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 Screenshot of EZGenerator v.4 | |
| Developer(s) | Image-Line |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 4.4.0.3
/ 6 July 2017 |
| Operating system | Windows NT / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP / Win2K3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 |
| Type | Web Design Program |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.EZGenerator.com |
EZGenerator is a web design program created by Image-Line. The program is intended to be accessible to users with no experience in code such as HTML or CSS, and displays results in a WYSIWYG manner. EZGenerator is available for Windows operating systems. [1] [2] As of February 21, 2017, EZGenerator is no longer being developed, nor is it available to download unless done by an existing customer through their personal licenses page. [3]
History
EZGenerator was initially developed for Image-Line software in order for the company to maintain and set-up their own websites, such as the website for FL Studio and SampleFusion.com. The company eventually commercialized the program. [4] Upon its release, EZGenerator was awarded 5/5 stars at Tucows[ citation needed] As of June 2011, it was ranked #12 for web site tool downloads on CNET. [5]
There have been four major version updates as of 2017. [5] [6] There was a one-time purchase to use the program, with no monthly fees. [1] [2] There was a yearly maintenance fee in order to continue downloading templates, etc. [7] The free trial version [2] contained an extra footer and a watermark on output. [5]
Development was officially cancelled on February 21, 2017. [3]
System requirements
EZGenerator works on Windows NT / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP / Win2K3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1. [5] [8] As of January 2011, it requires Pentium II or higher, and Internet Explorer v5.0 or higher. It also requires a screen resolution of 1024x768 pixels or higher, and a screen color mode of 16 bit (65536 colors) or higher. [8]
Product overview
The program operates on the principle of WYSIWYG, (What You See Is What You Get), [1] [9] and allows for the creation of multiple websites by users with no technical skills or knowledge of HTML. [1] [2] [10]
Publishing
EZGenerator uses
FTP settings for publishing to the internet and uploading changes,
[11] meaning the websites can be hosted on any
server or hosting company.
[2]
[8] There is a login feature that allows users to edit web-editable pages created from the program from any
PC.
[9] Using FTP, the program also determines which files need to be uploaded for an update.
[1] The program has a test server so websites can be viewed before they are launched on their actual hosting accounts.
[9] EZGenerator is built in with tools to make it
search engine friendly, with automatic meta descriptions,
<h1> tags, and alt image tags, and file names for
SEO.
[9]
Creation
The program includes a Wizard [8] that allows users to pick a project type and complete a working website in 15 minutes or less. [8] [11] EZGenerator includes over 3,000 free web templates, [11] and each one is customizable. [12] Pages can also be built from scratch. [2] [13]
EZGenerator works with Google features such as Adwords, Google Checkout, Google Analytics, and Google Maps. [2] [11] It has an e-commerce model that allows for products and services to be listed in a catalog, [2] and allows for accepting credit cards and PayPal payments via the site. [8] Other features include a built in search function and hit counter, [1] PHP contact pages with captchas, [9] [12] and RSS publisher, a calendar, and a guestbook, newsletter management, and interactive Flash polls for surveys. [2] The websites can also be made into blogs and photo-blogs. [2] The program generates its own XML sitemap for the websites. [9]
- Media
Images are automatically scaled to be a web suitable format, [2] and the program as built-in image editors to allow for cropping, text additions, manipulation of image properties, and effects. [1] [9] Images can be displayed in slideshows, image pop-ups, or thumbnail modes. [2] [8]
The program has a built-in podcasting [2] and video-casting module. Flash media-players can display mp3s and video, and stream them directly from YouTube or Google Video. [11]
Support
Image-line has an online support forum where employees post answers to questions within 24 hours. [9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Sanchez, Nelson. "Review: Version 3.0 Information". Software Informer. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Home Page". EZGenerator. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b "Renew EZGenerator - Image-Line". forum.image-line.com. Retrieved 2017-03-30.
- ^ "History". EZGenerator. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b c d "EZGenerator Specs". CNET. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ "EZGenerator Version History". Forte Downloads. Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ "Home Page". e-OfficeDirect. Archived from the original on 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g "EZGenerator Web Site Builder description". PC World. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Contrata, Rick (October 2007). "Review". Devnic. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ "A five-minute website (no experience needed): EZGenerator 2.8.0.50". PC Plus Magazine. September 2007.
