Members robert Posted January 13, 2008 Members Report Posted January 13, 2008 Over the years, i have had a couple of webpages... the first was designed using a template that my internet provider provided, the second was using Front Page Express, which was included on the computer I had at the time, but is no longer available. Both created simple websites, which was all I need. i think the total site was 8-10 pages, with probably 40 pictures. For you folks that have webpages, what is a good software that is just "plug and play"? I just want a simple site that is easy to update... Any suggestions? thanks robert Quote
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted January 13, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 13, 2008 Front page is way out of date these days.... but the program that took its place is good: Microsoft Expressions. Also Macromedia has a program called Dreamweaver. Both are good, I prefer Dreamweaver. Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Moderator Johanna Posted January 13, 2008 Moderator Report Posted January 13, 2008 Do you still have Front Page (part of MS Office)? Coffeecup is another good WYSIWYG editor. Dreamweaver costs money. Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted January 13, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 13, 2008 If you go to www.downloads.com you can download Macromedias full line of webdesign software for a 30 day free trial, all the functions work. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
HorsehairBraider Posted January 14, 2008 Report Posted January 14, 2008 I got something called "Namo Web Creator" at Office Depot for something like 50 bucks. What I like is I can switch back and forth between a WYSIWYG and HTML. However. A lot of the WYSIWYG editors add in a lot of unnecessary code to your page. Sometimes that can make your website act goofy, or be slow. Another problem is you can get your site to look good on *YOUR* computer, but on someone else's computer it doesn't look so hot, or sometimes doesn't work well. (Example: the pages are too wide, and people have to scroll back and forth to read your site.) I know it sounds hard, but the best thing to do is teach yourself at least a little HTML. That way you can go through your code and fix it - you'll be able to tell what is BS and what you really need to run your site. You won't have people complaining they can't see the pictures, or that they have to scroll back and forth. It's not as hard as it sounds and is well worth the effort. I was advised to do that way back when I wrote my first page, and boy that was great advice and has saved me much grief and money. You can learn it for free on the internet: Google HTML search There are about a million links there. What I did was to go out and buy a book. I bought one called "Teach Yourself HTML and XHTML in 21 Days". You just need a little bit of knowledge to help you on your way, no need to become a total nerd! But it sure helps figure out stuff when something goes wrong. It's really great to not have to pay someone else and just fix it yourself. Oh yes, and you need a good web host like I have... Quote They say princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. - Ben Jonson http://www.beautiful-horses.com
Members CitizenKate Posted January 14, 2008 Members Report Posted January 14, 2008 I second Johanna's recommendation of Coffeecup. I also have used a couple of other free web design/editing programs that are suprisingly full-featured for programs you can download for free: HTML Kit Nvu Kate Quote
Members paris3200 Posted January 14, 2008 Members Report Posted January 14, 2008 What type of website are you wanting? Depending on what you are wanting you might consider using a Content Management System or blogging software. Those would allow you to only worry about the content and not have to bother with the html if you use a template. Jason Quote http://www.parisleatherworks.com
Members robert Posted January 14, 2008 Author Members Report Posted January 14, 2008 cool... thanks all for the good suggestions. Sounds like I have a little research to do... My previous sites were very simple - mostly just an electronic brochure to point people to when they say "can you make (fill in the blank)" - I could just show them the kind of work I do and some examples. I always kidded that the page was really so my Mom could show all her friends (just fyi, i am mid-40s... I've learned that moms never tire of showing off their kid's stuff ). Quote
Members Andy Posted January 14, 2008 Members Report Posted January 14, 2008 I use Frontpage and love it. Some folks use the latest version call Expressions. I have heard mixed reviews. I use 1and1.com for my host, they are cheap, reliable and have 100% up time. I can call them with weird problems (loose nut behind computer...) and they are patient with me. Andy My web pages: www.shottist.com Quote Andy Langlois Slings: www.andysleather.com My other biz is for sale: http://leathershopforsale.com/
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted January 15, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 15, 2008 When I first read this I can call them with weird problems (loose nut behind computer...) and they are patient with me. all I could think of was "freak" except in front of the computer. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
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