Weebly , a straightforward website builder Straightforward website builder
Website/app creators
Description: Weebly is a website builder platform. Users can design and customise their websites through a drag-and-drop interface without needing to write code. To access and edit a website, users need an account and then a password, so it allows for collaborative work. Weebly offers a limited free version. Weebly 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 working collaboratively.
Cost: Free limited version with registration + paid premium plans
Type Of Interaction:
Group/pair work - classmates,
Individual work,
Individual work,
Content:
Website/other users supply,
You supply,
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.