Simple Control Panel Main Page
It's a simple control panel with a strong relation to the user's registered web host account. Manage domains, account settings and use wizards for help. That's basically the options the user gets when entering the control panel's index page.
Looks Can Be Deceiving
But don't let the lack of content on the index page fool you. There is more. The user just have to find it. This is one of Helm's biggest flaws. A complicated interface. Rather than figuring out what the user might want to use the index page remains unappealing icons leading to undesired functions. In order to get their hands on the good stuff, users first must figure out that they have to click on the registered domain name under My Domains.
Good Web Host Services But Hard to Find
When the user finally finds the spot he/she has access to most desired functions. Email accounts, stats, databases, backup functions, domain setting, Ftp accounts etc. But Helm also proves that additional services/add-ons like CGI scripts are a rare occurrence amongst control panels. Helm draws the line by only offering exactly what is needed. Perhaps that is what some users want, in order not to make the control panel experience to confusing. But to offer users the possibility to create blogs, javascript applications and advanced website platform with a simple mouse click is the ultimate control panel.
Take a look at our Helm video tutorials.
Commented by: David, 31 October, 2010
One of the most appealing aspects of the Helm control panel is its simplified navigation within user accounts. In fact, the software is solely based on the usability and simplicity of the user interface. The Helm control panel strongly resembles Plesk in its banner and image design, which helps to give former Plesk users a familiar feel from the very beginning. There are three areas that can be easily accessed from the front page of the control panel, the Wizards, Settings and Preferences sections