I might date myself here, but I’m willing to do whatever it takes to encourage others to make the leap. I taught myself html out of a book in 97, took many classes, certifications, and used everything from Pagemaker to Business Catalyst.

I currently have Sea Monkey, Rocket Cake, Blue Griffon, VS Code, Brackets, Nicepage, Dreamweaver, and others installed, but I don’t need them.
I can design just fine using notepad++ and a browser and I typically teach beginners that way.

But what I really love about Webstarts is the all-in-one aspect of managing as a solopreneur - it’s the tool that helps you get across the chasm of hobby to your first paid client.

I tried to break it, honestly. I don’t care for designing in a browser-based builder generally, and I have tried most. I find it is picky on ipad and using peripherals doesn’t work as well as on a laptop or desktop. My mouse won’t easily click and move things, so I use tap and touch, even in desktop view.

I don’t prefer the ai editor being default, as I have to switch back a couple times to get the regular editor to show up. It was great generating a new site and at editing a finished site though.

I love the ease of setting up clients, email, domains, etc. Getting forms up and connected was a BREEZE!
Appointment, booking, store, and membership all BRILLIANTLY EASY to set up.
Help docs and videos are so clear on the basics.
I can easily empower my clients to self manage their sites and learn how to run their business.
LOVE THAT!

So what are my cons, apart from the challenges on mobile?
I would like to control the text message for appointment confirmations- how? I can’t find it.
I love the webstarts ethos of being platform independent- Yes! I have taught that for years.
Today, community is a huge piece of business.
I want to help my clients have a “group” on their own site. Is there a way? I know there are 3rd party work arounds, but they can disappear suddenly or ban you 😳 … I would love to see how to handle this natively.

I think 5 tacos is not even close to what this deserves! Let’s make it cheesy double decker tacos supreme, add full chips and guac, *organic*, and a double helping of Torchy’s Hillbilly Queso. It’s really that good.