What are Xara Modules?

Xara Modules are simple web page add-ons that allow any webmaster to enhance their website with photo, graphic or text effects. Webmasters can also build powerful data applications without any programming knowledge using Xara Online's connectable Module system.

Photo, Graphics and Text Effect Modules

This range comprises of over 30 Modules. Site Updater and Text Effects Modules allow the webmaster to present information in a variety of efficient of visually-impressive ways. They can even syndicate content to other websites. Graphics and Photo Effects allow the webmaster to give visual impact to their website. Photos can be given interesting effects, and custom graphics such as buttons can be created with no graphical skills required.

Data Manager Modules

This range consists of a number of connectable data Modules. The connectable Modules offer advanced database, e-mail and SMS functionality meaning no programming skills are required to quickly create powerful applications.

How do they work?

All the hard work is done by Xara Online's servers. This means the webmaster can perform any functions they want — whether it's intensive database searching or impressive photo effects — without putting any strain on their webserver.

Added to this, there are no technical requirements for hosting the website. Even a user on a free web space service could build an application and integrate it into their website.

This diagram outlines how the Modules work within the webmaster's website.

Web page add-ons can be integrated seamlessly into any website. The HTML is fetched from the web server whilst the Xara Modules are fetched from the Xara servers, which in turn communicates with the SOAP-based web services to other web servers.

Pricing

With Modules starting from under £1 a month, the pricing of Xara Modules means they are accessible to anyone — whatever their budget. For the latest up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.