I did a little investigation of the Microsoft Office Live program and compared it to Homestead (another DIY template system) just to see what I could learn about one or the other being better or worse and although I've never used either It appears that Microsoft offers more features and flexibility.
Also, with Microsoft OL you can host it anywhere (if you want to move from their server, you can) With Homestead you tied to their server.
I know at least one member and two personal friends who are using Homestead and I've seen some nice sites come out of the program as each user is learning more about how to manipulate the 'pieces' to create a site - it just seems to be a bit less flexible than the Microsoft option.
I'm so sorry I can't be of more assistance on this one I'm spoiled what with the programmer husband
