One of the best apps ever!
I’ve been in graphic design and art direction for over 25 years, starting way back with Macro Media applications, then Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, to which I still subscribe and use daily. I first purchased Sparkle (now Sitely) when Adobe dropped Muse. What used to take me hours with the Adobe apps takes me a fraction of the time with Sitely. In this age of exasperating ‘virtual assistants’, Sitely's support is concise, prompt, and unmatched, with personal replies and suggestions.
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First class professional Website Builder
I have been working with Sparkle and now with Sitely for years. It's intuitive, fast, powerful and always reliable. And best of all, service and advice is first class whenever you need it. Absolutely 5+.
Simple and clean
Sitely works very well, doing just what you think it should. It's easy to use, and results are predictable.
Revised my review - turns out a lot of those bugs were user error
So in my previous review, my frustration with my own urgency and lack of skill got the better of me. This is a gooid program. Many good features. I am stil getting the hang of it, and I couldn't give it 5 stars because a couple features i was really counting on I haven't been able to get to work yet (like privacy policy page, so I can track visitors). And also because it is not quite as easy to use as I had hoped - but that's because there are many good features. So there is a learning curve. Support is good and patient, but you may have to email them directly instead of using the form on their website. UPDATE - I preferred the name Sparkle, and the “AI tools” are highly questionable
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Response from developer
We appreciate that this is frustrating, but bugs do happen and while a single rare bug can affect your project systematically, it 100% is not an indication of the overall app quality. Moreover complaining here will not lead to a solution, conversely if you get in touch with our support (we do respond) we'll provide the fixes we are developing, or develop a fix based on the bug you have surfaced. Peace!
A good alternative to us old timers who used iweb
Pretty straight forward commands, Had cut my teeth on iWeb years ago in the dark ages. Switched to Sitely when it was called Sparkle.
Only trouble I have is it occasionally it loses my the knowledge I paid for the program and it thinks I have no license.
Good web creation program for those people needing an "informational" website.
Only trouble I have is it occasionally it loses my the knowledge I paid for the program and it thinks I have no license.
Good web creation program for those people needing an "informational" website.
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Easy to use even for beginners
I decided to purchase this after the other software I was using for years was no longer supported and went out of business. I found it to be easy to use once you got the hang of it. Extremely easy to publish using built in FTP. I would absolutely recommend this. The cost is reasonable as well. I was looking for a non-subscription based software solution and able to keep it locally for privacy and protection.
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Steve (New User)
Great software at a reasonable price. Looking forward to creating a terrific website!
Keeps getting better (and better) Update
Do yourself a favor and spend the money on the Pro version. If you are familiar with Apple apps like Pages, or you miss iWeb and where it could have gone, then you will love Sparkle. The developer is very committed to this app and is very responsive. They have been deliberate with new features, taking the time to get things right. The tools are here to be as serious or whimsical as you wish, all you need is imagination.
Decided to update my review. Over time many apps are neglected and stagnate. This is not one of those apps. It is constantly updated and the developer listens to feedback. It is ideal for artists, cartoonists, and photographers, easy to focus on the work and not the complications of the app interface or design. It's a good development tool for those that create websites for business owners who don't want to deal with that side of things. I've used this since the start, and it is only one of three apps I can say that about after many years. Just excellent.
Update: Now known as Sitely, this app has been constantly updated, improved upon, and new features added. Far too many to list here. Buy the app and pick the pricing model you want. Support remains exceptionally responsive.
Decided to update my review. Over time many apps are neglected and stagnate. This is not one of those apps. It is constantly updated and the developer listens to feedback. It is ideal for artists, cartoonists, and photographers, easy to focus on the work and not the complications of the app interface or design. It's a good development tool for those that create websites for business owners who don't want to deal with that side of things. I've used this since the start, and it is only one of three apps I can say that about after many years. Just excellent.
Update: Now known as Sitely, this app has been constantly updated, improved upon, and new features added. Far too many to list here. Buy the app and pick the pricing model you want. Support remains exceptionally responsive.
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Mac-Friendly: “Two Thumbs Up and a High Five”
The Sparkle platform provided a lifeline to a user of MacWeb; useful during its time. I built my first web site over 30 years ago using HTML on an Apple platform and Sparkle has allowed me to apply my initial training to a modern platform.
Awesome Software
Sitely is the best Website builder, especially for designers. It is feature rich, but easy to learn. I have been using Sitely for over 5 years, and the software works flawlessly. The development team is proactive and are always looking to add new features, and proactively keeping this great app current with the latest web technology.
