Want to see what various websites look like, depending on which tool was used to build them. Browse these sites created by Positive Energy Works. The sites that are starred with "*" indicate sites that are typical jumpstart websites, in scope and features.
SiteKreator sites
Advantages: Easy to do slideshows, clean, easy to use, full featured tool, multiple levels allowed including submenus, robust editor
Disadvantages: Not much variety in layouts, doesn't have built in database functionality (encourages use of outside database ZohoCreator which is quite powerful)
Nii Noi Arts*
Graphic Designer and Painter of Ghana
Africa Centre
African cultural connection for Colorado
Positive Energy Works
This site!
Africa Travel Centre
African photographic safaris
Circle Round Restorative Best Practices*
Restorative justice facilitation and training
Selasee
Afro-pop musician extraordiaire
Trident Energy Services
Energy efficiency consulting
Microsoft Office Live sites
Advantages: No monthly fee, Automatic email contact management, easy slideshows, works with other OfficeLive applications including collaborative shared documents
Disadvantages: Fewer template designs, a bit buggy at times (especially when using non-Explorer browser)
Maputo Mensah*
Master drummer, dancer, performer. Leads cultural tours to Ghana.
Learn Ga Now*
Local language of Ghana, Ga audio and print language lessons
Acrobatic Warriors of Africa*
Acrobats of Ghana
Yahoo Site Solutions sites
Advantages: More creative templates Disadvantages: Single level of page menu, unable to do slideshows, difficult to talk to a live person when you need one
GoDaddy Website Tonight sites
Advantages: Easy slideshows, interesting template layouts
Disadvantages: More difficult to use than some of the others with unexpected editing views at times
WordPress.com Advantages: No monthly fee, excellent blogging and comment functions, ability to add regular webpages (not just a blogging tool)
Disadvantages: Limited look of formats (you can tell it's wordpress). For some of the features, you'll need wordpress.org which is not 100% online as it requires hosting on your computer or another server. Positive Energy Works has not created a site with this tool, but it's ideal if what you really want is a basic site, you like the layout of wordpress.com and want a blog, with the ability for comments. requires hosting on your computer or another server.
BaoBao FestivalOther ways to go...Joomla is a full featured open access system. A bit more complicated but endless possibilities. I don't think this is well-suited to beginners.
SiteBuildIt! is a package that helps you not only build the website, but develop idea, domain name, keywords, and a potential revenue stream from your site.
Full Partner is a package for businesses that want it all...customer database, online store, website content all interlinked. Pay them to set it up, then you maintain it.
Disclaimer: Advantages & disadvantages comments are based on our experience, and are general in nature. Most tools offer custom options that can help you get around an issue if you like the tool, but need some additional feature. Positive Energy Works is working to become an affiliate of some or all of these site builders, which provide a commission fee based on referrals. 