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Powered By Network Solutions: WebsiteBuilder - Getting Started

Note: We offer two different versions of WebsiteBuilder. Our original implementation of the builder is the Classic Editor, while WebsiteBuilder Express Editor is the newest interface commonly found in the Foundation dashboard. It is not possible to upgrade a Classic Builder site to the Express Editor. The site will need to be recreated with the Express Editor. All new WebsiteBuilder installations will be the Express Editor.

New to WebsiteBuilder? Don't worry. We have you covered. In this article, we will guide you through the following:

How to sign up for WebsiteBuilder?

  1. Log in to your account via https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login.
  2. Click Websites & Hosting from the left navigation menu.

    website and hosting menu

  3. Navigate to the hosting package that you want to access with Website Builder, then click Manage to continue.

    manage button

  4. On the left pane, click on WebsiteBuilder, under Site Builders.

    WebsiteBuilder
     
  5. Scroll down and click the View Plans button.
     
    View Plans
     
  6. Choose the plan that's perfect for you! Click the Buy Now button.

 

How to launch the WebsiteBuilder?

  1. Log in to your account via https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login.
  2. Click Websites & Hosting from the left navigation menu.


    website and hosting menu

  3. Navigate to the hosting package that you want to access with Website Builder, then click Manage to continue.

    manage button

  4. On the left pane, click on WebsiteBuilder, under Site Builders.

    WebsiteBuilder
    • Click Manage.
      For Legacy WebsiteBuilder For WebsiteBuilder Express
      Manage Site Manage Site

       
  5. This action will open your WebsiteBuilder screen on a new tab:
    Legacy WebsiteBuilder looks like this: WebsiteBuilder Express looks like this:
    WebsiteBuilder Classic WebsiteBuilder Express

     
Note: If you are unsure which type of WebsiteBuilder you are using, you may reach out to our customer service support to help you determine it.

 

How to get started with your Website?

  1. Start typing and pick a category for your site.
    Type your site category
     
  2. Name your site and click Continue.
    Name your site
     
  3. Select your cover image and click Continue.
    select your cover image
     
  4. Upload your site logo. If you don't have one yet, click Continue.
    Upload your site logo
     
  5. Pick a theme and color combination for your website.
    Pick a theme and color combination of your site
     
  6. Choose a Navigation Style.
    Choose your Navigation Style
     
  7. Select a Font Pair.
    Select a Font Pair
     
  8. Type in your contact details. We'll use this information for your contact forms, maps, and more.
  9. Click Finish.
    Enter your contact information

 

Review

This comprehensive onboarding guide effectively leads new users through purchasing, launching, and setting up WebsiteBuilder. Crucially, the article opens with a vital technical distinction between the Classic Editor and the Express Editor, managing customer expectations around site upgrades. By breaking the setup process into intuitive, sequential workflows—from selecting hosting packages and picking site categories to configuring visual themes and contact details—the guide minimizes friction for first-time site builders and helps streamline platform adoption.


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