely. It is easy to learn in an afternoon and difficult to break, which is ideal for non-technical owners. The trade-off is limited design freedom: changing layouts beyond what the theme allows means editing the theme's code, which most users will avoid.
Templates and Design
The theme library is smaller and looks more dated than the design libraries of newer competitors. Clean, minimal themes still work well for straightforward business sites, especially with good photography. Check how each theme looks on mobile before committing, and keep the number of fonts and colors small to give an older theme a more current feel.
Selling With Square
Weebly's store features include products, inventory, coupons, and checkout through Square payments. The main advantage is the connection to Square's ecosystem: businesses that sell in person with Square can keep online and offline sales closer together. For a store you plan to grow significantly, a dedicated platform such as Shopify — or Square Online itself — offers more depth.
Pricing
A free plan with Weebly branding and a subdomain lets you try the editor without paying. Paid plans are among the cheaper options in the category and add a custom domain connection, more features, and, at higher tiers, more store functionality. Compare the store features across plans carefully, as the cheapest paid tier is aimed at simple sites rather than selling.
The Bottom Line
Weebly remains a sensible, low-cost choice for simple sites and small stores, especially for existing Square merchants. Choose a more actively developed builder if design quality, integrations, or long-term growth are priorities.
- 1Create a Weebly account
Sign up at weebly.com — the free plan requires no credit card.
- 2Choose a template
Browse Weebly's template library and pick a starting design.
- 3Drag and drop your content
Add text, image, and store elements directly onto the page.
- 4Connect Square for payments
Link a Square account to accept payments if you're selling products or services.
- 5Publish your site
Preview your site, connect a domain, and publish.
