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“Just Run a Proxy”: The Hidden Cost of Hosted Website Builders (Webflow, Wix, and More)
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Compare Website Builders
Tagged backend limitations, database access, developer tools, full server access, hosted website builder, hosted website builders, just run a proxy, platform lock-in, proxy, proxy server workaround, run proxy, saas, self-hosted website builders, software as a service, ultimatewb, webflow, webflow limitations, webflow server access, website builder comparison, Wix
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Why are website builders SaaS?
Saas = software as a service, i.e. you have to pay recurring fees to continue using the website builder and keep your website online. It is a business model. Not all website builders are built on the SaaS model though. … Continue reading
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Tagged saas, saas website builder, software as a service, website builder
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What is SaaS, pros and cons for using it for your website
No typo, we are talking about SaaS – the acronym for “Software as a Service”. It means that you pay to get access to the software online; once you stop paying, you lose that access. The software and associated data are … Continue reading
Posted in Compare Website Builders, Web Hosting
Tagged bigcommerce, hosted solution, ning, saas, Shopify, socialgo, software as a service, vistaprint, volusion, web hosting, weebly, Wild Apricot, Wix
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