Tag Archives: hosted website builders

Is Weebly Getting Out of the Website-Builder Business?

Weebly official announcement on their website, stating that they are discontinuing services in 67 countries and closing customer websites.
Official Weebly Announcement

Imagine spending years building a website for your business, organization, or personal project.

Then you get an announcement from your website builder telling you that the service is being wound down in your country.

Your website isn't disappearing immediately. But the company is telling you that the platform you've built it on is no longer going to be available where you live.

What’s Happening With Weebly

Weebly announced that it is winding down its services in 67

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Stop Fighting Your Website: Absolute Positioning vs. Fluid Design

Drag-and-drop website builders absolute positioning issues vs fluid design that is easily responsive.

If you’ve ever used the standard Wix editor, you probably know the frustration: move a button on the desktop layout, and suddenly the mobile version looks broken. That is not a glitch - it is a direct result of how many drag-and-drop website builders are designed.

The Hidden Tradeoff in Traditional Drag-and-Drop Builders

Many “easy” website builders like Wix rely heavily on absolute positioning. In simple terms, elements are assigned fixed X and Y coordinates on the page, almost like

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Auto-Renew Charges, Billing Disputes, and Why Website Ownership Still Matters

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Every so often, a user story surfaces that highlights a problem many website owners don’t realize exists - until it happens to them.

In a recent Reddit thread in r/WIX, a Wix user reported being charged for another two-year plan months after disabling auto-renew, transferring their site to a different platform, and removing their payment method. Support responses cited refund policy limits, leaving a bank dispute as the only realistic option.

This post isn’t about one complaint or

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Why Google Search Console’s 24-hour report suddenly shows all zeros

Google Search Console, reports 0 stats - clicks, impressions, CTR, search engine ranking position

If you rely on Google Search Console to keep an eye on your site, you may have noticed something unsettling recently: the “last 24 hours” view showing flat zeroes - no clicks, no impressions, nothing. You might be thinking... Google Search Console is broken!

Or, if you are not in tune with your traffic stats via another channel, your first thought might the obvious one:
“Did Google drop my site?”

Short answer: no.
Long answer: this is a Google

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“Just Run a Proxy”: The Hidden Cost of Hosted Website Builders (Webflow, Wix, and More)

Costs of hosted website builder, proxy required, no access to server or database

If you’ve ever asked a technical question about a hosted website builder, chances are you’ve seen an answer like this:

“Just run a proxy.”

Hosted website builders like Webflow and Wix intentionally restrict server access, which is why developers often hear advice like this when they hit platform limitations. On the surface, it sounds like an easy workaround - but what does it actually mean?

And more importantly, why is “just run a proxy” usually a sign that you’ve

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iPhones, Samsung, and Tariffs: What It Means for Your Tech Budget — and Your Website

tariffs hard on the wallet, buying electronic devices

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your phone or laptop, now might be the time. And if you're a web creator or business owner, this goes beyond personal gadgets - it could affect how you build and manage your site, too.

Recently, U.S. trade policy discussions have included a new round of proposed tariffs - up to 25% - on imported electronics like smartphones, laptops, and even accessories. That includes popular tech used every day for web design, development, and

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What is the best CMS for fast loading websites?

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Ask David! Question:

I want to have websites that run really fast, with minimum effort. So which website builder or CMS is the best for fast loading websites?

David's Answer:

What you want is a website builder that is also a CMS, built with a performance-first mindset. That means there is an emphasis on clean code and avoiding third-party plugins for the most part, which can add unnecessary bloat.

Among dynamic CMS options, a platform that keeps core features built

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How to Start Web Development With No Coding Experience – and How Long It Really Takes

Learning web development, with coding and no-code website builders

"Ask David" Question: "How can someone with no experience in coding start web development, and approximately how long will it take for them to be able to make something useful/successful?"

Web development can be learned without prior coding experience.
Beginners can start by using no-code website builders to create real websites immediately, or by learning core skills like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript over time.

The time it takes to build something useful depends on the approach. With a website builder,

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What is the difference between hosted website builders and website builder software?

hosted website builders vs downloadable software vs hybrid

Web Design Paths: Hosted Solutions vs Website Builder Software

Web Design Paths

You can actually get the convenience of hosted website builders with the flexibility of website builder software with UltimateWB, combining the advantages of those 2 traditional solutions into the BEST solution.  

Let's start with an explanation of Hosted Web Solutions vs Downloadable Web Software.

Hosted Website Builders

Hosted Web Solutions - your website builder is online, attached to your web hosting company. Convenient because you can login to your website admin

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Are Free Website Builders Included in Web Hosting Plans Good Enough for Your Website?

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When starting a website, many people look for easy, affordable options. One popular choice is to pick a web hosting plan that includes a free website builder. This sounds convenient - after all, you get hosting and a tool to build your site all in one package. But is it really the best option for your website’s success?

In this post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of free website builders that come bundled with hosting plans, explain why many

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