I can build a new 5 page website in as little as 30 minutes with the software. Granted, I will need to have my content already written and lined up, but thanks to the software’s multi-page creation feature I can launch a new Adsense or affiliate site in less than one hour.
While WordPress is relatively fast to work with it does take me longer to build and launch a new site, even with the content already written, because I have to change/activate permalinks, plugins, widgets, set up options and more.
The inbuilt SEO rating of XSitePro lets me see within seconds whether my site is built with the correct search engine optimization score. WordPress can be optimized for SEO as well with the help of plugins and the right permalink structure, but it takes longer.
If you want to insert, or change code in your XSitePro site it’s easy easy as to use the inbuilt features. It virtually takes seconds to ad a new Adsense ad to your pages site wide, or change the channel. The same applies to other code such as a adding an exit splash code, tracking stats, and more. With WordPress you have to either use a plugin, or go directly to your site’s editor and hack the code, depending on the theme you use.
With XSitePro I can publish a site directly from within the software itself, there is no need to use an external FTP software, or go into the server itself. Except for adding an addon domain of course.
I’ve been immensely grateful to the ease of which I can backup my entire XSitePro collection of sites when I lost my PC to a nasty bug last year. Luckily I had the entire database backed up to a thumb drive. When I got the PC fixed I re-installed the software to the machine with a few clicks, it took less then 2 minutes!
WordPress offers an increasing array of backup solutions these days. If you use software like BackupBuddy it is relatively easy to do a backup and re-install, however, you still have to visit all of your sites individually to keep them backed up, unless you use MU.
XSitePro offers an increasing range of extra features to help with performance. Granted, WordPress does this as well. Don’t get me wrong, I love both software for their very own strength, but overall I tend to use XSitePro more and more because most of my sites built on the software rank very high on Google (some of them are in VERY competitive markets).
That’s entirely up to you. I’ve heard people say that XsitePro is great for fast sites, while WP is best for authority sites. But after ranking a few authority sites in relative competitive markets on XSitePro I tend to go with both, regardless. These days I choose XSitePro more and more because it is a huge time saver for me and because I’m still seeing the results I want, why should I not?
One of the negatives of XSitePro is the cost. Not everyone can afford the software, especially when they start out with no money to spare. However, my personal belief has always been that in order to make money you first have to spend some.
WordPress out of the box is free. Yes you can spend money for plugins and themes, but you don’t have to.
Tell me, do you use XSitePro and if so, what do you make of the software?
Yes, I use xsitepro2 and love it. I was at the point of giving up completely after too many to mention wordpress sites of mine got hacked and I had no idea how to fix them. I spent so much money, time and effort, then they were gone.
When I was introduced to Xsitepro2 I downloaded the trial version for about an hour, The ease of use, and with THE SELF PUBLISHING FEATURE, I was so excited I could hardly get my checkbook out fast enough. lol.
I could not let it go, and I could not really afford it, but I convinced my husband of the money he would save in this one product and got the go ahead.
I am sooo happy with this product I do not have a clue how of how to build a web site or the code required to do changes, Xsitepro does it all!
Especially for anyone new. Xsitepro is a must have even if it takes a couple extra jobs to get it, go for it!
Thanks Kathy, glad to see a fellow XSitePro enthusiast. 🙂 Rock on with the software.
I’m more used to WordPress now, so I’ve been spending more time using it. There is a bit of a learning curve to XSitePro, which I haven’t taken the time to get through, but there is one more huge advantage which makes me inclined start working with it again – no database required on the server.
Also, I’m looking at creating simple sites for offline clients, and a CMS (like WordPress) is only an advantage if the client wants to update the site regularly themselves. A simple static 3-5 page site will look a lot cleaner using XSitePro. It can be done with WP, but you’d have to spend time cleaning it up so it doesn’t display time stamps and archive calendars and tags and all the other “features” of WP that would just clutter up a simple commercial site.
They are both great, it just depends on how you want the finished product to function.
I agree garth, both software have their pros and cons. Like you said, XSitePro takes a learning curve, but so does WP.
I am a wordpress lover and till now I did not use Xsitpro. After reading your blog post I am thinking to give it a try. I have heard many good thing about Xsitepro. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
You are welcome Chandan, good to see you around.
Just a shameless self-promo but it is because I personally think that WP beats any static site hands down.
No worries Neil, no point changing what works is there?
I love Xsitepro and have been using it for about 6 years. They make it drop dead simple to use and your websites look professional. What I typically do is create my website with Xsitepro and then compliment it with a blog, that process has worked well for me.
I started out as a complete newby with XSitePro2 in January this year. Because I had no idea about building a website at all it was a huge success to be able to build a site all by myself. I bought the course how to use the software because I felt overwhelmed trying to learn it by myself. I really was looking forward to my daily lessions even when they have been between 9 and 10 p.m. ( I am not a night owl). It was worthwhile and I leared a lot I still benefit with even with doing a wordpress blog.
Don’t fault me for that. But if I feel like I want to use XSitePro again, I have it and thankful that I do. Thanks for posting recommended info about XSitePro. It really is a great product!
I have the software and the most recent upgrade, but still have not USED it!
I moved my entire MY Documents folder OFF of my laptop due to performance issues, and now can't seem to interact with the XSite Pro software correctly.
…And also if the "paid" tutorials are worth the cost… I need a way to get up to speed on this quickly or I won't use it. I feel badly it has just been sitting as I struggle through WordPress and other html programs.
Thanks… hope to hear from someone!