FAQ

How do I download and install NextEdit?

For Single and Pro users, NextEdit is sold as a Software-As-Service (SAS) product, delivered completely on the Web. It is hosted on state-of-the-art servers which are continually maintained, improved and updated by our team. It therefore requires no installation whatsoever.

For our CMS clients, NextEdit is installed on their own server. Once installed, there is no futher local installation necessary - each new account is created by simply filling in a one-page form.

What are the technical requirements?

User's Website:

NextEdit will work on any website that contains static HTML content. If the user's website is dynamic or Flash-heavy, NextEdit can still be used to maintain contents that are composed of static HTML.

User's Web Host:

NextEdit will work with any web host, located anywhere in the world. Valid FTP information is required.

User's Platform/Browser:

• Windows: IE 5.5+, Firefox, Netscape and other Mozilla browsers.

• Macintosh: Firefox, Netscape and other Mozilla browsers.

• Linux: Firefox, Netscape and other Mozilla browsers.

NextEdit Pro Administrator:

No requirement other than internet access.

NextEdit CMS Administrator:

LAMP platform required for installation.

How safe and secure is NextEdit?

NextEdit is as safe as any other commonly used website editor or FTP application. It utilizes standard File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to communicate with your web host server during edition. Users' NextEdit username and password, as well as other sensitive information, are encrypted on our server. We have not had a breach of security since we started our business in 2000.

Is NextEdit a site builder?

No. NextEdit is a web content management solution, designed to work with existing websites. However, there are file management features which allow pages to be duplicated as a shortcut for creating a new page.

Do I need to change my web host to use NextEdit?

No. NextEdit works with almost any site, regardless of where it is hosted. When you move your website to another host, simply provide new FTP information to your account, and NextEdit will travel with you to allow you to continue editing your site easily and safely.

Can multiple users edit my website?

Yes, with an upgraded account. Please contact sales for more information.

Can I control which pages can be edited?

Absolutely! Administrators can go into an account's settings page and choose between Basic or Advanced settings to adjust NextEdit's permissions. To control which pages can be edited, just insert some very simple tags into each web page to be controlled.

Pages can be specified in the following ways:

Open - the page can be edited freely, without restriction.

SpotEdit - only specific editable regions can be edited. Multiple regions are allowed.

Locked - the page cannot be edited.

 

Do you have a white-label version that I can offer my customers?

Yes! White-label NextEdit is offered to qualified web professionals who want to improve their ROI and reduce maintenance headaches. Please view more information here.

Do you have an enterprise version I can install on my server?

Yes, NextEdit is also available as a standalone version for enterprise users. This version of NextEdit is used by large institutions such as University of California San Diego to easily maintain their multiple websites. Please contact our sales department here for more information.