Think of Google as a teacher grading websites. The ones that pass get ranked higher, and the ones that fail fall to page two (or worse). Here’s how Google “grades” different platforms when it comes to SEO performance.
Google’s SEO Report Card
WordPress: A
Clean code Google can crawl easily
SEO-friendly URLs
Plugins like Yoast SEO + Rank Math for optimization
Fast, mobile-friendly designs
Google gives WordPress top marks.
Wix: B-
Beginner-friendly, but limited SEO control
Slower load speeds drag down rankings
Google passes Wix, but not with honors.
Squarespace: B
Stylish templates, but weak technical SEO flexibility
Fewer options for schema and advanced optimization
Google says: good design, average SEO.
Shopify: B+
Strong for e-commerce
Limited customization for SEO beyond product pages
Google gives Shopify credit, but flexibility is capped.
What Google Really Wants
Sites that load fast
Sites that are mobile-first
Content that’s helpful and keyword-rich
Websites with quality backlinks
WordPress checks all of these boxes better than the rest.
Final Word
If Google were handing out grades, WordPress would be the valedictorian of SEO. That’s why it powers 43% of the internet and remains the #1 choice for rankings in 2025.
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