NetObjects Fusion 7
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Software Reviews of NetObjects Fusion 7
Customer Review: Best choice for what it is
Summary: 5 Stars
NetObjects Fusion is a mature product. It is designed for people that think visually and business/family sites that can be done using one of near limitless styles.NOF is not fun when coding HTML although as a program it is getting better for coders to read an write. Still, this is for the fun side of your personality.
If you're the kind of person that sees what they want and don't want to be bothered with anything except the most necessary data entry NetObjects Fusion 7 is for you. Beyond it's simple interface there are many improvements in NOF 7 over previous versions. It creates smaller pages, has stellar support and integrates higher tech features like applets and scripting including several components that can be purchased or found free.
The interface can look confusing at first and the manual while good could do a better job of explaining in specific detail how to do things. On the other hand that could be said about 90% of the software on the market today.
If you want simple, visual, non-programming sites that look professional this is the program for you. It's not as intrusive and heavy handed as FrontPage. In fact, I find it hard to believe anyone considers FrontPage a visual development program.
I have sites with hundreds of pages that are managed well. That's helpful in NOF but in the end you the webmaster have to put the time in.
Also, NOF is reasonably priced. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Net Object 7.0 is wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have never used Dreamweaver or Frontpage, and I have never before used any Net Objects software. Before this, I had used page builders from sites such as Geocities. I installed Net Objects and started playing with it before reading any instructions, or going through any of the tutorials. I already have several pages of a new web site done, complete with photos, buttons and other objects. I have referred to the book and help sections only twice. Everything else was easy to figure out without a hassle. I would definately reccomend this software for beginners as well as more advanced users. This software is fun, easy use and understand.Customer Review: Quick and easy low priced
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using Homesite, Dreamweaver, Frontpage for a while.This software has been enhanced. This software is good from novice to professional. I built a 14 page website in a day.
A easy to use web site generator. Cascading style sheets, great layout tools, organizational chart style page links, animated buttons, etc.You'll need graphics software to go with this product
Customer Review: Outstanding package to start and grow with
Summary: 4 Stars
With only a slight knowledge of HTML, I purchased NetObject MX and have since upgraded to version 7. I highly recommend it. It supports the novice by providing easy-to-use menus and functions that do not require the user to learn coding or programming. It provides a range of built-in templates and it loads and handles graphics much more quickly than other, more expensive packages - so you have good functionality from the start. Then as you learn more about web site building, it supports additional functions and sophisticated coding and scripts.
However, one of the best features is the online users' group - which is staffed by professionals as well as users of all levels - that provides quick responses to questions ranging from basic, getting started to highly technical coding issues.
The only reason I awarded 4 instead of 5 stars is the lack of a printed manual. It installs on the computer. However, being new to web building, I found that I frequently didn't know web building jargon sufficiently to be able to define a problem. Had I been able to browse illustrations would have been helpful in bridging my knowledge gap. However, the users' group has been extremely helpful in crossing that bridge.
Customer Review: Difficult to use
Summary: 1 Stars
Having read many of the reviews, I believe that the high ratings given to this product are given by people who are already using Net Objects products or have experience in building sites. Never having built a site or used any program like this, I find Fusion difficult to use and the help available is poor at best. The "Getting Started" book is very limited and the "Help" that comes on the cd is hardly helpful. Many times, the help section simply states what can be done with the software rather than describing how to do it. I have contacted the "Support" at Net Objects only to receive conflicting answers to the same question.
I have been trying to learn Fusion for two weeks now and have yet to figure out how to change a background on a site page.
This software is very frustrating and in no way easy to use.