Network Solutions Review
Super simple drag & drop editorEasy-to-use design tools
Personalized email account
DIY & DIFM web builder options available
Robust stock image library
Pros & Cons
- DIY and we do it for you solutions available
- Free domain name
- A very powerful, futuristic website builder
- Huge collection of royalty free images
- Personalized email address
- Complex interface
- Scope is limited
Plans & Pricing
Network Solutions offers 4 packages depending on your specific business needs. See their pricing below for each plan.
Note that all prices are introductory and subject to change.*
Website
For $4.95 a month, you’ll have access to a user-friendly website builder, making it easy to create your site without needing any technical know-how. The plan also includes a free domain and domain privacy for the first year, a professional email for three months, and an SSL certificate for a month to help keep things secure. Plus, if you need a little guidance, there’s an hour of expert design support available to help you along the way.
Website + Marketing
If you’re looking to expand your online presence, this plan offers a practical set of tools for $7.95 a month. Along with the easy website builder and the basics like a free domain, professional email, and SSL certificate, this plan lets you take online appointments and sell services directly from your site. It also includes features for social and email marketing to help you connect with your customers, plus a new AI copywriting tool to simplify content creation. And if you need a bit of guidance, there’s an hour of expert design support to help you get started.
Online Store
This plan provides a straightforward way to set up shop for $9.95 a month. It includes all the basics like an easy website builder, a free domain for the first year, professional email, and SSL security. In addition to selling products and services directly from your site, you can also manage appointments and use social and email marketing tools to reach your audience. The plan even lets you sell on Facebook and Instagram, expanding your reach. Plus, the new AI copywriting tool can help with writing content, and you get an hour of expert design support to help you get started.
Online Marketplaces
If you want to reach customers across multiple platforms, this package might be just what you need. For $19.95 a month, this plan includes everything from the previous plan, like an easy website builder, a free domain for the first year, and tools to sell products and services directly from your site. It also adds the ability to sell on major marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy, helping you reach even more customers. With features for social and email marketing, appointment scheduling, and a new AI copywriting tool, it’s designed to save you time and expand your business across different platforms. Finally, you get an hour of expert design support to help you get set up smoothly.
Website Builders Pricing Plans
Overview
Currently a Web.com company since its acquisition in 2011, Network Solutions was established in 1979. Back then it was dealing in the DNS registry business, but gradually expanded its portfolio of services into other areas, nowadays offering also web hosting and website building solutions.
Features & Functionality
Marketing Tools
Promoting your eCommerce website built with Network Solutions website builder is very easy since you have everything set in place for you: social sharing buttons, search engine optimized website code, and XML sitemaps, not to mention being eligible for MonsterMarketplace submission.
Intuitive Website Builder
The design tool with which you can build a website is really easy to use. It lacks some of the features that are present in modern website-building tools but it can still get the job done.
Huge Stock Image Library
Network Solutions maintains a stock image library that contains a large number of stock images that can be used for website customization.
Personalized Email
When you buy a subscription, you also get a personalized email address that matches your registered domain and gives your brand a more professional look.
Design & Templates
With a good number of professional layouts and customizable website templates available, Network Solutions’ site builder is a great choice for all those who want to have nice looking product pages with minimal investment. However, if you want to fully customize your online store’s design, Network Solutions has three one-time-fee packages available.
Ease of Use
Network Solutions is not that easy to use at first but once you get the hang of it, it’s well worth it. Especially if you haven’t used a website builder before, you will face a steep learning curve.
Customer Support
Network Solutions website builder offers its subscribers a comprehensive FAQs section, where you can find helpful articles, tutorials and training videos on how to get started with their website building tools and services. There is also an online community forum, where you can chat with other webmasters and exchange ideas or find help. Their customer support agents are available by phone 24/7.
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24/7 Help & Support
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Phone Support
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Live Online Chat
24/7 customer support via chat -
Community Forum
In order to post a topic to the forum or reply to a thread, you must first register for the forum through the Account Manager.
Final Word
The Network Solutions name may not have the same sonority as other site building tools available on the market, but their professional services are worth testing out if you’re looking for an easy-to-use platform that will allow you to build visually appealing pages and sell your products online.
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Do I have to build my Network Solutions website by myself or will someone else do it for me?
Will Network Solutions work for an e-commerce site?
What types of payments do Network Solutions Ecommerce sites allow?
I will not be selling anything on the website I will create. My objective is to look good while I am applying for SBIR grants and talking to investors. I have laid out what I want to show as a word file and there is a link to a youtube video I have created and will soon modify. I understand that your 300 GB package does not include the actual website design. Can I give you my own design or am I required to use your template?