In preparation for updating our Website Builder, in early December 2020, we revamped the layout of our control panel and introduced a new left menu to streamline where products, settings, and account details are located.
The Website Builder is now in the process of getting an overhaul to make designing much easier. When version 8.5 is released, the builder will have a tabletop workflow, meaning menus and options for modifying blocks will slide in and out when you need them. This workflow will replace the existing infrastructure of menus and sub-menus.
If you’ve used the Zibster Assistant, you probably noticed how it slides out when you click it, overlapping the content you are working on. The new builder will work like this, settings and options for different aspects of your website will float in and out as you need them, making designing your website snappier.
We are also working to improve the webpage building experience for users on smaller screens. We are removing horizontal scrolling from the control panel and the Website Builder block toolbar is getting a redesign. The toolbar will be anchored to the right side of the builder for easy access to block settings while creating and editing pages.
Additionally, we are using this update as an opportunity to modify each block's information and functions, to make a richer user interface and experience overall.