Question List of hosting providers that still offer Plesk + Website builder

[Andrew Daniels]

Is it possible to find a list of hosting providers that still offer Plesk + Website builder (and can use backups of the website in ssb format), and not Site pro version.

 

[Andrew Daniels]

Also, can I buy a Plesk license, or install the old version of the website builder separately on a hosting that already has Plesk?

 

[Andrew Daniels]

If i buy license for Web Presence Builder for Plesk, Can it be supported for years to come? It would be unpleasant if it suddenly stopped working or was replaced totally by new versions of Sitejet that don't even support SSB files for import/export.

 

[Sebahat.hadzhi]

Hi, @Andrew Daniels . There's no designated list of providers that offer Plesk+Web Presence Builder. There are currently no limitations, so you should be able to install the builder on a server already running Plesk. At this point there is no ultimate plan for Web Presence Builder's depreciation.

 

[Andrew Daniels]

Hi, @Andrew Daniels . There's no designated list of providers that offer Plesk+Web Presence Builder. There are currently no limitations, so you should be able to install the builder on a server already running Plesk. At this point there is no ultimate plan for Web Presence Builder's depreciation.

Thank you, Web Presence Builder can be installed on any version of Plesk?

 

[Sebahat.hadzhi]

It can be installed on anything above Plesk 12.X (which is severely outdated).

 

[Andrew Daniels]

It can be installed on anything above Plesk 12.X (which is severely outdated).

What advice can you give on the best place and method to move a website from WebPresence (SSB backup file)? Considering the webpresence builder is a bit outdated, the old version of Plesk won't always be available.

Im just trying to find a solution.

 

[Sebahat.hadzhi]

You should be able to move the website following these steps:

• https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/...-of-the-Web-Presence-Builder-site-through-GUI

You can also move it through Plesk Migrator if the source server control panel is supported.

 

[Andrew Daniels]

It can be installed on anything above Plesk 12.X (which is severely outdated).

Is it possible to buy this version of plesk?

 

[Andrew Daniels]

You should be able to move the website following these steps:

• https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/...-of-the-Web-Presence-Builder-site-through-GUI

You can also move it through Plesk Migrator if the source server control panel is supported.

My question was completely different: how to convey information from the client to the developers that their actions are causing losses to them.
1. The client has been using WPB for years.
2. WPB is being removed from the panels.
3. A complete website transfer from WPB to SiteJet or other website builders is impossible.
4. What should the developers say the client should do in this case?
5. The service is being developed for the consumer—for the clients. Who makes absurd decisions to create problems and inconveniences for customers? Why build an infrastructure without continuity?

 

[Kaspar]

My question was completely different: how to convey information from the client to the developers that their actions are causing losses to them.

I am not exactly sure what you're asking and if it's even a question for Plesk staff to answer.

Even though WPB isn't being actively developed any more and there are newer web build tools (e.a Sitejet) available, it's still supported by Plesk and can still be installed and used on the most recent Plesk versions. That being said, WPB has been outdated for quite some time and lacks modern features. So It would not be my recommendation if you like to create a new website. But maintaining an existing WPB website it should do just fine.

From your initial post I take it that your not running your own server with Plesk, but rather are hosting your website(s) with a hosting provider that offers WPB. And I assume, based on your questions, that they might stop to offer WPB or your not quite happy with your provider, and thus are searching for an alternative. In which case the alternatives I can think of are:

• Find that hosting provider that does still offer WPB
  This might a challenge, as WPB is rather outdated and there are new/better tools available to hosting providers can offer to their customers.
  
  
• Run your own server with Plesk and WPB
  Running your own server gives you the benefit of customizing your server and hosting environment to your own specific needs. If you're not comfortable running and managing your own server, find a provider who provides "managed" (virtual) servers with Plesk for you.
  
  
• Rebuild your website(s) on a different platform/cms.
  Cut your ties to WPB and rebuild your website(s) with/on a modern platform or CMS (like Wordpress for example). If you lack the skills to rebuild the websites yourself, find a developer in your area or use a platform like Fiverr to find a developer within your budget.

Hope this helps and answers your questions at least some what.

 

[Andrew Daniels]

I am not exactly sure what you're asking and if it's even a question for Plesk staff to answer.

Even though WPB isn't being actively developed any more and there are newer web build tools (e.a Sitejet) available, it's still supported by Plesk and can still be installed and used on the most recent Plesk versions. That being said, WPB has been outdated for quite some time and lacks modern features. So It would not be my recommendation if you like to create a new website. But maintaining an existing WPB website it should do just fine.

From your initial post I take it that your not running your own server with Plesk, but rather are hosting your website(s) with a hosting provider that offers WPB. And I assume, based on your questions, that they might stop to offer WPB or your not quite happy with your provider, and thus are searching for an alternative. In which case the alternatives I can think of are:

• Find that hosting provider that does still offer WPB
  This might a challenge, as WPB is rather outdated and there are new/better tools available to hosting providers can offer to their customers.
  
  
• Run your own server with Plesk and WPB
  Running your own server gives you the benefit of customizing your server and hosting environment to your own specific needs. If you're not comfortable running and managing your own server, find a provider who provides "managed" (virtual) servers with Plesk for you.
  
  
• Rebuild your website(s) on a different platform/cms.
  Cut your ties to WPB and rebuild your website(s) with/on a modern platform or CMS (like Wordpress for example). If you lack the skills to rebuild the websites yourself, find a developer in your area or use a platform like Fiverr to find a developer within your budget.

Hope this helps and answers your questions at least some what.

Thank you very much, this is a comprehensive guide.