Hello All!
We've just released v3.05 beta 1 (beta list members will get an email shortly) and we're running it live on www.interactivetools.com.
For years we've had users tell us they love CMS Builder and wished they could use it on hobby sites and other places where they couldn't justify paying a license fee. Today we're introducing a "Free (Powered By) Version" that allows you to use the software on any site you like by including a "Powered By CMS Builder" link in the footer. (As always, paid users will be able to remove all branding and private label the software.)
For the community, this new free version will introduce more developers and customers to CMS Builder, creating an expanded user base and eco-system around the software. Meaning more developers participating in the community forums, more customers viewing the showcase sites and looking for designers and developers familiar with CMSB, and a no-cost option for price sensitive end-clients.
Here's what's new:
- Free "Powered By" Version - The default version of CMS Builder no longer requires you to purchase a license to install or use, and displayed a "Powered By CMS Builder" link in the footer website viewer pages. License owners can remove this and further customize the software under the new "Branding" menu under Admin. If you're upgrading, nothing will change, but new installed will show a Powered By link in the footer of website pages until you remove it.
- New Admin Menus - We've split up the "Admin" into "CMS Setup" and "Admin Menu" to make things easier to manage, with all the CMS related options under CMS Setup and everything else under "Admin Menu". It takes a little bit to get used to the change, but we think once you give it some time you'll like it more.
Beta Testing Instructions - Try out the new menu layout and let us know how you like it. Also try a new install without using a license key and let us know how that user experience is for you.
If you're not already on the beta tester email list and you'd like to get notified of upcoming betas (you must own at least 1 CMSB license) you can sign up here: http://www.interactivetools.com/news/manage.php
And if you have a license you can download the latest beta here:
https://www.interactivetools.com/order/download.php
Please post any feedback, questions, or bugs you find! Thanks!
Thanks! :)
Dave Edis - Senior Developer
interactivetools.com