I’m pleased to announce the launch of the latest app in the App Store, FAQ.  This app is perfect for creating a frequently asked questions page with questions and answers for your visitors.  Its super simple to use, and makes it really easy to create a fully functioning FAQ.

Here’s some features:

1) Categorize questions into different categories
2) Automatically generated table of contents with anchor links to the questions and answers
3) Drag and drop simplicity to organize your questions
4) Optional link to contact page

As you all know, you could manually create an FAQ page in the past.  However, our belief is that apps are a much easier solutions to a use case than a manual solution.  We hope to continue growing our app store to bring you the best the web has to offer, all within the Webs platform.

Best,
Haroon

We’re not a very sappy bunch…but we’re also not likely to turn down chocolates either.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

The Webs Team

How it Works
The new Admin system is incredibly simple to use.  If you visit your “Manage Members” page, you will now see a new option for the member level called “Admin”.  Select that for a member and save to make them instantly become an admin.  To manage a site, Admins simply login to www.webs.com with their WebsID (email/password combination) and they will immediately see any sites they are admins of in their dashboard.  From there, they can click to edit that site.  To add a new admin who isn’t a member, simply send them an invite to join your site.  Once they join, you can set them to Admin and you are done.

What Admins Cannot Do
Admins have access to all general editing privileges so be sure you fully trust the person you are making an Admin of your site.  Still, there are a few things Admins cannot do that Site Owners can.

Admins cannot:

-  Delete the site
-  Change the site email address
-  Change the attached WebsID of a site (change who is the site owner)
-  Make other people admins
-  Change the status of other admins or site owners
-  Downgrade the site to HTML-only mode

Who this feature is good for?
Sites with multiple creators, where several people need to collaborate to create and manage the site.

Sites that change hands often, for example, a group or team that will have a new webmaster every year, can simply assign a new admin each year rather than handing over the master account.

Web Designers, Consultants, and Professionals
There are many Webs users who use our platform to build websites for other people.  This feature finally allows you to administer your clients’ sites without sharing account information.  With the dashboard, it also creates an easy way to manage all of your clients at once.  We are very excited to offer this to our professional users and in the future will look to enhance this with multi-site purchase discounts or affiliate programs so that users who purchase or administer multiple premium accounts can get discounts or referral bonuses.

Logging in to Edit a Website, Right from your Site
In addition to the new Admin functionality, we are also rolling out a new feature that lets Site Owners and Admins login to administer a site, directly from the site itself.  A new link has been added to the “Welcome Module” in the sidebar called “Manage Website”.  Click this button and confirm your password to immediately jump into the Site Manager.  This is a great feature to offer Admins who will be able to login directly from your site rather than having to visit the Webs.com homepage.

I’m really excited to announce the launch of our admin feature as the next step in the evolution of our platfom and look forward to continue building on the best website creation platform on the internet.

Haroon

If you received an email today asking for this type of information to prove that you are using your account, please disregard it. This is a scam, it was NOT sent by any member of the Webs.com team.

Regards,
The Webs Team

For a very limited time, Webs.com is looking to give away free custom site makeovers to a select group of premium users. We are looking for hopefuls who will hand over their webs sites to our trained professionals for a complete site redesign.  Not to worry, we give it back once the redesign is complete.  As always, you’ll still have complete control with our powerful site builder.

Whether you’re just starting out, or want to transform your current site like no other, this is a chance not to be passed up!

So ask yourself: Does your business need a facelift? Could your church use a revamp? We want to hear from you!

How to Enter:
Entry is easy: Simply leave a comment on this blog post with your site address, a little about your website and why you think you deserve this unique opportunity.

Winners will receive an unmatched site redesign by our professionals.

Last day to Enter:
End of this week! That means Friday January 29th, get your entries in quick to be considered for this unmissable offer!

Sharing your thoughts by video couldn’t be easier! If you have a webcam, then you are ready to Video Blog.  Powered by video technology called “Nimbb”, you can record, preview and save your video with a few clicks. No uploading, pre-recording or software required. Everything is done in real-time, right from the app. You’ll be amazed at how simple it is to use, guaranteed!

Features:
- Integrates seamlessly with your website
- No coding required
- Record unlimited number of videos, although a subscription is required
- Let your site members record and post videos too
- Optional monthly subscriptions give you the flexibility to upgrade when needed

Get Started Today!

Happy Blogging!
Irina

CONTEST DETAILS:

Has having your own website profoundly changed your life? If so, we want to hear from you!

During the month of January we are running a contest to find the most inspirational Webs.com stories.  If selected as a winner, you will receive 1,000 Webs credits plus press coverage from our PR firm.

We are looking for stories on how Webs.com impacted your life. Were you able to open your very own business? Did you gain new friends or find the needed support group because of your Webs.com sites?  Whatever the story, we want to hear it!

How to Enter:
Submit a 500-1000 word essay on how Webs.com impacted your life to webseditor@webs.com.  All entries should include your site address and email address where you can best be reached.

Winners will receive 1000 Webs Credits that can be redeemed for upgrades in the Webs Credit Shop. In addition, winners may be featured in upcoming press stories.

Last day to enter: January 31st

Now, when your visitors go to view a product they have the option to click on its thumbnail to bring up a popover of the full-size version of the product image.

This is something that some of you have been requesting for a while and we listened.

Until next time,

Irina

Add your address, contact information, hours of operation and more. With built-in mapping software powered by Google, the app will automatically generate an interactive map with your location and let your visitors get turn-by-turn directions from their location right on your site! Your visitors can also conveniently print the map and directions with the click of a button.

No need to play around with Google widgets and figure out how to insert them on your page. We have done all the work for you.

Full feature list:

- Supports any physical address
- Add phone/fax numbers, hours of operation, and a description or custom information
- Upload and display a photo of the building or location
- Display a dynamic Google map the location complete with map and satellite views
- Enable visitors to view and print turn-by-turn directions from any address to your location
- Easy link to submit your location to Google Local search

You can find this new addition at the App Store HERE.

Until next time!

Irina

We are pleased to announce the launch of Rich Text Email Blasts.  Now, when sending an email blast, you can include rich text features like bold, font sizes, colors, and pictures.  These features make for much more interesting emails for your members.  You can also put in your own custom HTML.  The new feature even has an “email preview” so you can see how it looks before sending it off.

Currently this is a premium members only feature.

Enjoy!