This article is for Website Builder Accounts. Determine where your account is with this guide.
If you have an existing WestHost hosting account, there are a few differences in some of the features available for your Website Builder. Please see more details here.
Q – What are some of the features offered by Website Builder?
A – The WestHost Website Builder features 200 professional templates, image galleries, an e-commerce store, maps, and social media tools. Website Builder also offers 15 additional templates you can select from for on-the-go mobile devices.
Q – How much will I have to pay?
A – Website Builder plans can be found on our website here.
Q – Why does my domain redirect to http://www.westhost.com/online-website-builder/coming-soon.php?
A – You will be temporarily redirected until your site is published for the first time.
Q – Will my SSL certificate or HTTPS work with Website Builder?
A – SSL and HTTPS for domains pointed to the new Website Builder will not be functional.
Q – How long do I have to recreate my account with the new Website Builder?
A – You can build your website at your own pace and publish it once it is ready.
Q – How long will it take me to recreate my site with the new Website Builder?
A – The average site should take only a few hours to recreate with our easy-to-use Website Builder. More complex sites or larger sites will take more time.
Q – I have an existing site so how does this affect me?
A – You can keep your old website online while you build your new website using Website Builder. Once your site is ready, you can change the A record for your domain to point to the Website Builder IP address found in "Website Builder" ->"Verify Config" in your https://cp.westhost.com/. Please allow for 3-24 hours for DNS propagation.
Q – What if I need help recreating my site with Website Builder?
A – We strongly encourage you to take the time to try out the new Website Builder for yourself and see how easy it is.