Weebly

What is Weebly?

Weebly is a online platform used by small business owners to easily create websites. There is a heavy focus on e-commerce and online stores, as well as integrated marketing.

The company offers the opportunity to "help the world's entrepreneurs succeed" through collaboration and partnerships, as well as ambassador programs for individuals.

History of Weebly

Weebly was founded in 2007 by three 22-year-old college graduates. The two students at Penn State were required to have an Internet portfolio, and the idea was born to create easy and accessible software for anyone to create their own website.

They reached one million users and became profitable by 2008. Since 2013, the company's headquarters are in San Francisco, with a Berlin office opening in 2015.

It was announced in April of 2018 that financial services company Square had acquired Weebly for $365 million.

Who Uses Weebly?

The company is marketed towards entrepreneurs who wish to reach a global audience. There are over 45 million users, with many jewellery artists and fashion designers using the platform to showcase their work.

The Weebly blog features customer success stories, most recently a vegan cookie dough company reaching $1 million in sales.

Advantages of Using Weebly

With the tagline "Launch today, grow tomorrow," you can start getting your name and business out there as quickly as possible. There's no waiting weeks for a designer to create your website for you. There are a range of affordable pricing options, and even a free plan available.

The simple drag and drop website builder allows anyone to create a powerful, beautiful website, no matter their level of skill or experience. That means you don't need to be a coder or a web developer to get your website set up.

E-commerce tools and analytics include currency conversions, inventory management, abandoned carts, and more. There's also a ton of built-in marketing options, such as easy SEO tools and branded email marketing.

Weebly claims to be the only platform that lets you manage and edit your website and/or store from any device. On the go and see an error on your site? You can fix it immediately with their Android or iOS app.