webs.com operates primarily as a developer platform, focusing on website builder. Webs.com was a popular free website builder that allowed individuals and small businesses to create and host their own websites. It was acquired by Vistaprint and now redirects to Vistaprint's website creation services. It is operated by Vistaprint (formerly Webs, Inc.), a subsidiary of Cimpress.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing, providing a broader range of services.
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webs.com is a well-established platform operated by Vistaprint (formerly Webs, Inc.). Top 10,000 global website, 30 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
While webs.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
webs.com allows users to upload and share files. Any file you download was uploaded by another user—not the platform operator. Scan downloads with antivirus software and only download from sources you trust.
webs.com hosts documents and pages shared via links. Because the domain is trusted, links pass through email spam filters easily. Attackers exploit this to host fake invoices, login pages, or malware download prompts.
webs.com hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
webs.com allows users to create custom addresses like "anything.webs.com". An address like "paypal-secure.webs.com" may look official but is actually controlled by whoever registered that subdomain—not Vistaprint (formerly Webs, Inc.).
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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"domain": "webs.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "developer_platform",
"specialization": "Website Builder",
"secondary_purposes": [
"content_publishing"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Former free website builder, now redirects to Vistaprint",
"summary": "Webs.com was a popular free website builder that allowed individuals and small businesses to create and host their own websites. It was acquired by Vistaprint and now redirects to Vistaprint's website creation services.",
"operator": "Vistaprint (formerly Webs, Inc.)",
"parent_entity": "Cimpress",
"topics": [
"website builder",
"web hosting",
"small business",
"online presence",
"DIY website"
]
},
"functions": {
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"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": true,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": true
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1995-04-04",
"rank": 2541,
"hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
}
}