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Strikingly

What is Strikingly?​

Strikingly is a no-code, mobile‑first website builder and hosting platform designed to help anyone—particularly beginners—create simple yet polished websites without coding. It shines when building single-page websites, landing pages, portfolios, or small digital resumes, though multi‑page sites are also possible with paid plans Strikingly+15Wikipedia+15contenttoolkit.co+15.

✅ Key Features​

👍 Pros​

👎 Cons​

  • Design flexibility is limited: Fewer templates (~180–200) and fewer customization options compared to platforms like Wix or Webflow
  • Main focus is single-page sites: Complex, multi-page sites with deeply nested navigation may be awkward to build TCK Publishing
  • Performance can lag: Some reviews mention slower load times due to heavy JavaScript or CSS usage Nimble Website
  • Limited e-commerce on lower plans: You can only sell one product—upgrades needed for full online store functionality TCK Publishing+2Architectural Digest+2SheThrives - Be Unstoppable+2
  • Support sometimes inconsistent: While 24/7 is promised, live chat may not always be available in practice TechRadar+3Forbes+3TechRadar+3

🎯 Who Should Use Strikingly?​

Strikingly is ideal if you:

  • Want to build a professional one-page website quickly
  • Have minimal to no technical skills
  • Are creating a portfolio, personal resume, event page, or small business site
  • Need very basic e-commerce (selling one product or small store)

But consider alternatives if you:

  • Want advanced design control or site scalability
  • Plan a large multi-page website with complex structure
  • Need full-featured e-commerce or SEO tools
  • Prioritize fastest site performance and flexibility

Competitors like Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, and WordPress offer more power, customization, and scalability—but often at a higher price or with steeper learning curves RedditZeroqode+1OnlyNoCode+1.

🧠 In Summary​

Strikingly stands out as an excellent tool for beginners looking to build visually appealing, mobile-optimized, single-page or simple small-business websites without code. It's fast, intuitive, and cost-effective—especially for small stores or landing pages. But be aware of its limitations in customization, page complexity, and performance. If your needs grow—or you envision a more intricate website—you may eventually outgrow what Strikingly offers.

Embbeding your Blubuddy Widgets on your Strikingly Website

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Step 2:

  • From the dashboard, click on the “Create New Site” button to begin a new project.

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Step 3:

  • Choose a website template that suits your design preferences and click on it to start editing.

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Step 4:

  • Once your site is created, you will be taken to the editor interface (canvas).
  • From the left-hand side navigation bar, click on the “Settings” option.

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Step 5:

  • Click on “Show Advanced” to reveal more configuration options.

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Step 6:

  • Scroll down and select the “Custom Code” section.

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Step 7:

  • Paste your widget or custom code snippet into the appropriate input box (usually the footer or header section depending on where you want the widget to appear).
// Example
 <div id="chatbot" botId="YOUR_CHATBOT_ID"></div>
 <script defer src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/atozdebug/chatbot-widget@latest/index.js" type="module"></script>

Step 8:

  • Click the “Update” button to save your changes.

Step 9:

Finally, publish your website to make the widget visible live on your site

Having Trouble? Let's Troubleshoot!​

If your BluBuddy chatbot isn’t appearing or functioning properly on your Strikingly website, try these quick fixes:

  1. Check Code Placement: Ensure the chatbot script is correctly pasted in Strikingly as per directions above.
  2. Verify Installation Code: Ensure that the "Update" button was pushed when the bot was being installed on Strikingly.
  3. Clear Cache & Refresh: Clear browser cache and refresh your website. Try opening it in Incognito Mode.

If everything is correct and you are still unable to move forward, write to us at hello@blubuddy.io Our Team will reach out to you as soon as possible for troubleshooting your problem.