Site Building Software
One way to build a website is by using a site-building program, such as our HostGator Website Builder. A site building program attempts to simplify creating a website by hiding much of the underlying coding that is required to make a website. For example, instead of writing HTML to create your website, you use the site-building software to create pages, add text to pages, drag and drop components onto the page, all without having to know any coding. Site-building programs are ideal for people who do not know coding and want a simple website. HostGator is compatible with a variety of site-building software, some of which are included free.
| Site Building Program | Compatible | Included | Where to Find | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HostGator Website Builder | ✔ | ✔ | Portal Icon | Linux Shared |
| Weebly | ✔ | ✔ | cPanel icon | Linux Shared |
| Parallels Web Presence Builder | ✔ | ✔ | Plesk Control Panel | Windows & VPS/Plesk |
| Soholaunch Pro Edition | ✔ | Trial | ||
| Version | Plesk | All Plans with Plesk | ||
| This is not a complete list of site-building software available. Other software may be compatible. | ||||
| If you do not see what you want here, you may want to see the list of compatible content management systems, which are similar to site-building software, but typically have more specialized features. | ||||
| Advantages of using a site-building program: |
- You do not need to know HTML or any scripting language to create a website.
- You can choose from a variety of templates/themes.
- Ideal for simple sites that do not require customized coding.
Disadvantages of using a site-building program:
- You are limited to the functionality the site-building program provides. This may limit you from adding some advanced features to your website.
- You are limited to the themes and layout provided by the program.
- Typically not easily transferable to a new web host or different account.
Need more advanced features? If you need more advanced features, you may consider using a content management system, a shopping cart script, or hiring a web designer, which would give you much more flexibility in the features and layout of your website.