A Website builder, is a software application that lets the user create a Website without knowledge of the underlying markup and scripting languages like HTML, JavaScript, PHP, ASP and so on. It is not just HTML editor. it will offer the user a collection of templates, pre-fabricated web pages that can be modified by the user. Some will also offer additional features like shopping carts or surveys. Website builders can be divided into online and off-line Website builders. Most of these website builders allow you to create flash and non-flash websites. With an off-line application users will edit the site on their local computer and then publish it to the Web server. With online applications users edit their site using a Web browser.

Most website builders are offered free with web hosting account by many web hosting companies. Website builder is the ultimate option for people who wish to build their own websites without learning the technical aspects of web page production. The person who wishes to use the website builder typically signs up with the company -- most offer free trial periods -- and chooses the design that best suits his or her purpose.

Many hosting companies also offer customized web designs using website builder tools. Website builder is ultimate cost effective solution for beginners. You don't need HTML knowledge.Some companies' tools allow the user to see the source code, that is, the HTML behind the page he is building. Many do not, meaning that only certain designated areas on the page can be modified. Usually, these areas are: headers, text and some graphic elements.

Most website builders offer 100 to 1000+ website templates to choose your website design. They also offer attractive ready made images like logo, cliparts for your website. Many website builder also offers ready made content for your website. Some website builders allow you to upload your custom graphics.

If your website builder and web hosting providers are different, you need to provide ftp details in your website builder account to directly publish your. Using correct ftp information, you can directly publish your live changes to your website.

Most website builders allow you to change your design template. Apart from shopping cart, they allow you to setup gallary, feedback forms, blogs, AutoResponders, Paypal Shopping Cart tools, Search Engine Registration, Merchant CC processing, Forums, etc...