“Website builders are tools that allow the construction of websites without manual code editing.”

In other words, a website builder is a tool or program that helps you build or develop a website.

Types of website builders

There are two main types of website builders: offline and online

1. Offline Website Builders

Offline website builders come as a software programs that you can download and install on your computer. You will use it to build your website and save your files on your computer. Once your website is ready, all you have to do is upload all your website files to a web host.

The advantage of offline website builder is that it is running on your computer, meaning you can still work on your website even if you are offline. However, because you have to upload your files to a web host, you will need  to have some technical skills or experience. You would need to buy a web hosting account in addition to the website builder software.

2. Online Website Builders

Online website builders are web-based and run on the provider’s service. Unlike offline website builder, you don’t have to download and install the software on your computer. You just need a web browser and an Internet connection. This enables you to work on your website from anywhere and any device.

Another advantage of online website builders is that it comes with web hosting services so you wouldn’t have to buy it separately. Most online website builders are designed for people who have no coding experience or skills.

How does an online website builder work?

Online website builders are designed to be very easy to use, allowing anyone – beginners or experienced designers – to create an entire website within minutes using a drag-and- drop editor. Users build a website simply by dragging elements and dropping them to the desired location, no coding knowledge or experience is required. It’s as easy as moving file icons on your computer.

Online website builders are designed to be very easy to use so that anyone, especially beginners, can create an entire website within minutes using only drag-and-drop editor. Users can build a website by just dragging elements and dropping them to the desired location without doing any coding. It’s as easy as moving file icons on your computer.