RapidWeaver 4

Back in 2004, Realmac software released the first version of its popular RapidWeaver Web development software. Since its initial release, it has won many awards form many Mac publications all around the globe, and still continues onward with that trend. Just last Friday, RapidWeaver 4 hit the streets, and is already changing the way consumers create Web sites. From its more professional iWeb-like templates to its ease of creating pages, RapidWeaver 4 is sure to be an instant hit for people who want a simple way to create professional looking Web sites.

Make a site.

It couldn’t be any easier. You simply click file / new project, then a new project will form. Once you complete that, whenever you want to add a page, you go to the top left hand corner, and click the add button. It will ask you what kind of page you want – From Blog and Photo pages, to Blank and Contact pages as well. Simple as that. You can now choose from the abundance of themes that RapidWeaver has to offer, of you can download more themes form the Realmac Web site. Editing your site is also very easy and straightforward. You simply hit the edit button to edit the photos and text on that page, and if you want to see a preview of your site, just click preview to see a version of your site as it were up online.

Publish a site.

To publish your Web site you created with RapidWeaver, you press the publish button, and where you are presented with two methods of publishing. You can ether publish using your own domain name, or using your MobileMe account (previously .Mac). You fill out the form and push publish, and within a few minutes, you have a professional Web site.

Features:

You can mainly adjust almost anything you want about your Web site, whether it be the font, or the color a section of a theme, its all at your fingertips. Navigating through RapidWeaver is a breeze. Its so simple, straightforward, and professional. The buttons are laid out perfectly, and the menus are super easy to use and customize.

Overall:

I love RapidWeaver 4. It’s so simple to use, and it gives me better results than iWeb ever will. With RapidWeaver 4, you can finally make sites with ease, and have them looking like a professional graphic artist designed it. I would definitely recommend giving RapidWeaver a try and see just how good your Web site comes out. You can try RapidWeaver for free for up to 30 days. My only gripe is that RapidWeaver 4 can only be used on a Mac running OS X 10.5 Leopard. RapidWeaver 4 retails for $79, but can be found on Realmac’s Web site for $59.

Happy Weaving!