Network Solutions Review

flag Super simple drag & drop editor
  • Easy-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

Website
$4.95/mo
Website + Marketing
$7.95/mo
Online Store
$9.95/mo
Online Marketplaces
$19.95/mo

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.

 

Rating

  • "Price"
    8 /10
  • "Features"
    8 /10
  • "Ease of Use"
    7 /10
  • "Help and Support"
    9 /10

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.

  • 24/7 Help & Support
    24/7 customer support via chat/phone.
  • Phone Support
    All customers have access to free customer support and can call their specialists any time
  • 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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Eric is a master when it comes to web development. With seven years of experience, Eric has successfully assisted numerous well-known companies and individuals create and develop their desired websites. He is a contributing writer to the Top 5 Website Builders blog.

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Questions & Answers

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Joe

Do I have to build my Network Solutions website by myself or will someone else do it for me?

Answer
Network Solutions allows you to choose whether you want to build your website yourself or have a professional create your website for you.
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Lauren K

Will Network Solutions work for an e-commerce site?

Answer
Yes, Network Solutions features an Ecommerce Package that includes a customizable storefront, shipping and payment options, marketing tools, and more.
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Claire

What types of payments do Network Solutions Ecommerce sites allow?

Answer
Network Solutions Ecommerce Packages enable payments by PayPal, Google CheckOut, and credit card.
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Arthur Koblasz

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?

Answer
Network Solutions does offer a plan where they build the site for you. You need to contact them for a personal quote as the price varies based on what exactly you want.
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