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I love RapidWeaver. This is the fourth or fifth website I've built, and it's not only the one I like best; it's by far the easiest to update and maintain. And I absolutely could not have made it (or at least, not without making it a full-time job, which would be a mistake) without RapidWeaver. Those of you who have read my software page will already know this.

The reason we have news is because serious RapidWeaver users are anticipating a fairly major upgrade this Friday, from 3.2.1 to 3.5. If you've been thinking of starting your own page, or you have one and you aren't committed to your software, here's why you should buy RapidWeaver today:

1. Today RapidWeaver costs $34.95. Friday it will cost $39.95. But the upgrade is free. Buy today and save five bucks.
2. I've only had two objections to RapidWeaver—no PermaLinks, and formatting disappears when you cut and paste—and they'll both disappear on Friday. (Read about some of the new features.)

And here are two more general reasons why you should buy into RapidWeaver.

1. Even if you already have iWeb—yes, all this assumes you operate a Mac—RapidWeaver is several generations ahead of the iApp that tried to take its place, even before Friday. Integration with iPhoto or .Mac is every bit as convenient.
2. Supporting small software developers is probably a good in itself, but it becomes fun when you also get the best product in its class on the market.

IWER types, you'll pardon me if I toast a software firm at Friday's event.

Tags: Mac