Other web building tools like iWeb?

SchneiderMan · Sep 10, 2009, 04:33 AM

I'm using iWeb and MobileMe to host and upload a site I did with my domain and it was nice, easy and fast. But I'm not sure I want to pay $100 just for that. Is there any other similar tools I can use? I'm new to all this, thanks

sanPietro98 · 07:22 AM

RapidWeaver is pretty good. I think it costs $79, but it has a wide range of plugins to customize to your needs.

sanPietro98 · Sep 10, 2009, 07:26 AM

Of course, if you use RapidWeaver (or any other tools for that matter), you'll still need a place to host the website. MobileMe is expensive if that's all you're using it for.

There are numerous hosting companies out there that will host small low-bandwidth sites for $5 / month. There may be free ones too, but I haven't researched that recently.

If you just want a blog-style website, you can always go to WordPress.com.

SchneiderMan · Sep 10, 2009, 02:45 PM

So rapidweaver is like iweb but then i still need to host my site right? any other tools like rapidweaver for less money? thank you for your help. im downloading the trial now.

Kwill · 12:58 AM

Sandvox ($57/97) is similar to RapidWeaver ($79). The main advantage over iWeb ($79) is that it (for now) still supports Tiger on PowerPCs in addition to Intel Macs. It publishes to MobileMe or to other hosts via FTP. iWeb requires Leopard. However, I must admit, iWeb designs are more polished than Sandvox.

Freeway ($79/249) uses a different approach for developing Web sites. Dreamweaver ($399) is another tool. These have steeper learning curves.

Once a site is within one of the template-based programs, it is easy to switch from one design style to another. However, the applications are not interchangeable; you can't switch from iWeb to Sandvox or visa versa without entering all the data and images again. Considering the time it takes to build and maintain a site, within reason, initial cost for the application should not be your primary concern. Find something that works well and is easy to maintain. Demos are available.

SchneiderMan · Sep 11, 2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kwill

Sandvox ($57/97) is similar to RapidWeaver ($79). The main advantage over iWeb ($79) is that it (for now) still supports Tiger on PowerPCs in addition to Intel Macs. It publishes to MobileMe or to other hosts via FTP. iWeb requires Leopard. However, I must admit, iWeb designs are more polished than Sandvox.

Freeway ($79/249) uses a different approach for developing Web sites. Dreamweaver ($399) is another tool. These have steeper learning curves.

Once a site is within one of the template-based programs, it is easy to switch from one design style to another. However, the applications are not interchangeable; you can't switch from iWeb to Sandvox or visa versa without entering all the data and images again. Considering the time it takes to build and maintain a site, within reason, initial cost for the application should not be your primary concern. Find something that works well and is easy to maintain. Demos are available.

Thanks for your help!

moderniste · Sep 11, 2009, 02:48 AM

Moonfruit has some nice options:
http://www.moonfruit.com/

Sep 10, 2009, 04:33 AM	#1
SchneiderMan macrumors 604 Join Date: May 2008 Location: California	Other web building tools like iWeb? I'm using iWeb and MobileMe to host and upload a site I did with my domain and it was nice, easy and fast. But I'm not sure I want to pay $100 just for that. Is there any other similar tools I can use? I'm new to all this, thanks __________________ gdgtmac.com <- Get your tech fix Get Some Beautiful iPhone 5 Wallpapers nestphoto.com
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sanPietro98 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2008 Location: 28.416834,-81.581214	RapidWeaver is pretty good. I think it costs $79, but it has a wide range of plugins to customize to your needs. __________________ "The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique." -Walt Disney Last edited by sanPietro98; Sep 10, 2009 at 07:22 AM. Reason: Fixed typo
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sanPietro98 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2008 Location: 28.416834,-81.581214	Of course, if you use RapidWeaver (or any other tools for that matter), you'll still need a place to host the website. MobileMe is expensive if that's all you're using it for. There are numerous hosting companies out there that will host small low-bandwidth sites for $5 / month. There may be free ones too, but I haven't researched that recently. If you just want a blog-style website, you can always go to WordPress.com. __________________ "The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique." -Walt Disney
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Sep 10, 2009, 02:45 PM	#4
SchneiderMan Thread Starter macrumors 604 Join Date: May 2008 Location: California	So rapidweaver is like iweb but then i still need to host my site right? any other tools like rapidweaver for less money? thank you for your help. im downloading the trial now. __________________ gdgtmac.com <- Get your tech fix Get Some Beautiful iPhone 5 Wallpapers nestphoto.com
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Sep 11, 2009, 12:48 AM	#5
Kwill macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2003	Sandvox ($57/97) is similar to RapidWeaver ($79). The main advantage over iWeb ($79) is that it (for now) still supports Tiger on PowerPCs in addition to Intel Macs. It publishes to MobileMe or to other hosts via FTP. iWeb requires Leopard. However, I must admit, iWeb designs are more polished than Sandvox. Freeway ($79/249) uses a different approach for developing Web sites. Dreamweaver ($399) is another tool. These have steeper learning curves. Once a site is within one of the template-based programs, it is easy to switch from one design style to another. However, the applications are not interchangeable; you can't switch from iWeb to Sandvox or visa versa without entering all the data and images again. Considering the time it takes to build and maintain a site, within reason, initial cost for the application should not be your primary concern. Find something that works well and is easy to maintain. Demos are available. __________________ o ::::: • ∞ • :::::::: @ClinicalPosters Last edited by Kwill; Sep 11, 2009 at 12:58 AM.
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Sep 11, 2009, 02:48 AM	#7
moderniste macrumors member Join Date: May 2005	Moonfruit has some nice options: http://www.moonfruit.com/
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