Website Building Made Easy: How to Build Your Own Website
Everybody wants to own a piece of the Internet today, but not everybody can afford hiring a web designer, webmaster and SEO expert.
Fortunately, there are many low-cost and also absolutely free web hosting and Do-It-Yourself site building services out there. What used to be costly a decade ago comes at $0-$10/mo today.
What used to be done exclusively by web designers is done by completely HTML-illiterate users – all this was made possible thanks to the online website builders.
Can’t believe it’s true?
Just check out the features of the DIY website builders listed below – some of them can even compete with WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and other popular CMS!
Let me introduce TOP 3 from the most easy-to use website builders: Wix, uKit and Weebly.
Wix
Wix is one of the most recognizable brands in the niche. This website builder has a free version and it has no expiration date.
Wix is ridiculously easy-to-use, so if you’re a novice and have no idea how to make your own website, this site builder will be a godsend for you. Here’s why:
- Drag-and-drop/WYSIWYG interface.
- Artificial Design Intelligence (Wix ADI).
- Inbuilt Mobile View Editor.
- Huge collection of templates.
- Wix App Market (widgets that you can integrate into your website in order to extend its functionality).
Thrilled? Read my in-depth Wix review to see whether or not this web service works for you.
uKit
Many independent experts say that uKit is a perfect solution for small business. And many photographers, real estate agents and building companies have already confirmed it.
uKit is among those website builders that propose responsive themes. Among other distinctive features of uKit I would list:
- Excellent responsive templates.
- easy-to-use drag&drop site editor.
- a pack of useful widgets.
- the cheapest pricing.
You will find more about this website builder in my uKit review. Important note: uKit doesn’t have free versions. There’s a free 14-day trial, afterwards you have to purchase one of their paid plans to continue using the system.
Weebly
Weebly is a versatile website builder that is extremely popular among independent professionals and small bloggers, e-shop owners and communities. One of the Weebly’s key advantages are ability of source code editing and membership functions.
With the newest Weebly 4 version this site builder proposes a variety of eCommerce and marketing tools. Its strengths are:
- Intuitive interface.
- Inbuilt e-shop (you can try it even when using a Starter plan).
- Excellent customer care.
You will find more specs in my Weebly review.
Thanks for a marvelous posting! I really enjoyed reading it.
Hi, Ashley,
Thanks for your comment!
Do any of these sites allow you to easily drop in HTML5 animations like you would an image or a video (without having to manipulate a bunch of code)?.
Hi,
Wix allows to add HTML5 animations with one click.