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Q: iWeb Replacement

Is Apple going to be replacing iWeb anytime soon? I really don't like the the alternatives. Freeway Pro, Rapidweaver and Sandvox. I have them all and none do I like. Too many add on things in hopes of making a better page. Too much cost.

 

I really want iWeb or a new version now. iWeb is OK but limited now because of no further support.

Posted on Mar 28, 2013 11:01 AM

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  • by Wyodor,

    Wyodor Wyodor Mar 28, 2013 11:11 AM in response to greenev
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    Mar 28, 2013 11:11 AM in response to greenev

    No, Apple will not replace iWeb.

     

    It's gone, it's over.

     

    Find an iWeb alternative.

     

    But lately there are rumours of an iWeb knockoff.

     

    http://www.iwebreplacementapp.com/

     

    You can meet your future fellow users here :

     

    http://www.facebook.com/easyweb

     

    One of the great features that apparently is in great demand, and was missing in iWeb, is a whole collection of like buttons.

  • by Ethmoid,

    Ethmoid Ethmoid Mar 28, 2013 2:52 PM in response to greenev
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    Mar 28, 2013 2:52 PM in response to greenev

    Well, I have to say that if you have only looked at RapidWeaver, Sandvox and Freeway Pro, then you have not looked at all the alternatives that are available.

     

    Take a look at Flux 4 for starters at http://www.theescapers.com and also another reasonable alternative to iWeb is WebAcappella 4 that can be found at http://www.webacapella.fr.

     

    Take a look at these before pronouncing too quickly.

     

    Rage Software is also promoting EasyWeb as an iWeb alternative, however, if you go for this, then you need to be advised that the only way that you can get this app is by purchasing hosting from Rage Software for $99 a year.  You are tied down to their hosting and can't just purchase the app and use it with another host.

  • by greenev,

    greenev greenev Mar 28, 2013 9:13 PM in response to Wyodor
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    Mar 28, 2013 9:13 PM in response to Wyodor

    I am fully aware that iWeb as we know it is gone but I am looking for a good alternative. EasyWeb is not even on the radar. Took a look and it took all but a few seconds to keep on moving. I did that months ago.

  • by greenev,

    greenev greenev Mar 28, 2013 9:15 PM in response to Ethmoid
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    Mar 28, 2013 9:15 PM in response to Ethmoid

    I will give Flux 4 a go. Never heard of that one. Mmmmmm. Webacapella? Maybe. Easy Web is not even considered. No web apps and no yearly payments. I serve my own on my private server.

  • by greenev,

    greenev greenev Mar 31, 2013 10:27 PM in response to greenev
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    Mar 31, 2013 10:27 PM in response to greenev

    Neither are ready for prime time.

  • by Jeff Nitschke,

    Jeff Nitschke Jeff Nitschke Apr 1, 2013 8:56 AM in response to greenev
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    Apr 1, 2013 8:56 AM in response to greenev

    Webacapella is most likely the direction I am leaning towards. But, I will continue to rock iWeb for a little while longer to see if anything else comes along

  • by Ethmoid,

    Ethmoid Ethmoid Apr 2, 2013 12:57 AM in response to greenev
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    Apr 2, 2013 12:57 AM in response to greenev

    I have tried out Webacappella and though it a worthy replacement for iWeb - very easy to use and you can also add drop down menus and a contact form and you can also add content in html snippets too.

     

    Other than those two, you could also take a look at Quick n Easy Website Builder or you then need to consider looking at programmes such as DreamWeaver, which has a steeper learning curve or the Content Management Systems such as Joomla or WordPress. 

     

    You can try out both Joomla and WordPress by installing them locally on your Mac.  Just download MAMP for free and you can the install both Joomla and WordPress.  You should be able to host those locally too, but you do need the Apache and the Database part as well as the php.

     

    I realise that with Flux 4, you might need to know more about coding than with other programmes such as WebAcappella, but I would have thought it was still worth a look?

  • by cyrano7,

    cyrano7 cyrano7 Apr 8, 2013 2:05 AM in response to Ethmoid
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    Apr 8, 2013 2:05 AM in response to Ethmoid

    I have DreamWeaver but got addicted to the drop and drag ease of iWeb.

     

    Should I just bite the bullet, grind my teeth and master DreamWeaver? Is that the future?

  • by Ethmoid,

    Ethmoid Ethmoid Apr 8, 2013 9:55 AM in response to cyrano7
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    Apr 8, 2013 9:55 AM in response to cyrano7

    Possibly not.  At the moment, the Content Management System's such as Joomla and Drupal seem to be the way to go.  They drag and drop too, but the only draw back there is that you do need a host/server that is CMS friendly and has one click install for Joomla, Drupal or WordPress.  They are database driven, so you can do quite a bit more with password protection and member only pages if that is the route that you want to go.

     

    A of people that I know that have commercial ventures, have recently transferred their websites to WordPress.  A lot of people have migrated their sites to WordPress, for ease of use and shopping cart facilities, as well as member only pages.

     

    I am in the process of transferring my sites over to Joomla and have just signed up for some new hosting with http://www.siteground.com, which specialise in Joomla hosting.  Joomla 3 is good and easy to use - take a look here at http://joomla.org.

     

    There are other hosts around that are also Joomla and WordPress friendly - HostExcellence etc. http://www.hostexcellence.com.

     

    There are lots of alternatives out there if you look for them - DreamWeaver is not your only option.

  • by Wyodor,

    Wyodor Wyodor Apr 8, 2013 11:35 AM in response to Ethmoid
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    Apr 8, 2013 11:35 AM in response to Ethmoid

    I wouldn't be surprised if the Siteground Joomla Hosting Solutions expert is also the

     

    - Web Hosting Solutions

    - WordPress Hosting

    - Magento Hosting

    - FTP Hosting

    - Email Hosting

    - cPanel Hosting

    - Mac Hosting

    - eCommerce Hosting

    - Semi Dedicated Hosting

     

    expert.

  • by Martinica,

    Martinica Martinica Apr 22, 2013 4:48 PM in response to greenev
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    Apr 22, 2013 4:48 PM in response to greenev

    Try Adobe Muse it's great

  • by Ethmoid,

    Ethmoid Ethmoid Apr 22, 2013 11:10 PM in response to Martinica
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    Apr 22, 2013 11:10 PM in response to Martinica

    Adobe Muse might be good, however, it is not really a viable alternative as you have no choice to purchase it outright like most other software - you need to continue to pay a monthly sub to be able to use it and most folks will not do this if they are doing the same for hosting too.

     

    If you could purchase it outright then fair enough, but there are others out there that are better that you can purchase for a one off payment.

  • by ErikDM,

    ErikDM ErikDM May 2, 2013 12:24 PM in response to greenev
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    May 2, 2013 12:24 PM in response to greenev

    I have tried almost every available alternative... but still stick to iWeb. My site is over 200 pages, still growing and it works fine in all browsers. Why bother and leave iWeb? For the moment I see no reason.

    Is there a reason why I would better leave iWeb? Will my site stop working?

  • by cyrano7,

    cyrano7 cyrano7 May 2, 2013 12:42 PM in response to ErikDM
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    May 2, 2013 12:42 PM in response to ErikDM

    Thanks, that does sound like the best solution.

     

    Did you ever play with Dreamweaver?

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