
Mythbusters, uSkinned edition.
Introduction
uSkinned Site Builder has become a go-to platform for businesses, developers, and agencies alike. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, it offers an intuitive, flexible, and powerful environment for building websites. However, despite its growing popularity, there are still some misconceptions that could prevent people from fully exploring all that uSkinned has to offer. If you’ve heard doubts about its capabilities or if you’re unsure if it’s the right tool for your next project, we’re here to clear things up.
In this article, we’ll debunk three common myths about the award-winning uSkinned Site Builder to give you a better understanding of how it works and why it’s the ideal platform for websites of all sizes and types.
Myth 1
"uSkinned Site Builder is only for Small or Simple Websites"
One of the most common myths about uSkinned is that it's only suitable for smaller, simpler websites, such as personal blogs or small business landing pages. While uSkinned is incredibly user-friendly and well-suited for beginners, it’s also robust enough to handle large, complex projects. Â
In fact, uSkinned was designed to scale with your business or organisation. Whether you're building a small portfolio, a multi-page corporate site, or a comprehensive solution for a government service, uSkinned offers the flexibility and tools needed to bring your vision to life. Many industries, including public sector organisations, healthcare providers, and retail businesses, rely on uSkinned to power their websites. It’s a platform that adapts to both simple and sophisticated needs, growing with your business as it evolves.
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Some recent sites from the uSkinned customer showcase.
Myth 2
"uSkinned Site Builder is only a Low-Code or No-Code Platform"
Another common misconception is that uSkinned is limited to those who want to avoid coding altogether. While uSkinned does offer a powerful no-code experience, it’s also fully extendable for developers and enterprises. This makes uSkinned a great choice for both beginners who want a simple, intuitive website builder and developers who require more control and customisation.
uSkinned is built for Umbraco, which means developers have complete access to Umbraco’s advanced features. You can easily create custom features, build bespoke functionality, and integrate third-party services. Whether you’re a developer or an enterprise team, uSkinned offers the flexibility you need to create a fully customised website that matches your exact specifications.
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Myth 3
"uSkinned Site Builder Doesn’t Offer Visual Editing"
Some users may assume that uSkinned doesn’t have a visual editor, or that its design tools are too limited to create a truly customised website. However, uSkinned offers both a Real-Time Visual Editor and a Visual Designer, each serving a different yet complementary role to help you design your website with ease.
Our Real-Time Visual Editor allows you to see changes as you make them, ensuring that you can adjust your site’s content and layout without having to refresh or save each time. It’s a quick and efficient way to create content for your website and view it in real-time across desktop, tablet, and mobile views. Additionally, uSkinned’s Visual Designer provides complete control over the layout, typography, and content placement. Together, these tools give you the flexibility to build a site that’s visually appealing, responsive, and fully functional.
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Learn how to work with the uSkinned Visual Editor and Visual Designer.
Conclusion
The three myths about uSkinned Site Builder — that it’s only for small websites, that it’s limited to no-code users, and that it doesn’t offer a robust visual editor — are simply not true. uSkinned is a powerful, flexible platform that can support projects of all sizes, offering both ease of use for beginners and full customisation options for developers and enterprises. With our real-time Visual Editor, Visual Designer, and full extendability, uSkinned is built to create professional websites that grow with your business. Â
Explore uSkinned today and see how it can help you build the website your business deserves.
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Step 3
Create
Create content with the Visual Editor and utilise built-in eCommerce and integrations.
About the author
Paul Daly
I am a co-founder and the Creative Lead at uSkinned. It's my responsibility to lead the design and frontend coding efforts for all of our products as well as across each team, including Marketing, Branding, Content and Support.