Wix vs. Squarespace:

Wix – Pros

  • Generally beginner-friendly, but editing can become frustrating over time due to its lack of structure and inconsistent interface

  • Wix supports a wide range of app integrations, but since you're not currently using any, that flexibility isn’t really a factor here

Wix – Cons

  • The editor can become sluggish, especially on older sites

  • Layouts are harder to keep consistent across breakpoints; mobile responsiveness requires more manual tweaking

  • Backend structure becomes messy over time—this includes unlabeled or overlapping elements, inconsistent styles across pages, hard-to-find assets, and clunky navigation in the editor

  • Both platforms support basic SEO features like custom titles, descriptions, and alt tags. In practice, there's not a huge difference here—just slight workflow and UI preferences

  • Design overhauls can be time-consuming

Squarespace – Pros

  • A clean, structured editing interface makes it easier to build and maintain professional-looking pages

  • Better mobile responsiveness is built in. It still will require tweaks, but it's a couple of hours vs. a day of tweaking

  • Better SEO setup with easier integration of metadata, image alt tags, and page titles

  • Better image handling and presentation, especially for portfolios or galleries

  • I can build the site in a way that makes it easier for you to confidently make edits (like marking a piece as 'sold' or adding to your news) on your own over time

Squarespace – Cons

  • Layout flexibility is constrained to a grid system, but that’s unlikely to be an issue in this case

  • Fewer app integrations than Wix, though not relevant here

Rebuild vs. Overhaul:

Time and Cost Considerations

At $500 per day, efficiency matters. Here's how the options compare:

Rebuilding on Squarespace:

  • Possibly faster to build from scratch than to clean up and refactor an aging Wix site

  • Offers a fresh start with consistent styling and structure

  • Better overall user experience for site visitors

  • Easier to maintain long-term

  • Realistic to complete the rebuild in as little as 2 days

Overhauling on Wix:

  • Risk of spending more time untangling legacy design decisions

  • More difficult to create consistent layouts across pages and screen sizes

  • Less elegant end result compared to a Squarespace site

My take: Given the simplicity of the current site and the fact that there aren't any plugin dependencies to worry about, rebuilding in Squarespace may be worth considering. It could offer a cleaner result and be easier to update moving forward, and would likely allow me to work more efficiently on the changes you're looking for.