Boxmode Inc.

A drag-and-drop website builder for people who do not code

Boxmode Inc. runs an online website builder aimed at small business owners, freelancers, designers, event creators and anyone who wants a site without hiring a developer. The pitch is that a person with no coding background can go from an idea to a published page quickly, and the company offers a free starter option. It reports over 12,000 users who have made sites for home-made goods, professional services, college projects and resumes.

How building a site works

The process is described in four steps. A user chooses a template that suits a niche, or starts from a blank page. They then add and edit widgets and basic elements such as images, text and buttons in a drag-and-drop editor. A custom domain name can be bought through the company or an existing one can be connected. Finally the site is published in one click.

Templates

Templates are grouped into 21 business categories. Examples named on the site include beauty salons and barbershops, church and religious organizations, and software and technology companies. Creative users are also catered for, with themes for portfolios, personal sites and landing pages for upcoming events, and the company points to wedding and family event creators, designers and visual creators, and freelancers as people who get the most from them.

Tools included

The editor comes with handy widgets, built-in on-page search optimization practices and integrated analytics tools. The company says sites are mobile-friendly and fast to load.

Hosting and support

Besides the builder, the company provides web hosting and domain names, and it says online support is available around the clock. Paid plans add extras such as removing the company's branding from a site, while the free option lets users start without paying.