Serif WebPlus X2 is overflowing with useful site design features. In addition to a wealth of templates, helpful wizards and YouTube, Flash and media utilities, Serif’s web design software is easy to use. In a sphere of programs bogged down by confusing code editors and headache inducing technical jargon, Serif WebPlus X2 is a welcome alternative. Whether creating a site from the ground up or using one of Serif’s handsome templates, WebPlus X2 is a proven performer. Up against some stiff competition, we’re pleased to give Serif WebPlus X2 our “TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award.”
Standout Features
• WYSIWYG interface
• Website templates
• RSS tools
• Applications to build Flash, video and podcasts into site
Serif WebPlus X2 was clearly designed with casual users in mind. You won’t find consoles for hard coding or manual HTML manipulation in Serif WebPlus X2. The program aims for full WYSIWYG functionality and hits the mark. Ninety percent of the work we did on Serif WebPlus X2 was possible with simple drag and drop gestures. Adding images and links is a one click affair.
Serif WebPlus X2 will be familiar to users that have spent time with desktop publishing software or Photoshop. Serif WebPlus X2 should be approachable for even the most green of site creators.
Serif WebPlus X2’s templates are a great resource. Some of them look a bit outdated up against minimalist web 2.0 architecture, but on the whole, Serif WebPlus X2 provides tasteful templates useful for inspiration or direct use. It’s possible to produce webpages in under an hour using templates.
If you’re more interested in building a site from the bottom up, Serif WebPlus X2 is more than accommodating. Adding Flash, YouTube video or podcasts is a simple matter of opening a wizard and following the prompts.
We were impressed by Serif WebPlus X2’s RSS utility—it takes a few quick clicks to send out blog or news posts.
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