Really Cool (and Easy) Website Builder
Posted on July 9, 2009 at 3:46 am by Linda Martin-Peoples
If you’ve unsuccessfully tried to build a professional-looking website, or if trying to build one sounds a little too daunting, I’ve got a really cool resource for you today!
After I had been playing around on the Internet for awhile, and had become a little more comfortable with it, I really wanted to create a website or blog.
Depending on your technical skills and understanding of html, (of which I have exactly NEITHER) there are many different ways to go with this, and I tried several myself, including Ken Evoy’s Site Builder, Yahoo’s Website Builder, Geocities, WordPress, Microsoft’s page builder, and more.
And while I know that all of them are great and have their fans, the one that clicked with me the most was the Website Builder on … are you ready for this(?) … VistaPrint!
Not what you were expecting, huh?
VistaPrint seems to me to be a perfect example of “hiding in plain sight”.
It is a full-service printing company with over 17 million satisfied customers, but most people I talk to have never heard of it!
I actually discovered it through the recommendation of a friend when I needed some inexpensive but professional-looking business cards. Since then I’ve ordered everything, from brochures, flyers, magnets, yard signs, postcards, car magnets, etc., and I’ve never failed to be amazed at their quality and service, not to mention their great prices!
When I discovered that they also offered a website builder, naturally I had to give that a try as well! Talk about gorgeous, easy and cheap! (They start at 3 pages for $9.95 a month, complete with hosting … and have all kinds of extra features, as well… from putting a map of your location to adding all kinds of pictures in different formats to adding forms … and an email address to match your website is included!)
I’ve designed 3 totally different websites thru VistaPrint.
You are welcome to check them out and see what you think:
www.VetsNiteOut.org (created for my husband)
www.FinalTouchPaintingCompany.com (created for my son-in-law)
www.TotalBodyChiropracticNow.com (created for my Chiropractor)
As you can see, they all have totally different themes, and all look great!
I’m sure you will design something just a nice, or even better!
Just check it out for yourself at my VistaPrint Affiliate Link or
http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/click?lid=41000000029562246
I think you will agree that VistaPrint is truly a full-service CoolOnlineTool … and wonder where it’s been “hiding”!
Till next time …
~Linda~
P.S. If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know that I do not promote anything that I don’t believe in or use myself. VistaPrint is a superb organization.
12-06-2009 UPDATE: As you probably already know, I use VistaPrint almost exclusively for both my printing and online needs. Recently, I ordered business cards, postcards, etc. for a new email service I am offering to my local community businesses: ( www.KeepingInTouchToday.com , if you’re interested. )
When I received my order, I noticed that the color blue on the business cards (more of a ‘navy’) didn’t exactly match the color blue on the postcards (more of a ‘royal’ - which I preferred, and thought I was receiving.)
It wasn’t that big of a deal, but I emailed VistaPrint customer support and asked them to please make a note that future orders be printed in the preferred ‘royal’ blue.
The only response I received from them was that the replacement order was on its way (!) Incredible! No ifs, ands or buts… no hassle. I didn’t even ask for a replacement! They just did it automatically.
Now, that’s what I call “customer service”!
If you are in the market for any printing or online services, I whole heartedly recommend, and am proud to be affiliated with VistaPrint .
