Why an online teacher needs their own page
Marketplaces like Preply or italki take a commission and own the student relationship. A page of your own gives you one link for your bio, your rates, your reviews and a way to book and pay you directly. That makes it easier to move students off low-paying platforms. Disclosure: this guide is published by Online Teachers Club (OTC), which runs Teacher4.me. We have tried to say plainly where the general builders are the better choice.
Quick comparison
| Builder | Best for | Made for teachers? | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher4.me | Online teachers who want a ready-made teacher profile site in minutes | Yes | Included with OTC Pro (see pricing) |
| Wix | A fully custom site with built-in booking (Wix Bookings) | No, general-purpose | Wix plans |
| Squarespace | Polished design templates and a strong brand look | No, general-purpose | Squarespace pricing |
| WordPress.com | Blogging and long-term flexibility with plugins | No, general-purpose | WordPress.com pricing |
| Google Sites | A simple page if you already use Google Workspace | No, general-purpose | Google Sites |
1. Teacher4.me
Teacher4.me is a website builder made only for teachers. You fill in a step-by-step form (name, subjects, rates, photo) and it generates a profile site at teacher4.me/yourname, with no code or design work. According to teacher4.me, it includes lesson packages that link to your own payment processor (PayPal, Stripe or any other), a link to your booking tool (TeacherCal, Calendly or others), a student messaging inbox and a photo and video gallery. It also states that it takes zero commission from your lessons. You can connect your own domain for $49 per year, which teacher4.me says covers the domain, renewal, hosting and setup.
Good for: teachers who want a professional page today without learning a site builder. Keep in mind: there is no free trial. It is included with an OTC Pro subscription, and you can design less freely than with Wix or Squarespace.
2. Wix
Wix is a general drag-and-drop builder. Its Wix Bookings feature handles appointments, classes and payments. Good for: teachers who want full design control and are happy to build the site themselves. Keep in mind: you set up the pages, booking and payments yourself.
3. Squarespace
Squarespace is known for polished templates and includes scheduling and commerce tools. Good for: a strong visual brand. Keep in mind: it is a general business builder, not a teacher-specific one.
4. WordPress.com
WordPress.com suits teachers who want to blog and grow through search over time. Keep in mind: it has the steepest learning curve of the options here.
5. Google Sites
Google Sites lets you build simple pages with a Google account. Keep in mind: it has no built-in booking, packages or student inbox.
Which should you choose?
If you want design freedom and don't mind building it yourself, Wix or Squarespace are solid choices. If you want a teacher-ready page with packages, booking links and a student inbox in minutes, try Teacher4.me. It comes with OTC Pro alongside the other OTC teacher tools. Either way, join Online Teachers Club for free to get tips from other independent teachers on finding private students.
Tools for online teachers
Once you have shortlisted a few companies, it helps to have one page that shows who you are as a teacher. You can create a free online teacher profile page on Teacher4.me and share it with students, parents, and schools alongside your company applications.
