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<\/p>\nWhen I first started out a lot of the website builders nowadays were not around and everything was a lot more complex. <\/p>\n
Ignoring the Microsoft frontpage which was diabolical, I had no idea how to code so I was searching for a simple way to create a professional website without all the hassle.<\/p>\n
These are the ones that I\u2019ve tried and tested and moved forward to the one I am using to this present day.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start with Microsoft Expressions 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n After doing 4 hours of research on this software I came to a decision, I decided to purchase this software as the reviews were saying how easy it was to use.<\/p>\n Getting all excited as I was going to produce a professional-looking website for the products that I was going to sell online, how wrong was I. This proved to be one of the hardest software\u2019s I have ever used and uploading it to the web was just as hard, I had to learn code which I now know a little but I still to this day have no idea how to really code.<\/p>\n The Reviews were obviously from website developers who knew how to write code lol.<\/p>\n The question is, would I recommend this to a beginner? Answer NO unless you’re a coder.<\/p>\n Pros <\/strong><\/span> Cons<\/span><\/strong> https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/details.aspx?id=18974<\/a><\/p>\n Artisteer:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Artisteer was the next website builder that I moved on to with more of a drag and drop option, I loved this software and they had themes to choose from which made things a lot easier for me.<\/p>\n With an easy set up like a Microsoft word document things were starting to look up for my website designs, they were getting more colourful and more attractive to look at. I bought the smallest package for $49.95 and this was more than sufficient to do the job.<\/p>\n One of the challenges to creating your own websites on Artisteer and Microsoft Expressions was to use the FTP \u201cfile transfer protocol\u201d like Filezilla to upload all your files to the web hosting, if you don\u2019t upload the right files then this can be a headache and cost you hours of your time trying to figure out what to do next.<\/p>\n When I was at a masterclass workshop they mentioned using other software which I will move on to in just a minute. So would I recommend Artisteer? Yes I would if you still want to use an FTP.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/span> Cons<\/strong><\/span> http:\/\/www.artisteer.com\/?p=home<\/a><\/p>\n WordPress:<\/strong><\/p>\n Let\u2019s get back to the masterclass workshop section, after attending a 3-day course I was listening to the speaker and he mentioned about WordPress and how easy it was which pricked my ears up. I decided to take a look at the WordPress platform and was so impressed by how it operated that I needed this to make my life easier.<\/p>\n Google for some reason loves WordPress which is a free website builder platform and after watching loads of youtube videos about how to use WP I started using it, I decided to upgrade my hosting to support WordPress but it was worth every penny.<\/p>\n WordPress is all online and can be edited in real-time showing on your website instantly, you can use different types of free themes which can be found in the library within the site, the only problems are you have limitations on how much you can change the themes.<\/p>\n WordPress has loads of plugins which are also free with the option to upgrade to the pro versions, different plugins allow you to do different functions on the website. Pros<\/strong><\/span> Cons<\/strong><\/span> ClickFunnels:<\/strong><\/p>\n Have you ever used clickfunnels before? Well this is a brilliant online website builder with a real time editor and sleek with the drag and drop features but it\u2019s hugely expensive to subscribe too.<\/p>\n At $97 a month for basic, $297 per month for platinum range and $1497 per month for collective range.<\/p>\n I started with the basic package and it got too much for me to keep it going as it had limitations to the amount of sites you could build. This was too much for me to take on so I needed to find something more affordable.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/span> Cons<\/strong><\/span> https:\/\/www.clickfunnels.com\/signupchart<\/a><\/p>\n Optimizepress 2.0:<\/strong><\/p>\n After Clickfunnels I started researching for a WordPress plugin that allows me to have complete control over the designs and layout of the themes like Clickfunnels had then I came across Optimizepress 2.0, I also wanted a membership functionality which OP 2.0 would also give me.<\/p>\n Optimizepress 2.0 is the best website builder I have ever used. I can create websites just like Clickfunnels but without the limitations, I can drag and drop, integrate with my autoresponders also integrate with payment options and create a membership platform too.<\/p>\n I would say this is the easiest way I’ve ever created a website without all the hassle that used to come with it. I would highly recommend Optimizepress 2.0 just because it\u2019s worth the money and it\u2019s user friendly too.<\/p>\n They have just updated Optimizepress to 3.0 which is even better than 2.0, the themes are smoother everything is very sleek and it has more functionalities, integrations couldn\u2019t be any easier in fact it\u2019s all round winner.<\/p>\n There are 3 costs which are $99 per year essential, $149 per year business and $199 per year for the suite which I have<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/span> Cons<\/strong><\/span>
\nGood software
\nCoders would love this<\/p>\n
\nNot beginner-friendly
\nNot simple to use
\nNot drag and drop
\nNo tutorials
\nLimited licenses
\nTime-consuming<\/p>\n
\nEasy to use like a word doc
\nDrag and drop
\nGreat choice of templates
\nMore attractive sites
\nExcellent one off price<\/p>\n
\nNo tutorials to help
\nHave to upload to hosting
\nLimited licenses
\nTime-consuming<\/p>\n
\nWould I recommend this? Yes, I would as this takes a lot of the hassle away.<\/p>\n
\nFree website builder platform
\nAll online
\nFree plugins (optional upgrades)
\nFree themes (optional upgrades)
\nGoogle-friendly
\nCan be edited in real-time
\nProfessional websites
\nPlugin functionalities
\nQuickly up and running<\/p>\n
\nThemes are limited with designs
\nPlugins are limited with functionalities
\nUpgrading hosting to support WP<\/p>\n
\nAll online
\nReal-time editor
\nSleek designs
\nDrag and drop<\/p>\n
\nExpensive for beginners
\nLimited on the basic package<\/p>\n
\nAll online
\nReal-time editor
\nSleek designs
\nDrag and drop
\nMembership functionality
\nReasonable price no monthly cost
\nVideo set up tutorials
\nConstant updates
\nGreat support
\nTheme library updates all the time<\/p>\n
\nIf you ever stop using Optimize Press you lose all of your work<\/p>\n