Online Platforms
Review on several existing platforms for building websites without/ with some code.
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Hot Glue
https://hotglue.me
This platform works as an interactive bulletin board. You can collect ideas in different formats and set up a website with all the basic functions.
Building the site starts with a “blank canvas”, with no directions or positioning. This allows freedom in creativity in the form of the site.
There is no mobile adjustment.
difficulty level: simple
Adobe Portfolio
https://portfolio.adobe.com/
Here you can choose a template and have your own portfolio online within an hour. The options are somewhat limited.
Free with Adobe Creative Cloud.
difficulty level: simple +
Ready Mag
https://my.readymag.com
An upgraded version of Hot Glue. More user-friendly, allows some nice animations and is responsive for mobile phones.
Cargo Collective
https://cargo.site
With extra focus on the creative sector, this template-based platform offers (mainly) clean layouts with chic typography. It is very suitable for portfolios and content with longer texts.
Furthermore, this platform has more technological possibilities and a mobile version.
difficulty level: basic knowledge of websites is handy
Wix
https://www.wix.com
As the queen of templates, Wix has a wide range of pre-designed sites for a wide range of uses.
The Wix Editor has many features, including animations and rich design options. It also has many functional options such as connections to Social Media and payment options.
difficulty level: Basic knowledge of web design is handy
Word Press
Designed for creating and maintaining Blogs, one of the oldest platforms on the market. It can now be used for all kinds of websites. Even mywdka is a WordPress site!
Some templates are free, some are for sale and there are many options for Plug-Ins and working with the site’s html. The editor is a “behind the scenes” management system.
difficulty level: some knowledge of web design is useful
WebFlow
A relatively new but popular platform, that focuses on customers who are more specific in their wishes and who also want to put in the effort. It also works nicely in combination with your own bits of html/css/js.
difficulty level: basic knowledge of web design is useful
