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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
1 stars
Version: WebSite X5 5.0.4
Pros: Nothing
Cons: The program would not even start. I was hearing error sounds, but no error messages were popping up. The uninstall won't work, and it is not listed in the Add/Remove Programs. I still haven't figured out how to get it off of my PC.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
3 stars
Version: WebSite X5 5.0.4
"Some neat tools included but need more layout editing control"
Pros: Easy to understand.It have alot of templates.Include some neat transition effects.
Cons: Buying it thru Paypal is a pain, but you can call over the phone to purchase it. . Although it has alot of templates, it is impossible to customize the navigational layout, it allows up to 5 navigational buttons or drop-down navigational menu levels. It is impossible to customize pre-installed template to include your own logo or change the background or navigational menu design and you will have to end up creating your own custom template. I wanted to create a horizontal navigational bar at the bottom of the webpage, but there is no option available to do this. There is no online Support Forum, only a support e-mail address to ask for help, but no-one really responds. The software Help Content index is in Italian but it does not search capababilites, if you click on the help topic (in Italian), the search result in English. It doesn't have e-commerce capabilities, I was told that they will add this feature in a future version. This is good for beginners but not for the experienced website designer. There is room for improvement of the software.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: WebSite X5 5.0.4
"Great! I create my website in a very easy way"
Pros: - very easy to use
- I don't have to know anything about HTML, PHP, ASP etc!
- advanced features like email forms and reserved area
- many templates
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2 stars
Version: WebSite X5 5.0.4
"You need a good website? Then you don't need this!"
Pros: Easy to understand, good for HTML, php, etc. greenhorns (or those without any knowledge about these languages at all)
The templates are fine.
Cons: Yes, 5-easy steps, not at all right!
A website requires a lot of time to get completed, just 5 steps aren't enough.
A lot of research and hard work is required even in a niche site. How can they expect us to complete the site in just 5 steps?
The software gives us a very little space for editing our pages, in fact, a very little space for creating them!
Actually, I believe, it should have been just a website starter kit, one that helps make the layout of the various pages, not a site-creation software.
I seriously recommend those who know HTML and other web-languages to create their site using these and for those who don't, I want you to learn them, it can' be that difficult! Besides it's going to help you a long way, first by saving a lot by refraining from the purchase of these softwares.
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