Website X5 Evolution

Editor's Review

The first step in the Website X5 process is selecting the design. Users can choose from an extensive library of over 1,400 predesigned professional templates. These templates can be used as-is, or users can utilize a variety of tools to customize the templates to their likings. Alternatively, custom designs can be built from scratch with no knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP or other programming methods. Using the simple drag and drop design interface, even the most novice webmaster can customize their site with ease.

The second step in the Website X5 process is the information layout procedure. During this step, users will be able to organize the website they've just designed, to fully customize it for their personal needs. Using the integrated site map and navigation menu, users can easily add, remove, and organize all of the content on their website. The aforementioned site map feature is not only useful for site building, but it also offer search engine optimization benefits, as it can be submitted directly to Google for easy site-indexing.

The third step in the Website X5 process is content uploading. Using innovative drag and drop functionality, users can select from a variety of precoded objects that can be inserted into fully customized layouts in a matter of seconds. These preset objects include virtually every imaginable aspect of a professional website, including images, text tables, charts, Flash animations, image galleries, e-mail forms, videos, and even an eCommerce shopping cart solution. Users can also input standard HTML coding if they'd like.

The fourth step in Website X5 process is the advanced settings configuration. Using the comprehensive list of advanced settings, users can utilize various site enhancement tools, such as integrated blogs, RSS feeds, advertising tools, Menu design features, and a host of Ecommerce solutions that can drastically improve the functionality of any online shop. Users can also create secure reserved areas for site members.

The fifth and final step in the Website X5 process is the actual publication of the website. Using the integrated FTP tool, users can upload their newly designed website in its entirety with a few clicks of the mouse. All that is needed to activate the website for the entire world to see is the user's web hosting login details. Once the site has been published, users can update their site as often as they'd like using the same user-friendly Website X5 Evolution 8 interface. To prevent data loss, the software also includes a backup utility that will let users backup their entire website with ease.

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The software includes ample help documentation that walks the user through the entire process of creating their website from scratch.

The built-in Image editor makes customizing website imagery an integrated turn-key process.

Drag and drop functionality offers the user the epitome of simplicity, as even the most technically impaired user can create complex pages with no prior knowledge.

Users can view the changes to their website before uploading the content to the web. This completely eliminates unnecessary trial and error.

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Although no programming knowledge is required, it may take the user a short amount of time to familiarize themselves with the simplified process.

Incomedia Support

Support for all of Incomedia's products can be found at the Incomedia online support center. There users can find a variety of helpful tools and resources, including video tutorials, a comprehensive help center, image galleries containing sample sites built using Incomedia software, additional website templates, an online forum, and online customer support. Users can also view recent Incomedia related news.

About Incomedia

Incomedia is a leading developer and publisher of multimedia and website design software for the PC. Originally founded in 1998, Incomedia's goal was to bring professional website creation software to the average home user, at an affordable price. It's flagship product, Website X5 Evolution 8, has lead many critics to believe that it has succeeded in accomplishing this goal. Headquartered in Italy, Incomedia is currently distributed in over 40 countries, and i critically acclaimed in hundreds of reviews.