I need an iWeb alternative

Duh, never mind - Just found it......

An interesting and helpful discussion. Does anyone have experience with awordpress? From what I could gather, it seemed like a good blog/web site tool with a very large community behind it. Is it a possible option if iWeb stops working at some point? I did like the simplicity of iWeb but I am not, nor do I want to be, a sophisticated user. The best thing for me wasn't iWeb itself... It was the ability to get help in person via One-on-One or Personal Project slots at the Apple store. Thanks if anyone can offer any insights.

Personally I like WordPress and have created several blogs using it, but more recently have created a new website using it. I use the Wordpress.org version rather than the .com version - the .org version is what is known as a CMS or Content Management System along with the likes of Joomla and Drupal. You need a server/host that provides extras that you can install with one click and you can add extra things with plugins etc.

It is very easy to use and I have to say that I like WordPress. It is easy to use and you don't need to have any knowledge of html or css and you can get various templates and install them and modify them to suit your needs. It is also easier to use than either Joomla or Drupal.

I have been using Wordpress in conjunction with iWeb for about a year now. The main thing I like about Wordpress is the ability to update & manage it from my pocket with the wordpress app for iOS.

http://jeffnitschke.com/wordpress/

Wordpress, basically, is not a web design tool. Its a content management system (CMS) designed for creating blogs.

You can create a website with Wordpress, as thousands of people do, but its not really a viable replacement for an app like iWeb.

If you want to create individual looking websites, you would be better to use a web design app. If you want to include a blog, consider using Google's Blogger. Its advantage over Wordpress is that it automatically creates a mobile compatible version.

Ethmoid, Jeff. and Roddy - thank you very much for these insights and suggestions. Much appreciated.

Has anyone had any experience with Sandvox? Their site is http://www.karelia.com/sandvox/

Like a lot of people, I have enjoyed the ease of creating a site with iWeb (www.truenatureretreat.com) and hate to see it going. Although my site has continued to function quite well, I know that I need to choose a new option. Sandvox at least promises to be "as easy to use as the Mac"

Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.

One of the biggest gripes with Sandvox would be you are confined to templates or themes you have no real control over the layout or design.

http://youtu.be/Jyjn54jBYeg

You can download the demo version of Sandvox (if you haven't done so already) and play with it a bit to see if it will suite your needs. The demo version is limited to a site of 5 pages or less.

Thanks Jeff. Any comments on Rapidweaver? I've been playing with that, Sandvox and Wordpress a bit to feel them out. None of them are as easy as to use as iWeb, of course. I particularly like the visuals of Nick Cates's themes for Rapidweaver, but really don't have a clue how any of these (Rapidweaver,Sandvox,Wordpress) function as effective business tools. Is one better than another for seo? Each seems to have its own particularities/challenges and limitations as far as desigining the site, but the end products seem to be beyond what iWeb is.

I honestly have not done alot with Rapidweaver.

I use wordpress for my blog & currenly my site is done with iWeb but, I am seriously leaning towards Adobe Muse for my iWeb replacement needs. This may be more expensive than other Apps as it is subscription based.

RageSW is also working on an App called EasyWeb (which it does work similarly to iWeb) but, is still in beta testing & I am unsure of pricing or when it's going to be available

Another app you might take a look at is http://www.webacappella.com . This has a demo version as well but, some users may find the interface a little intimidating as it has sort of a PhotoShop feel to it.