- ^ a b c d e "Review of EZGenerator". Tucows. Retrieved 2011-06-16.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Baillie, Simon. "EZGenerator 2". ShareWareJunkies. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ "EZGenerator Review". February 1, 2007. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
External links
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Screenshot of EZGenerator v.4 | |
| Developer(s) | Image-Line |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 4.4.0.3
/ 6 July 2017 |
| Operating system | Windows NT / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP / Win2K3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 |
| Type | Web Design Program |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.EZGenerator.com |
EZGenerator is a web design program created by Image-Line. The program is intended to be accessible to users with no experience in code such as HTML or CSS, and displays results in a WYSIWYG manner. EZGenerator is available for Windows operating systems. [1] [2] As of February 21, 2017, EZGenerator is no longer being developed, nor is it available to download unless done by an existing customer through their personal licenses page. [3]
History
EZGenerator was initially developed for Image-Line software in order for the company to maintain and set-up their own websites, such as the website for FL Studio and SampleFusion.com. The company eventually commercialized the program. [4] Upon its release, EZGenerator was awarded 5/5 stars at Tucows[ citation needed] As of June 2011, it was ranked #12 for web site tool downloads on CNET. [5]
There have been four major version updates as of 2017. [5] [6] There was a one-time purchase to use the program, with no monthly fees. [1] [2] There was a yearly maintenance fee in order to continue downloading templates, etc. [7] The free trial version [2] contained an extra footer and a watermark on output. [5]
Development was officially cancelled on February 21, 2017. [3]
System requirements
EZGenerator works on Windows NT / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP / Win2K3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1. [5] [8] As of January 2011, it requires Pentium II or higher, and Internet Explorer v5.0 or higher. It also requires a screen resolution of 1024x768 pixels or higher, and a screen color mode of 16 bit (65536 colors) or higher. [8]
Product overview
The program operates on the principle of WYSIWYG, (What You See Is What You Get), [1] [9] and allows for the creation of multiple websites by users with no technical skills or knowledge of HTML. [1] [2] [10]
Publishing
EZGenerator uses
FTP settings for publishing to the internet and uploading changes,
[11] meaning the websites can be hosted on any
server or hosting company.
[2]
[8] There is a login feature that allows users to edit web-editable pages created from the program from any
PC.
[9] Using FTP, the program also determines which files need to be uploaded for an update.
[1] The program has a test server so websites can be viewed before they are launched on their actual hosting accounts.
[9] EZGenerator is built in with tools to make it
search engine friendly, with automatic meta descriptions,
<h1> tags, and alt image tags, and file names for
SEO.
[9]
Creation
The program includes a Wizard [8] that allows users to pick a project type and complete a working website in 15 minutes or less. [8] [11] EZGenerator includes over 3,000 free web templates, [11] and each one is customizable. [12] Pages can also be built from scratch. [2] [13]
EZGenerator works with Google features such as Adwords, Google Checkout, Google Analytics, and Google Maps. [2] [11] It has an e-commerce model that allows for products and services to be listed in a catalog, [2] and allows for accepting credit cards and PayPal payments via the site. [8] Other features include a built in search function and hit counter, [1] PHP contact pages with captchas, [9] [12] and RSS publisher, a calendar, and a guestbook, newsletter management, and interactive Flash polls for surveys. [2] The websites can also be made into blogs and photo-blogs. [2] The program generates its own XML sitemap for the websites. [9]
- Media
Images are automatically scaled to be a web suitable format, [2] and the program as built-in image editors to allow for cropping, text additions, manipulation of image properties, and effects. [1] [9] Images can be displayed in slideshows, image pop-ups, or thumbnail modes. [2] [8]
The program has a built-in podcasting [2] and video-casting module. Flash media-players can display mp3s and video, and stream them directly from YouTube or Google Video. [11]
Support
Image-line has an online support forum where employees post answers to questions within 24 hours. [9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Sanchez, Nelson. "Review: Version 3.0 Information". Software Informer. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Home Page". EZGenerator. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b "Renew EZGenerator - Image-Line". forum.image-line.com. Retrieved 2017-03-30.
- ^ "History". EZGenerator. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b c d "EZGenerator Specs". CNET. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ "EZGenerator Version History". Forte Downloads. Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ "Home Page". e-OfficeDirect. Archived from the original on 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g "EZGenerator Web Site Builder description". PC World. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Contrata, Rick (October 2007). "Review". Devnic. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ "A five-minute website (no experience needed): EZGenerator 2.8.0.50". PC Plus Magazine. September 2007.
- ^ a b c d e "Review of EZGenerator". Tucows. Retrieved 2011-06-16.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Baillie, Simon. "EZGenerator 2". ShareWareJunkies. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ "EZGenerator Review". February 1, 2007. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
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