I would like to see more templates.

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If you would like to see us expand the selection of templates please comment and let us know what you would like to see, styles, industries, features, etc. Also please click the +1 button even if you don't comment so our developers can gauge interest.

Mike F., Alum

184,438 Points

Posted 5 years ago

5 years ago

DJ Kid Red

416 Points

Would love to see more templates catered to specific industries like Homestead use to do back when you first started. Industries I would like to see are for DJs, party rentals, media (tv/radio), marketing and schools. Some of the features are banner exchange program, events calendar, updated polls, more custom contact us widgets, image slider (like whats on homesteads homepage), updated pay pal buttons, updated social media widgets, weather widget, able to upload larger video files as well as MP4 files and some type of reservation widget where customers can reserve services and/or products right online.

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2013-09-09T22:20:58+00:00

Mike F., Alum

184,438 Points

Excellent suggestions! Thanks!

2015-05-07T01:43:04+00:00

DJ Kid Red

416 Points

So any word on when Homestead is going to be updating their systems and getting rid of the horrible templates currently available as well as adding new and updated features??? I have already started moving some of my websites to another company because Homestead is just flat out dropping the ball on websites especially for the price you pay.

2015-05-07T15:40:59+00:00

William S

18,878 Points

We have updated our templates to our SiteBuilder Plus only customers, and our developers are looking into increasing the template library even further. We do not have a timetable for this update, but we are looking to update or increase the choices.

2015-05-07T17:08:38+00:00

DJ Kid Red

416 Points

William, I don't see any new templates on SiteBuilder Plus. When did you guys apparently add new ones?

2015-05-07T19:37:22+00:00

William S

18,878 Points

The templates in Plus are the newest ones, as customers with SiteBuilder Desktop have an older selection of templates. We are looking to improve/add new ones in the future. We do not have a time table as when this will be implemented.

2015-05-07T19:41:12+00:00

DJ Kid Red

416 Points

Those aren't new in SiteBuilder Plus. I have had SB Plus for years and nothing has changed. Sadly most of the customers like me who have been with you guys since the beginning only saw things go down hill rather then improve. The templates that was with SB Desktop were a 1,000,000 times better then the templates with SB Plus. You guys really need to take a look at what other companies are doing when it comes to templates and especially features.

2015-05-07T19:44:56+00:00

William S

18,878 Points

They are new for customers who were moving from SiteBuilder Desktop to Plus. If you have had plus, then we have not updated the templates or added new ones. I apologize if you are unhappy with our templates, but we are looking to improve/add new ones in the future.

2015-09-21T23:34:42+00:00

Stacey Cheryl4005

204 Points

The template selection used to be broader on both sides and you guys recently deleted them within the past year or so....everything is limited. Before you could type in purple and all of the purple templates would populate. Like DJ Kid Red, I have been with Homestead since the very beginning when it was free and I am very thankful and grateful for the service...but when making the changes please consider the not (just new users but remember the old users that have helped to pave the road to Homestead's success. So much has changed....the old way wasn't broke *smile* thanks

2015-12-16T13:07:00+00:00

Stacey Cheryl4005

204 Points

good morning is anyone going to respond to my post? as a valuable customer that has been with you HOMESTEAD since your humble beginnings, I am so thankful for the wonder service and the package that have on my two accounts with you but I am not happy about the changes or the level of support....I posted this message 3 months ago....I didn't ask a question but my comments nonetheless are important....I'm paying for a service that took away many of the services that I feel in love with and it's not fair that we have to turn to this message board for assistance and read through tons and tones of message until you find what you need and my question today is do you have a pdf guide that can be download that explains and support the many changes that you have made and something that will explain windows 10 and how to use homestead editor with that software....this is very frustrating. Thanks Homestead and have a Happy Holiday with your families and remember your customers

2016-12-24T10:38:14+00:00

Stacey Cheryl4005

204 Points

wow....I still didn't response....Happy Holidays Homestead....I'm very disappointed

2016-12-27T16:55:12+00:00

Drew N, Community Manager

260,764 Points

I am very sorry we somehow missed these questions.There are many new templates with the new builder. Any new site you create will be on the new Websitebuilder not on Sitebuilder. If you wish to use Sitebuilder Plus, you can also get more templates, using the master page feature. I do not know of any current plans to expand on the selection of templates on Sitebuilder desktop. At this point to get new templates you would need to use an upgraded builder. We advise using the new Websitebuilder, as the designs are responsive and will automatically make a mobile site for you.

5 years ago

Joe3993

420 Points

Just look at what wix is doing and do things like they have.

4 years ago

jacki2658

192 Points

I want to change templates on one of my websites but I only see a few templates, where have all the other ones gone. I don't even see all the ones you show to potential new customers.

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2015-04-26T15:08:21+00:00

Drew N, Community Manager

260,764 Points

jacki2658,

The new templates only work with the online Sitebuilder. There are a few templates you can use with the desktop version. The new templates have a master page feature that is not compatible with desktop. Which editor do you use?

2015-04-26T19:19:26+00:00

jacki2658

192 Points

I'm using Sitebuilder. Where can I see all the templates when I have my site open in Sitebuilder?

2015-04-26T19:21:31+00:00

Drew N, Community Manager

260,764 Points

Sorry, there are only those few in desktop. You can only see the new templates if we turn off the ability to use desktop on the account.

2015-04-26T20:08:19+00:00

jacki2658

192 Points

What does that mean "turn off the ability to use desktop"?

2015-04-26T20:09:52+00:00

Drew N, Community Manager

260,764 Points

It means that if you select one of the new templates you will not be able to use desktop Sitebuilder any longer. You would only use the online Sitebuilder.

2015-04-26T20:32:34+00:00

jacki2658

192 Points

Well that is no good. Thanks for the information and explaining it to me. Really bad option though.

2015-04-26T20:36:32+00:00

Drew N, Community Manager

260,764 Points

We're sorry you feel that way, but at this time, it is the way it works

2015-05-07T01:35:52+00:00

DJ Kid Red

416 Points

I have already started moving all my websites to another company. Homestead use to be the go to company for websites and now it just is a company you just look past. It's a real shame.

2016-01-04T22:09:09+00:00

Michael Stuckey Jr.

122 Points

I have been with Homestead since the beginning as well, and as of late, becoming more and more quite disappointed. DJ Kid Red any suggestions on a new company?

2016-01-04T22:18:58+00:00

Drew N, Community Manager

260,764 Points

Michael Stuckey Jr, If you only use Sitebuilder Plus, then we can switch your account to Sitebuilder Plus only and you will get all the available templates.

This is a support forum for Homestead. If you want assistance we can help, but conversations about other hosts are not permitted here.

3 years ago

rowdydog8071

126 Points

Do you have templates that are responsive and that view well on all devices. We need mobile friendly templates.

2016-01-20T18:44:06+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,504 Points

We use Dudamobile to create mobile-friendly websites. If you are in your Websites Manager, towards the bottom you can see "Create Your Free Mobile Website" to begin

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