Why Your Wix or Framer Site Isn’t Ranking (And How to Fix It for SEO in 2025)

You launched your site on Wix, Framer AI, or another popular AI website builder. It looks slick. It's mobile responsive. It even has those cool animations.
So why the heck aren’t you ranking on Google?

You're not alone. In 2025, many small businesses, creators, and solopreneurs are hitting the same frustrating wall: their AI-built or user-friendly low-code sites simply aren’t showing up where it matters most—in relevant search results that drive business.

Here’s a breakdown of why this happens, and more importantly, how TiltStack helps you fix it (often without needing to start completely from scratch).

1. The Inherent SEO Limitations of Wix, Framer & Most AI Builders

These platforms are fantastic for speed of launch and ease of use. But what makes them simple on the front end often means compromises and limitations under the hood, directly impacting your site's visibility to search engines:

• Overloaded JavaScript & Slow Load Times:
  • AI sites and many template-based builders often inject bloated code or numerous scripts, significantly slowing down page load times.
  • Slow sites lead to poor Core Web Vitals scores, which is a direct Google ranking penalty.
• Weak or Inaccessible Meta Control:
  • Platforms like Framer can limit easy access to or full customization of advanced meta titles, descriptions, and canonical tags for every page type.
  • Wix sometimes adds non-user-friendly query strings to URLs or has had historical issues with consistent indexing for more complex sites.
• No True Custom Schema or Structured Data Implementation:
  • Google relies heavily on schema markup (structured data) to understand your content's context (e.g., LocalBusiness, Service, FAQPage, Article). Most AI builders offer very limited or no support for implementing the full range of necessary custom schema types.
• Poor or Unchangeable URL Structure:
  • Clean, keyword-rich URLs are a key component of good SEO.
  • Many builders default to cryptic, non-optimized URLs or offer limited control over customizing them effectively.

2. Common SEO Complaints We Hear (Sound Familiar?)

If you've used these platforms, these frustrations might resonate:

• “I searched my exact business name, and I’m not even on page 1 of Google!”
• “Google isn’t showing my specific service pages; it only shows my homepage for everything.”
• “My images don’t rank in Google Images, and I have no idea if half my pages are even indexed.”
• “My site is pretty—but it feels invisible to potential customers.”

These typically aren’t just design problems; they often stem from underlying technical SEO and site architecture issues inherent in the platform.

3. How TiltStack Fixes These SEO Issues for Wix, Framer & AI-Built Sites

We help you repair your site's SEO foundation or strategically rebuild it so it can actually be found by your target audience.

• 🔍 Step 1: Comprehensive SEO Audit + Crawl Report
  We start with a full technical analysis of your current website, identifying:

  • Indexing issues (what pages Google can and cannot see).
  • On-page SEO errors (missing titles, poor keyword usage, bad heading structure).
  • Core Web Vitals performance bottlenecks.
  • Current keyword visibility and ranking gaps.
  • Schema markup deficiencies.

• 🧱 Step 2: Code-Optimized Custom Build or Strategic Rework (If Needed)
  If your current platform fundamentally can't be optimized for your SEO goals, we can rebuild it using modern, clean, and SEO-first frameworks (like Eleventy, Next.js, or other appropriate tech stacks). This gives you:

  • Clean, semantic HTML structure.
  • Advanced image optimization (WebP, proper alt text).
  • Correct heading hierarchy (H1-H6).
  • An SEO-first mobile experience.
  • Full control over every technical SEO aspect.

• 📄 Step 3: Schema, Metadata & Local SEO Implementation
  Whether we're fixing your existing site or rebuilding, we implement crucial SEO elements:

  • Custom LocalBusiness, Service, FAQPage, Article, and other relevant schema markup.
  • Optimized page-level meta titles and descriptions for every important page.
  • Proper OpenGraph tags for enhanced social media sharing.
  • Clean URL mapping and implementation of 301 redirects if migrating or restructuring.

