Even though it is sure to change on newer systems that come with Lion, iWeb currently comes on new Macs. I understand the MobileMe hosting is going away. Even so, iWeb will still function and be able to upload to my current non-apple web host.
Since I already have iWeb on my current systems is there any reason to move away from it now? Will the upgrade to Lion disable or remove iWeb?
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John
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I’m sure that the current version of iWeb will continue to work with Lion. But is hasn’t been upgraded since iLife 09.
Most people who use iWeb use it with MobileMe hosting. So when that is gone after June 2012, that’s reason enough for a lot of people to leave iWeb (before then).
If you upload to a non-MobileMe host, then you could technically keep using it.
But why? It is a piece of software built in the 2000s that will probably never get updated again. It will grow old.
There are much much better ways to build Web sites — which is why I’ve always hated iWeb.
I recommend to anyone that maintains a Web site, whether it is just for fun or for business, that they learn a better way. Like the examples I have been showing in the last few episodes.
I like iWeb, but always hated MobileMe, so I use another company to host my website. I have been looking for non-blog software like iWeb to migrate to and everyone seems to be saying Sandvox and Rapidweaver are the two best. For the record, I started on Dreamweaver CS3 and hate all the research you have to do and then have basically no support. Which of these two do you like or are there others that are better?
I may do an episode later this summer on applications like this. But I don’t “like” any of them. I think online CMS (wordpress, etc) is a much better way to create a site. Don’t get hung up on the term “blog” — just because something can be used to make a blog doesn’t mean you have to make a traditional blog. Most “blog” CMS can be used to make almost any kind of Web site.
Thanks for your response Gary. I’m curious why you would choose WordPress over software such as Sandvox or Rapidweaver. I briefly looked at WordPress and it seems to have a rather deep learning curve unlike iWeb. I was thinking if I were gonna spend all my time learning all that it takes to set up a decent site on WordPress, I may as well go for the real thing like Dreamweaver. What do you think?
RapidWeaver, Sandvox and Dreamweaver are all “built it on your computer and upload” web site builders. Very impractical for dynamic, growing sites like mine or even a standard blog.
WordPress is a completely different thing. You are building your site on the web. There is no local “on your computer” element. It just makes more sense and is a more versatile solution.
Hey Gary! I understand your point about building a site on the web, but the learning curve is just not good on WordPress. But the same seems to be true with all the other programs except iWeb which is the best website builder ever made for those of us who are not professional wen designers.
I disagree. It is a subjective thing. I, and many others, find WordPress and other CMS systems easier to learn and use. Maybe you just need to give it more of a chance. Stop trying to translate your iWeb knowledge to WordPress and instead think of it as a completely different skill.
I love iweb I hope it does get an update soon! Probally will be able to host it on iCloud.
I seriously doubt there will be a way to host iWeb pages on iCloud. They have pretty much said that iDisk/MobileMe hosting would be gone.
iWeb was updated on July 11, 2011 to version 3.0.4. Some minor fixes but no mention of being compatible with or designed for iCloud.
No. And it won’t be compatible with iCloud. There will be no web hosting component in iCloud. Once MobileMe closes, you won’t be able to host your site there anymore.
I have an old project made in iWeb. few days ago i updated to lion with additional iWeb 3.0.4 release .. now I can’t open the projects any more! When i click on one project only the beginning layouts’ choice appears.. what do i have to do?
thanks
Not sure. It seems that iWeb works OK in Lion. I’ve tested it myself. I’d head to the Genius Bar as you need some first-hand help.
I purchased a new mac lion. I transferred my iWeb from my old mac.( pre snow leopard). Even though my website comes up, I haven’t been able to make any changes on it. I just installed ilife 09 hoping to alleviate the problem. Unfortunately, I still can’t make changes…as it seems that Lion isn’t excepting the mobile me.
I wish to build a new website. My question is…if I build the site, will using a new host to allow me make changes and publish my site?
You can always publish using iWeb’s FTP function to a normal web host. But keep in mind that iWeb hasn’t been updated in a while and probably will never be again. I’d move to a new way to build your web site.