SWsoft, a provider of hosting automation and server virtualization software, today, at the first annual HostingCon 2005 convention announced the release of its SiteBuilder 2.0, an upgrade of the browser-based application designed to quickly create and edit attractive websites.

The upgarded release offers features for hosting providers such as e-commerce capabilities, blogs, advanced statistics and reporting, offers flexible interface, site and plan management features for administrators and features for end users include forums, guestbook, counter, voting, forms builder, photo album, web content (rss feeds), flash introductions and search engine submissions. SiteBuilder 2.0 is available for purchase or lease starting at $99 for 100 websites per server.

"SiteBuilder is a powerful tool for service providers who wish to convert a high percentage of their existing site traffic into customers," said Kurt Daniel, director of marketing, SWsoft. "Based on broad customer feedback and demand, SiteBuilder now offers an amazing amount of new functionality while maintaining its leadership in ease of use and cost of ownership."