#Artisteer review full version
Designs can be saved and modified with the full version but the code can’t be changed outside of the application (?). My critique: I wish there was a tighter connection to the CSS after exporting the design so using the tool was more like a complete project instead of just a start into a project. If I am hacking someone elses code its a much more intensive process. The biggest strength is the customization aspect with the headers, columns, menus, fonts, and more. With Artisteer, I can just click one button - and do it offline! - until I see something that looks interesting and then start working with it. After a while they all start looking the same. But to start that process, I have to sift through thousands of themes online. Like Lisa described, I usually find a free theme I like and then customize it. I find Artisteer as one of the best theme generators available. And like with any design tool, the more comfortable you are with HTML and CSS, the more you’ll be able to customize your design after using Artisteer to build your initial design.ĭownload a free trial of Artisteer here. Other than the bloated CSS code it creates, it’s a pretty solid tool. In other words, your WordPress site will be exported just like a WordPress theme with all your WordPress files (header.php, footer.php, stylesheet, etc.) So all you have to do is upload the folder to your themes folder. Artisteer is for static and dynamic sites, and the code is exported with the appropriate file/folder structure. Many design tools are for static websites only or dynamic websites only. I also love that it can be used on so many platforms. Usually builders/design tools have limited design choices, but Artisteer has more than average. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to use, but I was even more impressed by the numerous design options offered. If you use Blogger, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal or have a static website and need help designing or re-designing your site from scratch, this is the post for you! Yes, yes, I realize I’m late to the Artisteer party :), but it’s been on my product review to-do list for ages.