Wix.com released a new and much-anticipated version of its website building platform this week, packed with a fresh batch of new and improved features. A new Site Settings component makes it easy for users to quickly access and control things like search engine friendliness, site size and background color, synching with Google Analytics and more.
Founder and CEO of Wix.com, Avishai Avrahami, comments, “With this latest version, we’re making it easier for users to control the way they and their businesses look and function online. We’re already impressed with how our current users have taken advantage of the new features in the new version – and those new to Wix stand to benefit as well from the enhanced user-friendliness and customization options.”
Small businesses, photographers, musicians, artists and entrepreneurs choose Wix to promote themselves online and gain client recognition. With patented technology, Wix makes it possible for users to design impressive websites using Flash, while remaining search-engine-friendly. Getting recognized by search engines such as Google and Yahoo is the key to attracting visitors to one’s website, and building an online presence. The new Settings component inside Wix serves to enhance one’s ability to do so. It is now simpler to add a title and description to a Wix website’s metadata, so that search engines can index the sites more efficiently. A new character count was added to make it easier for users to manage metadata length.
New features can also be accessed from within the modified Site Settings component. Users can choose to hide the loading bar displayed while galleries, pictures, media, etc. are loading. Premium users can add favicons to their sites, or customized icons that appear in the browser tab of their websites.
Other New Features
The latest version of Wix’ website builder also contains the following brand new features:
A messages “inbox” icon for announcements, news and tips
A reflection effect that can be assigned to items like clip art, pictures, shapes and areas
Optimized help with videos on how to make a website viewed right inside the editor
Avrahami says, “This version marks an exciting stage in a never-ending mission to provide users with the easiest way possible to manage their online success.”
To sign up for a free website account and gain access to these latest features and more, visit Wix.com and register with an email address. With no download necessary, a super easy drag & drop interface, and optimized usability, building your own website is easier than it’s ever been.