Website development tools enable instructional designers to create and manage websites without coding knowledge.

These platforms offer a variety of templates and customization options. As an instructional designer, may want to use a website to showcase your portfolio, interact with clients, share your expertise through articles, or host a course.

Squarespace is a popular website builder known for its well-designed templates and ease of use as well as its ability to integrate with third-party services.

WordPress powers a large percentage of websites on the internet.

WordPress.org does not providing hosting or domains, but it is highly customizable with themes and plugins. You also have more control over branding and maintenance. The trade-off is that there is a higher learning curve to build and maintain your site.

WordPress.com is hosted through WordPress. It’s a more limited option in terms of themes and customizations, and you can’t install plugins. However, it is automatically maintained and requires less tech skills. There is a free tier, but you’ll have a wordpress.com subdomain.

Wix is a website builder known for its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and extensive template options. Wix offers various design features and third-party integrations to enhance functionality, making it easier to incorporate features like booking systems or e-commerce capabilities into your site.

Google Sites is a free and straightforward website builder that integrates seamlessly with other Google Workspace tools. However, with Google Sites, you will receive a subdomain that you do not own, and images count against your storage space.

As an instructional designer, you may not need to build your own website, especially if you work full-time for an organization. However, if you are a freelancer, you may find yourself needing a professional website.