Red Richard
Food Production, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“no-code website creation”
Pros
I went with this because it let me build my website without doing any programming at all. That meant I didn't have to deal with combining different languages like HTML and CSS the way I used to and it ended up saving me a lot of both time and money.
Cons
The only thing I'd still like to tweak a bit more is the font settings.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
munkasir chowdhury
Education Management, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“flexible templates, limited complexity”
Pros
There's a huge selection of templates to choose from and being able to customize them is a big plus. The product is also very user friendly and simple to work with.
Cons
Its main limitation is when you need to build a website with more complex functions, where it can feel restrictive.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
5
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
Kristopher Havard
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“what a software!”
Pros
As a graphic designer, I need a platform that feels accessible, stays user friendly and gives me plenty of built-in features for whatever concept, project or visual direction I need to create. the software delivers all of that and then some.
Cons
Haven't run into any issues and I've been using it regularly for years.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Eleas Hazari
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Has a fair price”
Pros
Feels so easy to use and the pricing is reasonable for just about any type of user.
Cons
The weak spot is responsiveness. The mobile-responsive functions still needs to be improved further.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Education Management, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“con convenient”
Pros
Creating content is easy and getting it published takes very little time.
Cons
It would be even better with a bit more flexibility in the design options.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Mehandi Islam
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“powerful tools for online selling”
Pros
The online store builder, drag and drop editor, booking system and image library are the the software features I enjoy using the most. Integrating it with our existing business setup wasn't completely easy but we worked through it and it ended up doing the job well for us.
Cons
An area where it really needs to work is customer support, along with the community help and knowledge base. Getting assistance can take hours and that part definitely needs improvement. Other than that, everything else is fine.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Fisokuhle Nhlozi
Information Technology and Services, 11-10 employees
More than a year
“my experience”
Pros
The designs all look really good and the marketing and social tools are excellent. Even without any prior knowledge, you can build your own site just by following the instructions. There are also lots of free web apps you can add to your site which is a big plus.
Cons
The only downside is that the free domain name starts with the software, followed by the name you choose for your domain.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Adam Yuunus
Computer Software, 500+ employees
More than a year
“helpful support”
Pros
Right away it felt approachable to set up and learn. The platform offers plenty of templates and features and the documentation is thorough enough to make onboarding much less stressful. Their customer service has been excellent as well and I've also noticed the product keeps getting better over time. Adding a Google Calendar to our site was easy and has been genuinely useful for our neighbors. I also really appreciate being able to edit the mobile version separately from the desktop site.
Cons
Compared with other web hosting options, my biggest issue with the software is the price. Another frustrating part is that the contract renews automatically without any warning which is pretty inconvenient. It also seems to be missing a few features that other website builders offer and the lack of customization has been the most disappointing limitation for me.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
8
Functionality
7
Vivian Long
Facilities Services, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“friendly interface”
Pros
Building a site with the software feels very easy. The templates look modern, polished and professional, with interactive designs that still remain surprisingly simple to customize behind the scenes. Everything is laid out in a way that makes sense so there's no digging around for the builder and no staying up late trying to patch things together with amateur coding. It delivers a friendly, professional and polished online experience from start to finish.
Cons
The only real downside to me is the price. If you want to remove the "the softwaresite.com" part from your URL and get rid of the the software promotional banner at the top of the page, you'll need to pay at least $200 per year.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Janice Bishop
Retail, 11-10 employees
More than a year
“So impressive this is!”
Pros
So easy to get pages set up and add information. Connecting the site to different social media platforms is also simple which saves time. Another big plus is how easily customers can reach out to me through the website.
Cons
I really haven't run into anything missing with this software. On the rare occasion I've had an issue, customer service has been easy to reach and helpful in getting everything sorted out.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Angela viispert
Program Development, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“very good option”
Pros
It is very user friendly and it lets you create really impressive looking sites. The app marketplace is also quite useful. Even as a beginner, it's possible to put together an attractive website without much trouble.
Cons
At times, the platform feels a bit slow and I've lost my work on three occasions because I hadn't saved it right away.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Jason York
Government Administration, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“positive experience”
Pros
Starting off is really easy and building your own website doesn't take much effort. Keeping the site updated or adding new features later on is just as simple to manage.
Cons
Something that could be clearer is the service comparison tables. The pricing itself isn't really the problem but the descriptions explaining what each service includes can be a little confusing.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Antonia Laviolette
Retail, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“you will have full control”
Pros
Compared with a lot of other website builders, the pricing here feels much more affordable. Designing a site is very easy and I can manage everything in one place, from inventory to deciding who gets to see my products.
Cons
One thing I didn't like was having to upgrade the account just to accept payments which means the free plan really isn't a workable option if you want to use it for business.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Heather Ward
Retail, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“works well for business sites”
Pros
As a basic user, this feels very approachable to work with. There are plenty of videos that walk you through exactly how to do the task you're trying to complete which is really helpful. If you want to manage your website internally instead of handing it off to an outside company, the software makes that possible and helps your business present a professional image.
Cons
Even though the platform is designed to be beginner friendly, there are still moments when new users can get confused and need extra help. We want to keep control of the website within the salon rather than turn it over to someone else especially after having a terrible experience doing that before the software. At times, the terminology they use doesn't match the words we use so it's hard to know what feature or tool we should be searching for. We usually figure it out in the end but it can take a while and wastes time when we're trying to find the function we need.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Matthew White
Real Estate, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“really efficient”
Pros
Using the drag and drop site editor has been a real highlight for me--it feels unlike anything else available and makes building pages genuinely enjoyable.
Cons
The monthly cost is definitely higher than a lot of competing platforms. We could put together a website for much less elsewhere but we'd also lose many of the user friendly features and convenience that make this platform so appealing.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Darby OConnor
Fine Art, 11-10 employees
More than a year
“effective tool”
Pros
Navigating it feels very easy. Updating our website, putting together and sending newsletters and managing our online store can all be done quickly without much trouble.
Cons
It can be tricky when several managers need to make changes to the site. If more than one person is trying to work in it at the same time, we have to double-check that nobody else is logged in before making updates.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Sarah Powers
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“quite useful”
Pros
Launching a site felt very easy and it made it simple to bring a website to life. I was able to handle my own site without any issues and my clients have said similar things about their experience. That said having some background in website management definitely helped. If someone is completely new to this, reaching out to customer support at the beginning would probably be the best move.
Cons
Software's SEO capabilities don't seem to be as strong as what you get with other platforms especially WordPress.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
7
Evangelia Marin
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“save time”
Pros
Being able to customize the ready-made designs, templates and pages is a huge plus. It makes a busy manager's job much more efficient and saves a lot of time.
Cons
Social media integration feature could be a bit more user friendly especially when it comes to editing and making changes.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Michael Longo
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“works well”
Pros
Getting a basic website up and running feels very accessible with the software and the built-in templates make the whole process efficient and easy.
Cons
A problem is that adding credit card processing, catalogs or shopping cart features comes at an extra cost.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Hafiz Adnan
Retail, 11-10 employees
Less than a year
“great templates for fast teams”
Pros
In a fast-paced work setting, the software feels like the right fit. It comes with plenty of ready-made templates to choose from based on what we need and the editor can build pages without knowing any coding language. Since user experience is the most important part of creating a website, the software really delivers with templates that work well for both site visitors and the people editing the site.
Cons
An issue that comes up at times is how the website transitions from desktop to mobile. Since so many people browse the internet on their phones now, that can be a drawback.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
