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What features should be included in a listings directory website?

Building a listings directory website is an effective way to connect buyers and sellers in one central location. Whether you’re creating a marketplace for local goods and services or a platform for global transactions, it’s important to make sure the … Continue reading

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Do free website builders exist?

Like the M&Ms commercial “They do exist!”, yes, free website builders exist. There are several website builders that allow you to create a website for free, with some offering limited features and others offering more robust options. However, it’s important … Continue reading

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What are some alternatives to WordPress for developing mobile responsive websites?

UltimateWB – like WordPress it is a downloadable website builder and you get web hosting choice. And it is very flexible and customizable. For websites, I find it even better than WordPress. It is faster and more secure and stable, … Continue reading

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What are some of the best website builder apps?

Best one is UltimateWB. It is what I use for my clients. You get web hosting choice, and lots of flexibility. It is like building a website from scratch, but a lot easier, faster, and better because it is easy … Continue reading

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What is the safest way to develop an online shop from scratch with real transactions?

Typically “from scratch” means to write the code from scratch. It could also mean to build it in a way that is customizable and not from a template, As a web developer, my go-to is UltimateWB. It has a built-in … Continue reading

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What is the easiest, cheapest, and fastest way to build a customizable Quora-like website?

Use UltimateWB and the built-in members/social networking apps. Specifically, the scrapbooks app would be a good choice. It is very customizable and easy and fast. You can choose to purchase the software (one-time payment) or get UltimateWB Cloud, which provides … Continue reading

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Could a freelance web developer build and design websites using an iPad?

Yes, you can build and design websites with just an iPad in many ways…you don’t even have to be a web developer actually! You could code from scratch – experience necessary! – or use website builder software that is compatible … Continue reading

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How long does it take to be a web designer?

It would be different for each person, but you could design and build websites without any experience with UltimateWB. It has a built-in styles manager and a very easy to use CMS. Got a techy/website question? Whether it’s about UltimateWB … Continue reading

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How do you add CMS to an existing HTML website?

You would need to rebuild the website using the CMS, so that the content can be saved in the database and updated as needed through your website admin panel. For a basic HTML website, you could use the UltimateWB Promo … Continue reading

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How to switch website builders without putting the “old” website on hold while the “new” one is being built?

There are 2 methods, and they depend on whether or not you are using hosted website builders, where you have to use that company’s web hosting. If you are switching from a hosted website builder like Wix, Weebly, or Squarespace, … Continue reading

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