Weebly, an easy-to-use website builder
Website/app creators
Description: Weebly is a website builder platform that allows users to design and customise their websites through a drag-and-drop interface and without needing to write code. To access and edit a website, users need an account and a password. Weebly offers a limited free version. It was developed by David Rusenko, Chris Fanini, and Dan Veltri in 2006 and acquired by Square Inc. in 2018.
Evaluation: Weebly is an easy-to-use alternative to create websites without advanced IT skills. Weebly websites can be highly engaging given the possibility to insert images, videos, and other file types. Interestingly, Weebly allows for collaborative work.
Cost: Free limited version with registration + paid premium plans.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English + 14 other languages.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Square, Weebly’s developer collects personal information such as financial, tax, and identity information for providing its services, preventing fraud, and complying with legal obligations. It shares some data with service providers, third-party analytics services, advertising partners, affiliates, and law enforcement agencies. Square has different security measures in place, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. It acknowledges users’ rights to access, delete, and correct personal information, as well as opting out of targeted advertising. Square implicity states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, users can access later versions of the same website through their account or an access code.