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By: Sean Garrity
Editor: Lillian Castro
Reviewer: Cristian Lopez
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4.8
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★★★★★
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| Features | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Ease of Use | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Pricing | 4.0 / 5.0 |
| Reliability & Support | 4.9 / 5.0 |
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PageCloud hit the scene in 2014 with the aim to remove the cost and technical barriers to entry into online markets for web entrepreneurs. And the mission has been a resounding success. Today, businesses in more than 100 countries have built and are powering sites with PageCloud — and for good reason. PageCloud’s drag-and-drop website builder allows users to get professional-grade sites up and running without the need to code. 'When PageCloud rolled out, it was the most advanced visual editor on the market,' said PageCloud Co-Founder and VP of Growth Greg Evans. 'Our goal is to make the web a more beautiful place.' And it’s PageCloud’s flexibility that’s allowing users to do just that. Like most website builders, PageCloud delivers a number of professionally designed themes. However, with PageCloud, the themes are meant to act only as starting points. PageCloud’s development tool goes a step beyond the competition and allows complete site customization in a drag-and-drop environment. This way, site owners aren’t stuck with a general, static template. All page elements and even the overall layout can be tailored to fit a brand’s aesthetic. We had a chance to try PageCloud’s visual editor with the company’s 14-day free trial. And, within 30 seconds of signup, we were customizing our test site. Using the Swietenia theme as a general starting point, it took all of two minutes to modify the homepage’s graphic elements, doctor up the headers, and arrange the page’s CTAs. If you’re new to web building, PageCloud’s editor offers a quick and easy way to get started. But the perks don’t end there. PageCloud offers a wide range of features, including a dedicated mobile layout builder, stock image integrations (in partnership with Shutterstock), and full access to the source code, which makes the extensible visual editor hard to beat. PageCloud also allows site owners to integrate the industry’s most popular applications into their web properties. Social media integrations with AddThis, Disqus, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, among many others, are available. And analytics tools, such as Autopilot, Google Analytics, and Crazy Egg, can be easily incorporated into PageCloud accounts. If eCommerce is the goal, PageCloud delivers integrations with industry leaders, including Ecwid, Gumroad, PayPal, Shopify, Square, and Shoprocket, to name a few. If a DIY web entrepreneur ever runs into a problem or has a question before, during, or after the build process, PageCloud’s expert support team is available even during the trial to assist via person-to-person chat. In fact, when we were playing around with the visual interface, we were greeted in PageCloud's chat portal by a live representative who was more than willing to answer any questions. The company has also constructed a comprehensive and easily searchable Knowledge Base for self-help. Though the company’s initial focus was on the DIY web development space, PageCloud is becoming increasingly popular among professional designers and developers. Pros can seamlessly migrate clients into PageCloud’s managed infrastructure, which allows them to streamline workflows and enjoy big returns on investment. 'The value proposition of our strength, which is the visual editor, is applicable to both the Do-It-Yourself and Pro segments,' Greg said. 'The Pro segment benefits from the extensibility because you have full access to the code. The DIY crowd benefits from full control over their online presence. You can literally do anything.'
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The $20-per-month price tag that accompanies PageCloud’s site builder is a bit expensive when compared with similar services in the industry. However, it’s important to consider all the features that $20 gets you before dismissing PageCloud as too rich for your blood. First, PageCloud offers a 14-day free trial to all new customers. So there’s nothing to lose by signing up for service and seeing if the company’s page builder is right for your online business mission. With PageCloud, everything you need to run your business online is included. Users don’t have to seek out and build their own solutions from multiple vendors. Hosting, security, an intuitive site builder, themes, domains, and more than 100 application integrations are available to all PageCloud customers. Site owners also enjoy a free domain name and a Google G Suite subscription for branded emails for the first year of service. And, when it comes to support, PageCloud’s expert support team is always available to help should any issues or questions arise. So, sure, the $20 might be a bit steep, but it comes with great value.
While PageCloud doesn’t offer an uptime guarantee, it’s safe to say that uptime rates among PageCloud customers are high. All sites are hosted through Amazon Web Services, so sites are sure to be available to accept visitors at all times. Performance is another area where PageCloud shines. One-of-a-kind self-contained flat file architecture achieves greater design flexibility and faster load times than sites relying on database caching. And PageCloud’s image optimization feature boosts page load speeds even more. “If a small business owner isn’t paying attention and just grabs the best picture he or she has for a hero image and it’s 10MB, it’s going to slow down load times and hurt their search rankings,” said Co-Founder and VP of Growth Greg Evans. “PageCloud stores images separately and uses device detection to serve the optimal resolution image based on screen resolution maximizing quality without compromising load times.” PageCloud’s expert support team is available right-in-app to field questions via live chat. Their efficiency is highlighted by industry leading response time and high levels of customer satisfaction. And, if self-help is your thing, PageCloud provides an easily accessible Knowledge Base filled with FAQs, best practices, tips, and troubleshooting solutions. But don’t take our word for it. User feedback is stellar on review platforms such as Capterra, Trustpilot, and Facebook.
Sean Garrity
Hosting Expert:
PageCloud’s intuitive drag-and-drop website builder is the big draw here. The tool gives web entrepreneurs with no coding knowledge the ability to create a beautiful, professional-class website and allows professional designers and developers to streamline workflows and widen revenue streams. But the value doesn’t end there. More than 100 applications are available to PageCloud customers, removing the need to search (and pay) for third-party vendors of eCommerce, marketing, social, analytics, and other essential plugins. Couple this with expert support from live representatives via chat, and PageCloud’s turnkey website development platform checks all the boxes.
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Overall Rating
4.8 / 5.0
★★★★★
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