The Weebly Website Builder is an intuitive platform that allows users to create professional websites without coding knowledge. Offering drag-and-drop features, customizable templates, and essential site management tools, Weebly is perfect for individuals, small businesses, and even resellers. WebHostingM resellers can offer Weebly plans directly through WHMCS MarketConnect, with full integration for automated setup and billing.
Pre-Requirements for Reselling Weebly
- WHMCS MarketConnect Account: Set up a MarketConnect account through WHMCS Marketplace.
- Funds Deposit: Deposit funds in your WHMCS Marketplace account to start selling MarketConnect products.
- WHMCS Configuration: Link your WHMCS account to your MarketConnect account to manage Weebly products and pricing.
Steps to Activate and Start Reselling Weebly
- Log in to your WHMCS Admin Panel.
- Go to Configuration > System Settings > MarketConnect.
- In the MarketConnect section, locate Weebly Website Builder and click Start Selling.
- Click Activate Now to set up Weebly product offerings automatically in your Customer Area, including landing pages and promotions.
- To customize these pages or add your branding, make edits through template modifications and hooks in WHMCS.
Purchasing Weebly as a Customer
Customers can purchase Weebly through the dedicated Website & Security > Website Builder page in their Customer Area or from promotions in their dashboard. Once purchased, WHMCS and MarketConnect automate the Weebly setup process.
Control Panel Details for Website Publishing Automation
Weebly uses FTP credentials from the hosting account to publish the website. Here's how different control panels handle FTP setup:
| Control Panel | Details |
|---|---|
| cPanel & WHM | WHMCS creates a dedicated FTP account within cPanel for Weebly, provisioning it with FTP credentials for website publishing. |
| Plesk | FTP credentials default to the domain, username, and password from the Plesk product, with publishing to the httpdocs directory. |
| DirectAdmin | FTP credentials default to the domain, username, and password from the DirectAdmin product, with publishing to the public_html directory. |
| Other Control Panels | Default FTP credentials from the Weebly service's parent product are used. Update FTP details manually if needed. |
Best Practices and Gotchas
- Ensure the FTP credentials match the hosting environment's requirements to avoid publishing errors.
- Set up your WHMCS MarketConnect account in advance, and verify that you have sufficient funds to activate Weebly plans.
- If using Weebly on different control panels, double-check the default publishing paths for seamless publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I customize the Weebly landing page and promotions?
Yes, you can modify landing pages and promotional offers through template modifications and WHMCS hooks.
2. How are Weebly FTP credentials handled?
For cPanel, WHMCS automatically provisions a dedicated FTP account. For other panels, FTP details may default to the main account, but you can manually update these if needed.
