Moonfruit

Moonfruit was a UK-based website builder and hosting service, primarily aimed at individuals and small businesses. It allowed users to create and manage their own websites through a drag-and-drop interface without requiring coding knowledge.

Overview

Moonfruit was founded in 1999 and was acquired by Yell Group in 2012. Yell Group subsequently rebranded as hibu. The platform provided a range of templates and tools to facilitate website design and customization. Features included the ability to add text, images, forms, and other interactive elements. Users could also manage their domain names and website hosting through the platform.

Key Features (Prior to Closure)

• Drag-and-Drop Interface: Enabled users to build websites visually without needing to write code.
• Templates: Offered a variety of pre-designed templates to choose from, catering to different industries and styles.
• Customization Options: Allowed users to modify templates and add their own content to create unique websites.
• Hosting Included: Provided website hosting as part of the service.
• Domain Name Management: Enabled users to register and manage domain names.

Closure

Moonfruit was officially shut down on January 31, 2015. Users were given advance notice and were encouraged to migrate their websites to other platforms.