Sitoo Web

CNET Editors' review

Your nephew might have awesome Web skills, or maybe you can do it yourself, but chances are you'll pay a lot to have a Web designer build a Web site, or pay a lot for the software you need to build, publish, and maintain your own site. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for, but it's definitely better to be able to try before you buy, especially when the software costs 5 bills. So we were pleased with the terms of Sitoo Web's 31-day trial period, which basically lets you try the software's full range of features, though with visible watermarks on the Web sites you create, and a few other restrictions, such as limited access to Sitoo's library of Web site templates and designs. You'll have to register to obtain a license key even to use the free trial, too, but it's a quick and painless process, and it entitles you to technical support, even during the trial. Recent updates include enhanced support for Live Edit apps.

Sitoo Web's user interface bears little resemblance to similar tools, and in fact it's more like a Web site than a GUI itself, in many ways. For instance, the main view is divided into a Start Menu section with two basic controls, Create Website and Open Project, with a list view for displaying active projects, and a News section displaying updates, program-related headlines, and links to video tutorials. Speaking of which, Sitoo Web offers numerous video tutorials, starting with the Intro Video on the Start Menu. Shortcuts offer quick access to a Showroom of example sites as well as a Forum and Contact Info. A conventional menu bar offers more traditional access to the Tools, Publish, Format, and other menus.

We started by clicking Create Website and picking one of 77 sample templates. Next, we entered our company name and data. All you need is a project name, though; you can fill the rest in later. The site editing page has a more conventional look. One-click publishing made posting our site a cinch. Sitoo Web has more features, like search engine optimization. Worth it? Try it and see.

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All User Reviews
  • All versions:

    3.6 stars

    out of 9 votes

    • 5 star: 5
    • 4 star: 0
    • 3 star: 1
    • 2 star: 1
    • 1 star: 2
  • Current version:

    3.3 stars

    out of 6 votes

    • 5 star: 3
    • 4 star: 0
    • 3 star: 1
    • 2 star: 0
    • 1 star: 2
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  • 1.0 stars

    "Malware? Never got to try the software due to the bugs"

    March 11, 2013  |   By almostkassie

    Version: Sitoo Web 2010

    Pros

    I never got around to finding any, because my computer was instantly taken over with pop-ups, and my Mozilla browser forcibly installed a toolbar I didn't want and promptly crashed, resetting all my browser settings.

    Cons

    As soon as I installed the program, Mozilla crashed and reopened with a new toolbar installed, new search defaults, new home page settings... I lost all my tabs that were previously open. Then I started getting immediate popups.

    Summary

    This is the first time I've been disappointed to download something from cnet. Fortunately a System Restore seems to have done the trick.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Mr Editor it was worth it!"

    January 19, 2013  |   By Saravo

    Version: Sitoo Web 2010

    Pros

    The user interface is amazing and the possibilities to create great websites are very good. I love to build webisites and this software is a perfect match to my skills.

    Cons

    The price is maybe to high, but I have to say that I am very satisfied with my special offer. Tip: During the final days of trial period I recieved discount of $100!

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  • 5.0 stars

    "It's fun to build websites!"

    September 10, 2012  |   By andyloewe

    Version: Sitoo Web 2010

    Pros

    Very easy to use. The graphical effects you can use to create menu buttons or apply to images.

    Cons

    Like to see a Mac version.

    Summary

    It's a fun and intuitive to work with. Buy this software if you want to build your website yourself and don't want to spend hours with programming.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "annoying to use"

    August 29, 2012  |   By MeanGenius

    Version: Sitoo Web 2010

    Pros

    none at all

    Cons

    very sloww

    Summary

    this software is soooo slowww, it was simply annoying to use

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Just love it"

    June 19, 2012  |   By dwoodland

    Version: Sitoo Web 2010

    Pros

    Easy to get started. Much help available. Compared to Wordpress it was easier to have a good looking result. Can also work offline and publish when I get connected.

    Cons

    $499 is maybe a bit high for personal use, but I didn't bother since I bought it for my company

    Summary

    It was really easy to create my company website and it feels easy to update.

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  • 3.0 stars

    "Not fair to rate it"

    May 13, 2012  |   By switchip

    Version: Sitoo Web 2010

    Pros

    Easy to work with

    Cons

    Mainly the price chased me away
    I have paid more for programs,,,BUT they are programs I use almost every day.

    Summary

    Might be a good buy for a Web Developer

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