WebSite X5 Updates.

It's not just an aesthetic whim: updating the software design can actually improve user experience. WebSite X5 now has a new interface in line with the logic behind Windows 11, so now you can enjoy a more comfortable and neater environment that can help you improve your productivity by focusing on what you need.

Think about Galleries: you need to import all the image files to set them up. We have now introduced a new option that allows you to work visually: working with thumbnails will be much easier and fun.

Speaking of graphic design: we took the opportunity to substitute some of the Templates in the preset Template Gallery: 10 in the Pro and 5 in the Evo. Get inspired for your next projects.

Images too, play an important role for improving Web page SEO: now you can add Description, Title and Alt Text also to the images in your Galleries.

You are looking at the preview of the web page you are working on and realize you aren't happy with a text you've added. Now you can simply click on the page content you want to edit to open the corresponding Object in working mode. That's very convenient, isn't it?

Minimum Order only for Pro

Sometimes selling one single product unit isn't very convenient. Define a minimum order quantity for each product of your store: in this way, the checkout process will be even easier and effective.

In order to guarantee the greatest possible level of performance, compatibility and security, we have added compatibility with servers using PHP v8.2.

Not just bitmap images: we introduced the SVG support too, so you can now enrich your pages with illustrations as well as vector graphics.

In order for you to better compress the images of your website and therefore improve your page loading performance,  we have introduced the WebP conversion, which is a Google conversion format specifically conceived for the Web.

We have enhanced the Images Lazy Loading so to take advantage of the native support offered by the most modern browsers. With this function, you can delay the images loading so to improve the page performances and save bandwidth.

The CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift) is one of the Core Web Vitals Google introduced as a ranking factor. We have optimized the page code so to guarantee better performances.

The Layout Table has been enriched with previews displayed directly within the cells. Now, only for the Objects you can use to add at least one image, a small preview is placed next to the icon in the cell: this will really help you find the Object you are looking for, especially on more complex pages with lots of contents.

We developed a new system to manage all the files used inside a project. These files are all automatically saved into the Project Library and become easy to find. In a couple of clicks you will find the file you are looking for in the Library and you can use it in several pages.

Now that you can manage files linked to the project, you can also optimize project size. In Step 5, we've added a new window you can use to analyze your project, create a backup copy of used resources - particularly handy if you need to move the project on a new computer - as well as delete files that are no longer connected to the website. This cleanup process, will reduce and optimize your project files.

A new preinstalled Object is now available in the library. Use the Portfolio Object to create a list of elements which can be displayed in dedicated customizable cards, and give your visitors the possibility of using filters and categories to search or organize the entries. In short, it's perfect for presenting a portfolio of your best work and projects on your website.

Give your online shop customers the possibility of paying by installments without interest or additional costs. We've integrated the PayPal "Buy Now Pay Later" service and a single click will be enough for you to activate it on your store. PayPal will take charge of the installment credit, while you will receive the whole amount right away.

The Object library becomes more and more rich in tools for completing your pages. A useful search filed is now available for you to immediately find the Object you are looking for: just type in the name and you're ready to use it.

Social networks are no longer just for fun: they are becoming real storefronts through which to shop. That's why we've added the option of integrating WebSite X5's e-commerce with Facebook and Instagram. In just a few steps, your products will be for sale on Facebook Shops and through shoppable Instagram posts.

VAT management only for Pro

New European VAT rules for cross-border sales have recently come into force. In order to allow you to adapt your online shop, we have revised how VAT is managed by introducing different tax settings, which can be customized for different countries.

Customers love to be able to track the shipping status of products they have purchased online. Now you can offer the same service and make sure that your store's customers are notified when you send them a tracking link.

While you walk through your website creation, we want to hold your hand from the beginning till the end. This is why we've created WebSite X5 Hosting, the tailor-made hosting service for WebSite X5.

The service has been included into the software license, so you will get the associated hosting plan for 12 months:

Perfectly compatible, already integrated and without additional costs: in short, hosting has never been so simple!

We have of course updated the export window of the site online. If you choose to take advantage of the included WebSite X5 Hosting you don't have to do anything at all, not even worry about entering the connection parameters to the server and the database: we’ve already thought about it. Now you can be sure that you have no compatibility issues. Alternatively, you can always pick and use another Provider.

To help you manage the Hosting included with your WebSite X5 license, we’ve developed an intuitive control panel: you will find it in your profile. Everything will always be at your fingertips.

No matter how small a website is, it will almost always rely on a database in order to function properly. We have then simplified the way the database function is managed: it is now possible to connect a single database to the project and, moreover, it is WebSite X5 itself which now automatically creates and renames all the necessary tables for a correct and efficient data management. This makes everything easier.

Here's what was still missing for a top e-commerce. Now WebSite X5 creates automatically a product page for each product. The Product Sheets have image galleries, texts, prices, related products, reviews, social buttons and, of course, the Buy button. Quick to create, optimized for sales, responsive, complete with structured data: in short, perfect!

Partly because trends change, partly because you never stop improving, it was time to make WebSite X5's graphical interface fresher. We have cleaned, finished, moved ... everything to create a harmonious and tidy environment, capable of making your work enjoyable. And here's the result!

WebSite X5 is a wizard, a magician or, in other words he's your special helper made for you to enjoy website creation. He welcomes you in a redesigned and quicker start page, full of information and content that can be useful to you.   

Sometimes an image is worth a thousand words: find what you are looking for at a glance. Here's why we've added previews for existing projects: it's easier now to find the project you are looking for.

We've introduced the option to create new, personalized filters for the Shopping Cart Search page. All you need to do is add and customize the relevant product properties (e.g. "brand", "size", "power", etc.) so that Customers can find them and use them as search criteria within your online store.  Read more.

Thanks to this new integration, accepting all kinds of payment in your online store is easier than ever. The PayPal Commerce Platform allows you to manage all the most popular payment methods in each country from a single account: credit or debit cards, prepaid cards, PayPal accounts, and most importantly, countless other local payment methods (for example, MyBank, iDeal, Soford, Giropay, etc., to name just a few) used in over 190 countries around the world, with over 100 different currencies.

We've significantly enhanced the use of structured data to optimize pages for Search Engines. Structured data describes the pages' content in a way that's more easily comprehensible for Search Engines, who use it to enrich their SERP.

We've separated the section where you insert products from the online store design. You can now customize the Special Pages in the Map, called "Online Shopping Cart: search" and "Online Shopping Cart: shopping cart and checkout", and choose your design.

The "add products" window now includes the option of searching through existing products: this makes it easier to manage catalogs with many items.

We've added a useful new feature to the Insert Link options: a shortcut to the "Product Search" window to find a specific product category.

We've optimized the store's check-out process by improving how the registration process behaves, the payment/shipping methods, and the order confirmation steps.