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.