Weebly is a beginner-friendly hosted website builder with a simple drag-and-drop interface and strong e-commerce ties through its parent company, Square.
Background
Weebly is proprietary, hosted SaaS software. David Rusenko, Chris Fanini, and Dan Veltri founded it in 2006. In 2018, Square (now Block, Inc.), the payments company, bought it and tied Weebly’s online stores in tightly with Square’s payment and point-of-sale tools. Weebly has a free tier as well as some affordable paid plans.
Why People Choose Weebly
- A straightforward drag-and-drop builder that’s easy for first-time site owners.
- Built-in e-commerce powered by Square, which is great for small shops.
- An App Center for adding extra features.
- A free plan, with low-cost paid upgrades.
- Built-in hosting, so there’s nothing to install or maintain.
Weebly is a solid pick for small businesses and individuals who want a no-fuss site or a simple online store — especially if you’re already using Square to take payments.
Quick Facts
- Type: Proprietary, hosted (SaaS)
- Founded: 2006
- Founders: David Rusenko, Chris Fanini, Dan Veltri
- Owned by: Square / Block, Inc. (since 2018)
- Cost: Free tier plus paid plans
- Hosting: Included — nothing to install