Wix, a user-friendly website creator
Description: Wix is a platform for creating websites without needing advanced technical skills. It provides users with a drag-and-drop interface to customise existing templates while also allowing them to design websites from scratch. Wix offers a limited free version and requires having an account for website creation. Wix was founded in 2006 by Avishai Abrahami, Nadav Abrahami, and Giora Kaplan.
Evaluation: Wix is an easy-to-use website builder that requires no tech expertise. It can be used by teachers to organise materials and make information more accessible to students. Wix's free version should suffice for classroom needs.
Cost: Free limited version with registration + paid plans available.
Respect for privacy 
Privacy evaluations indicate how a tool handles personal data collection, storage, and sharing, including GDPR compliance and security measures, among others. The ICT-REV team provides them for informational purposes, reflecting our best understanding at the time of review, but assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of these evaluations and encourages users to conduct their own assessments: Medium. Wix collects various types of personal information, including data provided by users during registration, subscription, purchase, or direct communication with the tool. It also collects information generated through usage, such as browsing activity, device information, and more. The data collection serves several purposes, such as providing and improving services, as well as marketing and advertising. Wix shares user data with third-party service providers to enhance its services, including identifiers and commercial information. It also employs cookies and similar tracking technologies for various purposes, including performance, security, functionality, and advertising. Wix stores and processes user data in various jurisdictions, including the USA, Europe, and Israel. It ensures data protection through contractual agreements with data storage providers and transfer mechanisms. Wix acknowledges users’ rights to access, modify, or delete their personal data. It states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English + 18 others.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, users with an account can save work for future use.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: Not for the browser version; yes for the device apps.
- Compatibility/ Operating System: Any browser; Android, iOS.