Web design today usually requires you to learn how to code. That means mastering languages like HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, Ruby on Rails, among others. By contrast, Xara Web Designer enables you to create compelling, graphical, websites in minutes without having to write a single line of code.
The code produced by Web designer is W3C standards compliant and uses technology like XHTML, CSS and Javascript. I tested and analyzed some of the code produced and was impressed with its cleanliness and error-free operation. The program uses the powerful Xara vector graphics engine to produce high-quality, responsive, WYSIWYG output that is tailored for the web.
The latest version of Web Designer Premium provides a number of new features in the same interface that we have come to know and love over the years. They include:
Enhanced "on reveal" animations.
Enhanced “sticky objects”.
The Font Awesome collection now includes Material Design icons.
Xara Online Designer (beta)
All business themes now included at no additional cost.
New online contact catalog.
Photo grids.
Access new features 365 days a year.
New smart shapes, templates and other content.
Like many other software companies, Xara is moving to an instant update policy (called “The 365 Day Update Guarantee) so that users can receive new features as they are created rather than having to wait a full year for the next upgrade cycle--hence the new name, Xara Web Designer 365. They also have a new “Online Designer” option that is currently in beta that allows you to produce simple websites without using any programs.
As usual, using the program was a dream. Although I am very familiar with its operation, a new user can get up and running without much trouble and begin to create beautiful web pages in just minutes using the supplied templates. Compared to many other options, often with high recurring costs, Xara Web Designer is a professional quality design tool that will enhance any web designer’s ability to easily produce wonderful web sites without much effort.
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Full Disclosure: In compliance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255, I hereby disclose that the manufacturer or retailer mentioned in this article provided the product for review purposes with the knowledge that I would provide a full, unbiased and impartial review.
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