Apple's iWeb gets tight Google integration, widgets

Apple's iWeb, one part of the iLife consumer apps suite, has received an interesting update this morning. iWeb is Apple's consumer-level Web site creation tool, and it gives users a simple way to drag and drop various Web site elements as well as fill in the included templates. The latest version is getting integration with two of Google's services: AdSense and Google Maps. iWeb users can now sign up for AdSense right inside the application, and pick how they want it to show up on their site. From the looks of the screenshots, it's much easier than having to copy and paste code into HTML pages. The Google Maps feature is also pretty straightforward, letting you drop in a draggable map anywhere on the page.

The best new feature, however, is the addition of Web snippets. This lets you drop in any old chunk of embed code to add various widgets, from YouTube videos to some of the more advanced ones we typically cover here on Webware. This opens up your iWeb-made page to a bundle of third-party services you wouldn't otherwise get in the somewhat limited creation tool.

Of course you could always get most of these features and more on the Web with services such as TypePad, WordPress, and Blogger--but Apple's approach is good for people who like to work with pages visually in a WYSIWYG environment.

iWeb users can now drop in a Google map or AdSense ads onto their Web site without knowing or using any HTML.

(Credit: Apple.com)

[schneb`]

Why Not Export to Google?

So why can't I export my iWeb creation to my personal Google Web Site? Seems that should part of the package.

[Timmcc]

Yes you can

I have created several websites with iweb. It creates a folder that you can use
ftp or html tools to up load. when you save the site it will be found root/users/
username/sites

[Timmcc]

yes you can

I have created several web sites using iweb and up loaded them using ftp and
html based tools to several servers. iweb creates a folder for the site and you
can upload the whole thing.

[Sabroson]

I have used the new iWeb with great success

Take a look at my creation:

www.cafealmediodia.com

It was made in iWeb 99%. I was able to include html with the new html areas
(see the iPod with songs?).