Foundry3 is not available

Foundry3 is no longer available. Which system would you convert your websites to, “Foundation” or something else?

Hey there! :blush: Since Foundry is no longer available, you’re probably weighing a few options. Foundation is certainly a framework you could look at…

That said, if you’re open to exploring something new, you might want to take a peek at Elements. It’s currently in beta, but it’s shaping up to be a powerful and intuitive WYSIWYG builder. It’s designed with a modern approach and might be just what you’re looking for. Plus, since it’s being actively developed, there’s lots of exciting potential ahead! :rocket:

There’s plenty of videos about RapidWeaver Elements on YouTube (we record at least 1 a week), so if you want to get a good idea of where it’s at, this video from a few weeks back is a good place to start.

It’s always a good idea to experiment and see what feels right for your workflow. Whichever path you choose, happy building, and feel free to ask if you need more guidance! :blush:

P.S. If you’d like to purchase the Elements beta, let me know an I can send you the details via email.

I’m assuming you already have Foundry 3. If not … then that’s another story.

Websites made with Foundry 3 do, and will work, perfectly fine moving forward. New or need-to-be revamped websites can still be done in Foundry 3 as well. To tell you the truth, I wouldn’t convert right now. Foundry 3 still works perfectly fine. I’m guessing Foundry 3 + RW Classic will be good for another 3-to-5 years for creation and editing … most likely up to 5 years.

The problem with “switching” is it’s very hard to know which products will last. Some products being promoted may last fewer than 5 years! We don’t have enough information/data to make a truly informed decision.

Maybe Elements will work out fine (maybe not). Presumably RW Classic will last (especially if Elements doesn’t). There’s the upcoming Stacks Pro. There’s Blocs 6 that was just released. And other options.

Put simply, I would NOT convert at this time.

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