 Homestead is the pioneer of bringing build-your-own-website technology, but today many other companies offer the similar service, such as companies like Squarespace, Weebly, Wix and Squarebob.Founded in October 1997 by Justin S. Kitch and Thai Bui in Menlo Park, California, Homestead quickly made the rounds for its accessibility and ease of use.Its proprietary drag-and-drop SiteBuilder platform enabled users with no prior knowledge of coding or web programming to create fully functioning websites for personal, educational or business use.