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The Difference between an Online and Offline Website Builder
A website builder is a tool used for creating a website without the need of coding. Currently, many individuals and business owners have been using builders for it is more efficient, comfortable and fast. There are two types of builders. The first one is the online while the second one is the offline builder.
What is the difference between the two types of website builder?
• Installation
The online builder is a web application so there is no need to install it. The offline on the other hand needs to be installed first before you can start using it. Most offline builders require an internet connection for installation.
• Space requirement
The online builder do not take up space on your gadget for your create the website online. The offline builder takes up space on your gadget since you need to install it on your gadget.
• Usage
The online website builder requires you to have an internet connection for you to be able to work with your website unlike the offline builder wherein you can start working on your website as soon as you have finished installing the software. In addition, you could still work on your website even though there is no internet connection unlike the online builder where you cannot change anything on your website even though there is no internet connection.
• Hosting
Most online builders require you to have a domain and host provider just so you could work on with your website but it is good to know that there are various companies offering hosting and domain name services online as well. When you are using an offline builder, there are no hosting requirements.
• Uploading
After creating your website using an offline builder, you still need to upload your work on the internet for other to see it whereas if you have created your website using an online builder, you can directly put it up on the internet.
• Availability
In terms of availability, both online and offline website builders are equal. You can both work on them whether it is during day or night. You can work with it as long as you want.
• Updates and upgrades
In terms of upgrading, both the online and the offline builder can be upgraded. The difference between the two is that there is no need to update the online builder. The disadvantage about using an offline builder is that it needs regular updating or else, it would be outdated and you would not get to enjoy the best of your builder.
• Cost
In terms of cost, both the online and offline are the same. There are both online and offline versions that you can use for free. Both also have trial versions you can try before purchasing it. Most upgrades on both the offline and offline builder require you to pay additional fee.
It is necessary to know the difference between the two types of website builders so that you can arrive with the right decision on what kind of builder you wanted to use in creating your own website.