PBworks offers a number of predefined packages, but educators and students can request an ad-free site by designating the wiki for educational use. Support is available through e-mail and a user-friendly online manual. PBworks also offers free online training and archived videos of past training sessions.
PBworks has options for public and private sites. Sites and specific pages can be password protected. Features include RSS alerts, HTML support, built-in search capabilities, various file storage options, revision history, one-click ability to backup the wiki, SSL encrypted access, three premade skins for free users, and unlimited customization for premium users.
PBworks has a point and click editing option for Word document-style editing. Users can easily add content and underline, italicize, or bold words, and insert images, links, tables, and plugins without the use of special codes.