Sitely Review: A Website Builder that Gives Mac Users Keys to the Internet

Today, I’m reviewing Sitely, an incredibly powerful visual website builder for Mac. In modern times, not having an online identity can be detrimental, especially for anyone looking to start their own business or personal project. Having a website that provides both style and functionality is a great way to make waves for whatever your dreams may be, and the features and services Sitely provides help you stand out from the rest of the pack.

Building Your Web Empire: Working with The App

Building a website can be pretty tough, especially if you don’t have any experience working with HTML, CSS, or lack coding skills in general. Back in my youth, I remember building pages on Angelfire and Geocities with HTML I found around the web. It was a different time I tell you, and thankfully Sitely is here to leave all that in the past.

Sitely is a great design tool for Mac users looking to build an online brand or identity. Specifically designed with non-coders in mind, Sitely is great for anyone looking to leave their footprint on the web. Perfect for beginners, businesses, and designers, Sitely has all the right tools for maximum productivity. Need to open a webstore for your pet project? Sitely has you covered. Need to build a webpage to show your collection of novelty lighters? Yep, Sitely has you covered.

Out of Sight! What to Like About Sitely

Right out of the gate, one of my favorite aspects of Sitely is the amount of support it provides. Remember when I said building a website is hard? Well, even if you’re a beginner who is new to the internet, the amount of support documentation Sitely provides is impressive.

Along with a plethora of video tutorials to help get you started, Sitely also provides documentation for virtually every one of its features. In my time, I’ve reviewed a lot of applications and tech, and while most offer some sort of guide to get you started, it really impresses me to see the lengths Sitely goes to in documenting everything to ensure you never get lost in your own work. I particularly like that they have a whole section dedicated to Design for Non-Designers. Super helpful!

Talking Features: What’s in the Box

Keeping that in mind, let’s talk about some of the features of Sitely. If you’re new to building websites, one of the things you may find most difficult is keeping your website’s navigation in order. Sure, building one page can be easy, but what happens when you need to keep everything together? What makes Sitely so intuitive is that it helps manage your pages, which only becomes more beneficial as your website grows. As someone who has written over 1,000 articles on Mac products, trust me when I say this is incredibly useful for keeping things organized.

In terms of other features, the amount of benefits Sitely provides is extremely helpful. From managing cookies to tracking your SEO metrics to even offering payment and social media options, Sitely certainly has the needs of a webmaster covered.

Of course, this doesn’t even look at Sitely’s AI tools, which can really make things a breeze if you feel like you’re in a creative slump. Personally, I’m still on the fence about artificial intelligence (y’know, with it trying to steal my job and all), so I’ll leave it up to you to determine whether or not you like it. I will say this: AI can be good when you need a creative jolt.

With the ability to work online or offline, built-in content to help you start, web video embedding, and a native Mac app, there’s so much material to help you get started it’s unreal. And that’s without diving into the free, editable templates, free fonts, and royalty-free images that come baked directly into the app. 

Community and Pricing: Staying Connected with Sitely

When it comes to building a website, things can easily become muddled and difficult to navigate. This applies not only to those browsing the site, but for those creating it as well. Something that I really like about Sitely is that in addition to providing a vast amount of resources towards getting started on your first project, the company also has a fantastic community where you can go should you need further assistance. 

Of course, when it comes to any product, I have to talk to you about price. Right off the rip, one thing I largely appreciate is the fact that Sitely offers a free option. While many of the features are removed in the free version, you can still get an idea of what to expect with the full suite.

Those looking to make a personal site can buy the product outright for $79.99, while those looking to further expand their options for features can do so through a $6.67/mo subscription or buying it outright for $119.99. There’s also a 14 day free-trial for the Pro version, and you don’t even need to enter a credit card. That’s a great deal in my book. 

At the end of the day, Sitely is the perfect tool for making your mark on the web. Considering there are multiple ways to try it for free, give it a shot today to see how you can expand your impact online.