Website.ws SiteBuilder, $ 69.00/yr. on Website Builder
SiteBuilder has been updated on (added ), Aggregate Rating (5 out of 10 from 4 reviews)
701 Palomar Airport Road #300
Carlsbad , CA 92011 US
☎ Phone +1 760-602-3000
📠 Fax 760-602-3099
📧 2@1...| 🆓 free domains : | 0 |
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| 📌 Dedicated IPs : | 0 |
| 💳 Payment Methods : | Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPalWire Transfer |
| 🔧 Category : | Website Builder |
| ✍️ Support Options : | EmailHelp Desk |
| 🌏 Server Locations : | United States |
| ⚑ Targeting : | US |
| 💰 Money-back guarantee : | 0 days |
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*📜 Plan description
Service overview
- SiteBuilder is described as a user-friendly, browser-based tool designed to help publish a website quickly without needing separate software
- The tool is presented as template-driven and intended for fast setup and ongoing self-service editing
Included capabilities and limits
- Each website built with SiteBuilder can have an unlimited number of pages
- File storage for building the website is described as 100 MB, which is positioned as sufficient for typical small sites
- Changes made in the editor are described as taking effect quickly, with most updates applying within roughly 15 minutes
- Uploading and running custom standalone HTML pages is not supported within this product; users who want to host their own HTML content are directed toward the hosting option instead
Pricing and billing structure
- Pricing is listed as an annual fee in USD with discounts for longer commitments
- Annual fee examples: 1 year USD 99 per year, 2 years USD 89 per year, 3 years USD 84 per year, 5 years USD 79 per year, and 10 years USD 69 per year (lowest listed annual rate)
- The plan is purchased and managed through the account system, including invoice handling and checkout
Payment and refund posture
- Accepted payment methods are described as PayPal, major credit/debit cards, and bank wire transfer
- Service terms describe fees as generally non-refundable, so the purchase should be treated as committed once processed
Operational notes
- The tool is positioned for customers who want an all-in-one, in-browser site creation workflow with predictable annual pricing and no requirement to manage hosting stack details
All amounts are listed in USD and pricing is quoted as an annual fee with multi-year discounts, purchased and managed through an online account using standard electronic payment methods.
- SiteBuilder is described as a user-friendly, browser-based tool designed to help publish a website quickly without needing separate software
- The tool is presented as template-driven and intended for fast setup and ongoing self-service editing
Included capabilities and limits
- Each website built with SiteBuilder can have an unlimited number of pages
- File storage for building the website is described as 100 MB, which is positioned as sufficient for typical small sites
- Changes made in the editor are described as taking effect quickly, with most updates applying within roughly 15 minutes
- Uploading and running custom standalone HTML pages is not supported within this product; users who want to host their own HTML content are directed toward the hosting option instead
Pricing and billing structure
- Pricing is listed as an annual fee in USD with discounts for longer commitments
- Annual fee examples: 1 year USD 99 per year, 2 years USD 89 per year, 3 years USD 84 per year, 5 years USD 79 per year, and 10 years USD 69 per year (lowest listed annual rate)
- The plan is purchased and managed through the account system, including invoice handling and checkout
Payment and refund posture
- Accepted payment methods are described as PayPal, major credit/debit cards, and bank wire transfer
- Service terms describe fees as generally non-refundable, so the purchase should be treated as committed once processed
Operational notes
- The tool is positioned for customers who want an all-in-one, in-browser site creation workflow with predictable annual pricing and no requirement to manage hosting stack details
All amounts are listed in USD and pricing is quoted as an annual fee with multi-year discounts, purchased and managed through an online account using standard electronic payment methods.
📄 Editorial Review
WebSite.ws is the retail brand of Global Domains International, Inc. (GDI), the company operating the .WS country-code top-level domain for Samoa. The business is based in Carlsbad, California and has been running the .WS registry since around 1999, so it belongs to that relatively small group of providers that actually run their own TLD rather than just reselling domains from others.The service revolves around a very specific idea: a .WS domain bundled with basic hosting and tools for a fixed monthly fee, plus an integrated multi-level affiliate program. The central retail product is the ".WS Complete WebStart Package", usually priced at $10 per month. This bundle includes:
- one .WS domain
- basic hosting for a custom website on their servers
- up to 10 email accounts on that domain (WebMail, POP/IMAP access and forwarding)
- SiteBuilder Plus, a browser-based site builder with templates and drag-and-drop editing, with optional store add-ons
- WordPress support, with storage up to 10 GB and up to 20 blogs
- URL forwarding
- free SSL certificates for the domain and its subdomains
- access to Clicks.ws, a simple "link-in-bio" style landing page with all your important links
New customers can try this package on a 7-day free trial; if they do not cancel, billing continues at the standard $10/month.
As of early 2026, current estimates place active .ws domain names registrations in the 400,000 to 500,000 range
In addition to the main bundle, GDI offers a small selection of separate hosting and web tools on annual billing. The most relevant for traditional hosting buyers are:
- Standard Hosting – a basic shared hosting option with 100 MB disk space, 10 GB/month traffic and 10 email addresses with 1 GB each. It targets users who prefer to upload their own site instead of relying on the builder, but the resource allocation is modest by modern standards.
- SiteBuilder as a stand-alone service – the same SiteBuilder Plus tool without the full WebStart bundle, sold on yearly terms and allowing unlimited pages on the hosted site, aimed at brochure sites and straightforward business pages rather than heavy applications.
On the domain side, WebSite.ws essentially acts as the public face of the .WS registry. Standard .WS domains (most names with four or more characters) are sold at around $35 per year. Three-character .WS domains are treated as premium names, with the first year priced at $600 and renewals at the regular $35 per year. Shorter one- and two-character domains are in a higher, more exclusive price bracket and are treated as premium assets.
The platform also supports IDN domains and emoji domains, including special pricing for certain newer or beta emoji combinations. On top of that, customers can use:
- WebMail and email forwarding, including personalized mailboxes, catch-all, and prefix forwarding
- URL forwarding, to point the domain to any external website
- optional private domain registration (WHOIS privacy) for those who want to keep their contact details out of public records
A key differentiator is the affiliate and network-marketing program built into the service. Many sign-ups happen through affiliates who earn recurring commissions from multi-level downlines. Customers who only want hosting and a domain can ignore this, but people interested in combining a simple web presence with a side revenue stream will see this as part of the appeal.
website.ws appears to lack a default HTTP → HTTPS redirect, meaning visitors can still access the site over plain HTTP even though HTTPS is available. In current security practice, this is generally considered poor hygiene: a forced redirect (typically combined with HSTS) is a baseline measure to reduce downgrade risk, prevent accidental insecure sessions, and ensure consistent encryption by default.
Overall, WebSite.ws is not a broad mainstream hosting provider, but a specialized .WS domain and starter-site platform with an integrated MLM-style affiliate program. It suits users who specifically want a .WS identity, need a straightforward way to get online with basic tools, and do not care about large resource allocations or an extensive catalog of hosting types like VPS or dedicated servers.
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