Start here: Web Design + SEO Services by TiltStack

4. Real Fix Case Study: From Framer AI Frustration to Front Page Results

(Note: This is a representative example of the results we achieve)

• Client: A boutique creative agency whose initial website was built rapidly on Framer AI.
• The Issue: The site looked visually impressive but had virtually no organic search presence beyond their brand name. Key service pages weren't being indexed, and lead generation from search was zero.
• The TiltStack Solution:
  • We conducted a thorough SEO audit, confirming significant indexing and on-page issues.
  • We strategically rebuilt the core service pages and blog template using a custom HTML/CSS/JS approach on a lightweight framework, focusing on clean code and SEO structure.
  • We implemented detailed Service and Article schema markup and optimized all meta data.
  • We submitted a clean sitemap and integrated Google Analytics 4 with conversion tracking.
• The Result:
  • 3x more organic search impressions within 60 days.
  • Ranked #1 locally for 2 of their core service keywords.
  • Significant increase in qualified leads from organic search.

Explore similar successes: TiltStack Portfolio

5. Should You Rebuild Your AI Site or Try to Optimize It?

If you’re on Wix, Framer, or another AI builder and your primary goal is to grow your business via Google Search:

• ✅ Consider a Rebuild If:
  • You plan to scale your services, content, or traffic significantly and need full SEO control and flexibility.
  • You've hit multiple fundamental SEO roadblocks on your current platform that can't be fixed internally (e.g., no custom schema, poor URL control, persistent speed issues).
  • Your business relies heavily on ranking for competitive, non-branded keywords.
• ⚙️ Consider Optimization First If:
  • Your budget is very limited right now.
  • You primarily need help with basic on-page SEO tweaks (titles, descriptions, simple content structure), keyword guidance, and understanding your current platform's capabilities.
  • Your SEO goals are very modest or focused purely on branded search.

👉 Unsure? Talk to TiltStack for a free SEO audit and honest advice.

6. What Does It Cost to Fix Wix/Framer/AI Site SEO Issues?

We offer transparent solutions:

• 🔹 SEO Fix Audit & Action Plan: $295 one-time. Includes a full site crawl, technical SEO report, identification of key issues, and a prioritized action plan you can implement or hire us to execute.
• 🔹 On-Platform SEO Optimization: Starts at $750. For fixing and enhancing SEO within the limitations of your existing Wix, Framer, or AI builder site (titles, metas, content structure, basic schema where possible).
• 🔹 Full Custom Rebuild with SEO-Optimized Code: From $3,500 (or starting at $195/month on our all-inclusive plans). This involves migrating your content to a new, SEO-first custom platform.

View: Our Website Pricing Overview

Final Thoughts: Great Design is Useless Without Discovery

AI website builders and low-code platforms make it incredibly easy to launch a visually appealing website. But a beautiful website that no one can find on Google isn’t helping your business grow. Visibility is what drives business.

If your Wix, Framer, or AI-built site isn’t showing up, it’s not a reflection on your business – it’s often a limitation of the tool. TiltStack can help you bridge that critical gap between design and discovery.

📈 Book a free SEO consultation and let's get your site found in 2025.

FAQs

Q1: Can you really fix the SEO on my existing Framer or Wix site without a full rebuild?
A: In many cases, yes, we can make significant improvements. We'll conduct an SEO audit to assess what's achievable within your current platform's limitations (e.g., optimizing content, titles, descriptions, image alt text, and internal linking). However, for deep technical SEO issues or full schema control, a rebuild might be the best long-term solution.

Q2: Do you offer hosting and ongoing SEO together?
A: Absolutely. Our monthly all-inclusive website plans bundle custom design/development, secure hosting, ongoing maintenance, SSL, and foundational SEO. We also offer dedicated ongoing SEO service packages for more aggressive growth.

Q3: If I rebuild my site with TiltStack, will I lose any current Google rankings I have?
A: No. A core part of our migration and rebuild process is an SEO-safe transition. We meticulously implement 301 redirects from all old URLs to new ones, preserve and optimize existing meta data, ensure consistent content, and manage all technical aspects to maintain (and usually significantly improve) your ranking signals.

Q4: Can you help with setting up my Google Business Profile correctly too?
A: Yes! Optimizing your Google Business Profile is a key part of local SEO, which we often integrate into our SEO strategies and website builds for local service businesses.

Q5: How soon can I expect to see SEO results after you fix or rebuild my site?
A: Technical SEO fixes (like improving site speed or indexing issues) can sometimes show positive effects relatively quickly (within weeks). Improvements in organic rankings for target keywords typically build steadily over 30–90 days and beyond, depending on the competitiveness of your industry and keywords. SEO is a long-term strategy.