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Sitely has greay tech help
I am a musician with a beginner's level knowledge of web creation and maintenance. I on ocassion have called for technical assitance and the help is always top notch!
Happy
Very happy with Sitely.
What??
Finally came back to the Apple ecosystem after being gone for a few years. I purchased this product when it was called “Sparkle,” and was rather expensive at the time, but it looked very promising, even for $80 or whatever it was at the time. WELL, now it’s “Sitely,” and I only have access to a 14-day free trial. :|
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Response from developer
We’re sorry you’re having trouble, but your license is still perfectly valid. We never revoked/deactivated licenses. Get in touch with our tech support at feedback@sitely.app and we’ll be happy to assist.
Great Interface, feature rich, good support, reasonable price
Web editing that goes beyond cookie cutter designs, yet without the steep learning curve or cost of other solutions. I published my first website in 1996. I’ve slogged through coding directly in HTML and mastered several apps through the years and gave up on others. Sitely, is approachable and satisfying to use. It has a wide range of features, but avoids the complexity that can get in the way of creativity. Bravo!
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Hands-Down the best web designer/publisher
Using Sitely has completely changed how I approach web design. From the moment I opened the app, everything felt intuitive and incredibly well-thought-out. The ability to create stunning designs with features like parallax effects and custom layouts was not only easy but genuinely enjoyable. I’ve used other tools before, but Sitely stands out because it lets me focus on creativity without getting bogged down in technical details. It feels like it was built with designers in mind, making the whole process smooth and satisfying. If you’re looking for a tool that makes web design fun and efficient, you definitely need to try Sitely.
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Cannot publish on web
You can design a nice looking website with sitely, but I could not publish it. I had a hosting plan at Namecheap. The good folks at Namecheap put in a lot of time trying to get the FTP connection to work. Eventually they gave up. Support from sitely is non-existent.
Response from developer
Hi Robert, we received both your emails and replied to both. Presumably a case of aggressive email spam filters on your end. We have many customers using NameCheap, and Sitely works fine there. Sorry it didn't work out for you.
Look no further!
Sitely (formerly Sparkle) is without a doubt the best web editor out there for people who want to get websites done quickly, professionally and beautifully. IMHO, it has absolutely NO competition. Plus, the product support is unmatched anywhere. Hats off to this refreshingly customer focused company for a truly fantastic product. Buy it. You will not regret your purchase, I promise.
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Access Key
Still having that same problem, they want my access key in my Keychain??? Why??? The app started with “almost nothing” access to my personal info. Now they want to access to all ??? If this will continue I’m considering dropping this app and shift to another one (and there are plenty).
Response from developer
We’ve discussed this many times over email so I don’t think we’ll change your mind. Technically an app will only ever access the single item it asks for. Which js the item Sitely writes itself to avoid inconveniencing you with the file encryption password.
GREAT tool for first-time web builders and pros
I recommend SITELY to all of my author friends, who are building their Author Page Websites. It has a simple WYSIWYG interface. It handles all the “technical stuff”. So, first time website builders can easily create their sites. Sitely is a powerful tool, so they can easily add features to their website. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Take control of your own design - great tool
This product has been a boon for my business. While we’ve hired folks to design our websites in the past, I was never really happy with how they turned out (and they cost me a small fortune). I’m more of a hands on design type person and though I’m not a professional graphics designer, I’m very comfortable using WSYWYG tools. This app is very straightforward and easy to use for anyone who is used to basic graphics, Powerpoint, Keynote, etc. Virtually no learning curve. I’ve gotten decent, basic websites up and running in a few hours without having to know the least thing about web development or design. I’ve also created more elaborate sites which don’t look like your typical WordPress templates and helped me differentiate my business from the others out there. I’m a big fan of Sparkle and wholehearted recommend it to anyone who wants to put up a decent looking site without messing with WordPress / Wix or other subscription based systems. Well worth the cost. Sure, it doesn’t include ABSOLUTELY every possible functionality, but that’s sort of besides the point. Sparkle’s job is to help people put up great looking websites without much effort and at a reasonable cost. Every update, they add new functionality without over complicating things so I look forward to seeing what comes next. I should also mention that the developer is extremely responsive with support and goes above and beyond to help you accomplish something / troubleshoot, whatever is needed. This responsiveness is what makes the app even better.
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