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WebStarts

Ratingstars4 Rated 4 out of 5 stars by AppAppeal Editor
What can you use the application for?
WebStarts is a website that lets a user, build a website just by dragging and dropping the pictures, videos or text documents. With WebStarts, users can build professional looking websites within minutes. Its intelligent programming makes it extremely easy for a user to build websites without any previous knowledge of coding. WebStarts also provides the facility to integrate the website with an existing web domain that the user might have. For users without a web domain, WebStarts also offers domain name registration facility. Websites made with webstarts.com not only look professional, they also boast off excellent professional SEO techniques for ranking among the top search engine results. For better SEO guidance, webstarts.com features a Web statistics, SEO wizard, SEO tools and support for Google Site Map. For creating great looking websites, webstarts.com gives a huge library of images that can be implemented in the website with just an easy click. Image manipulation is taken to new heights with webstarts.com. A user can easily manipulate images by the new image features like image rotation, image opacity, image cropping, arrange by layer and pixel control. Explore new avenues in web design with image rotation by rotating an image up to 360 degrees. Image opacity feature gives the user, the unique ability to set the opacity of images, thereby making them see-through, opaque or translucent. Image cropping can be used to cut the unwanted parts of an image. For those layered effects, select from a variety of layer effects to fulfill your design needs. WebStarts also gives its users, the ability to create custom as well as template forms so as to generate registrations, accounts information and take other inputs from the user of the website. Password protected pages can be made with the robust password protection feature of webstarts.com. Menu builder and new menu styles give a user, the ability to create great looking custom made menus. Apart from the capability to add videos, and audio files, on the fly slideshows can also be created very easily with webstarts.com. With easy to implement ecommerce facilities, a user can make an online store that is fully functional and has all the features of a professional online ecommerce website. Like any other WYSIWYG website editor, there are doubts about the working and cleanliness and efficiency of code that webstarts.com creates. WebStarts is a great website for people who want to give a head start to their business but cannot spare enough money and resources for a website developer.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
WebStarts is the brainchild of Adam Barger. Started in early 2007, this website has created a stir in the website development market. With thousands of users logging in every month, the future of webstarts.com certainly seems bright.
What are the differences to other applications?
Although, Webstarts.com is unique in itself, there are many other web based services that can be used to create WebPages or websites. Webstarts.com gives a user, the capability to create websites that resemble professional websites not only in looks but also in working. A huge library of templates, no software download and SEO optimization make it an ideal choice for everyone.
How does the application look and feel to use?
White background, black font and green as well as black color for menus, gives webstarts.com a clean and organized look. Because of is clutter free layout, users can spend hours in front of their computer screens while creating websites. Use of videos and big screenshots makes it easier to learn.
How does the registration process work?
A user has to register in webstarts.com in order to be able to make a website. By clicking on the signup button, the user is directed to the template choosing section. Upon selecting a template, user is asked to fill-in the details regarding the first name, last name, email address and password. At completion, a welcome email containing the username and password is sent to the user. This short registration process is followed by the website creation screen in which a user can start building a website.
What does it cost to use the application?
In webstarts.com, the creation of a website is completely free and not restricted in use or functionality. Although, this website is completely free of any ads, for users planning to have their own domain name, an upgrade to webstarts Pro account is needed. Apart from a personal domain, the Pro account comes with many frills like live telephone support, higher bandwidth and custom e-mail addresses etc. Currently, Pro account at webstarts.com is available at $3.94/month.
Who would you recommend the application to?
Because of its ease of use and excellent web design features, webstarts.com is recommended for people of all ages. With no previous knowledge required for making a website, webstarts.com becomes an ideal choice for small business and community projects.
  • SEO features – For a website build for optimum search engine rankings.
  • Password protection – For protecting the private pages.
  • Image manipulation – For creating images that are creatively enhanced.
  • Custom Menus – Easy to build custom menus.
  • Share tool – Send e-mail or post messages in Myspace, Facebook or Friendster.
  • Pre-designed websites – Availability of hundreds of templates.
  • Flash, Html and widget support – For advanced users.
Website
http://www.webstarts.com/
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Comments
By Anonymous on 29 Nov 2009 at 17:38
I have a client who first started with webstarts.com for a easy design but the site wasn't appealing so I designed a new site. The owner of the domain contacted support to have the DNS transferred. It has been over 5 days and still no transfer, phone calls go unanswered, emails not responded to. I do not recommend this service due to their terrible customer support system. 5 thumbs down.
By Anonymous on 13 Feb 2010 at 18:30
They're not perfect, but I use them for a couple of reasons. PROS: It's the most customizable, if you don't want a cookie cutter theme. The drag and drop is really great. Most features for the price Great adwords coupons Middle: I've had times with great service and times with none CONS They do try to rip you off with their SEO deals, but if you're smart then you're fine.
By Anonymous on 24 Feb 2010 at 15:50
This is a terrible web building site and the technology is terrible. I asked for a refund and they refused to give it to me. Don't get fooled by them!
By Anonymous on 27 Feb 2010 at 06:53
How come this blog states that the monthly cost is three something and I am on the webstarts site at this moment and they are only offering me the monthly subscribtion at $5.84 (and that is supposed to be 50% off!)
By Anonymous on 28 Feb 2010 at 00:29
I am a complete novice at website building. I floundered around for days trying various html programs, site builders and even MicroSoft Front Page. A friend told me about webstarts.com. It is so incredibly easy to set up a website I can't believe it. Highly recommended for the beginner.
By Anonymous on 01 Mar 2010 at 13:56
I started a site at webstarts and including domain registration it was only 70 USD for one year(I took one year subscription). I have gone to some webdesigning guys earlier and got pissed of with their creativity before giving it a shot. I made a site for free first, and got "mydomain.webstarts.com" which made my site look like a blog. So I decided to purchase a domain and upgragde the account. IMO, its a great place to start and nothing comes cheaper ( I am not sure but reputed ones may not come cheaper than this) I have 50 email IDs and 5 or 10 GB space which is a luxury for the type of business I do. I don't know who this site work for advanced users. I got 3 pages first and created few more pages on my own.
By Anonymous on 18 Mar 2010 at 16:09

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