On Wednesday, Wix.com launched a new Wix Code platform that combines Wix editor with features for advanced applications and design. Nir Zohar, President and COO of Wix, joins Cheddar to discuss how the new platform will make the website design process easier.
The past quarter, Wix saw growth in revenue and subscriptions. Some 188,000 new premium subscriptions were added, which is up 33% year-over-year. He talks about Wix hitting record levels of conversion, mainly due to new product releases, and improvements to existing products.
Plus, how will a re-write of the tax reform bill impact the small businesses working on the Wix platform? Zohar says he hopes it will stimulate the economy, and allow more small businesses to flourish and create websites on the platform.
The global semiconductor shortage is actively hurting numerous industries, with the auto industry itself on pace to lose $210 billion by the end of the year. Brad Wimmer, EVP at Auto Lenders, joined Cheddar to discuss a White House meeting surrounding chip shortages and how industries can find a way to move forward. He noted that the end of the shortage is unlikely if the U.S. continues to depend on outside manufacturers. "We need consistent momentum and clarity, and we do not have that right now," Wimmer said. "So, I think this is going to continue into 2023."
