Today, we are super excited to announce the release of Jetstrap version 1.0! It’s been a long time coming, with lots of late nights, hard work and a lot of love. This tool would not be what it is today without the feedback and guidance of our amazing users. We encourage you to continue participating in how Jetstrap develops over time, your input and help are always appreciated. With that said, let me show you what’s new:
1.0: A focus on simplicity and Bootstrap
Jetstrap was built to help you create for the web more easily and efficiently. Whether you’re mocking up a new landing page idea or simply want to get a better grasp of HTML5, Jetstrap makes it a piece of cake.
With this release, we focused on elevating the simplicity of the tool to make it easier to use and more cohesive as a product. In order to do that, we had to start from scratch and reimagine everything. The visual design, the code architecture, the entire experience of using the tool. It’s simpler, cleaner, faster, and more beautiful than ever. Trust me when I say, this isn’t like any other software tool you’ve tried. It doesn’t even compare.
New user interface and project dashboard
An interesting thing happens when you first start using the new Jetstrap. It feels similar to what you were used to, but completely new at the same time. We redesigned the interface to house brand new beautiful scenic backgrounds for the dashboard, which look incredible on both regular and retina screens. One could only assume they were taken from a plane.
On top of that, the actual editor has a fresh new look and feel. Everything was thought out and fits into place. It’s a solid in foundation, yet flexible enough to accomodate different display sizes. From the little search icon that’s there when you need to search, to the sidebars that hide to make room for more screen realestate- you’re going to love playing with this.
Live HTML/CSS/JS code editing
You asked for it, and we built it. But we didn’t tack it on like any old feature. We integrated the code editor into the interface as an integral part of the creation process. You’re going to seriously love the dark interface, beautiful text colors, and insanely fast performance.
Want to mess around with the HTML or link a custom JS hook to a button? Just slide click “Code” on the bottom bar and it slides up with everything you need. Never want to even look at the code? No problem. It also serves as the component breadcrumb manager. Grab your own snippets of code, paste them into the editor, and watch as they display live in the screen pane. Try it out with Bootsnip!
Text editing like a pro
Text editing the way it should be. We upgraded and improved the way the text component work. It felt clunky having to make changes to text in a separate window. By focusing on the basics, we chose to keep the text options simple and unobtrusive, however, we plan to add more customizations in the future. Expect to see some beautiful fonts, sizing, and more!
New templates, custom images, bug fixes and more…
Whoa! And that’s not all. We’re just getting started. Check out the new Bootstrap starter templates. We threw in the Jumbotron, Narrow Marketing, and Justified Navigation for good measure. We also added the ability for you to upload your own images (finally!). We’ll host them for you, too!
Aside from that, we added several new Bootstrap components like Checkboxes, Radio buttons, Form elements, and more. Bugs have been squished. Speeds have been increased. This thing has lift!
Simple pricing, one plan
With this launch we are also rolling out our Introductory Pricing! In addition, we’re giving out a FREE Jetstrap t-shirt with every purchase during the month of April! It’s super simple: one plan, $8/mo billed annually or $20/month, month-to-month (there’s also a slimmed down Free plan). Pricing is really hard to get right, but we’ve listened to a ton feedback and feel like this is a great start.
We are a customer funded company, which means there’s no VC’s or outside influencers pushing us towards an exit. Why? Because we love working on this stuff and plan to be around for a while. What does that mean for you? It means that as long as there are awesome customers supporting us, Jetstrap isn’t going anywhere, and neither are we. Learn more about us!
Now go forth, and build!
No seriously, try Jetstrap out now! We think you’re going to love it. And make sure to let us know what you think, too. Jetstrap is piloted by you as much as it is us. We are thrilled (and lucky) to be able to work on this amazing tool in this fantastic community.
We’ll be continuing to develop and improve Jetstrap in the months and years to come. This is truly just the beginning, and we’re so thankful to have you along on the ride with us. Make sure to check back here often for more news and updates!