Web site software?

Question

I am looking to build 3 web sites - I have never done this so i need an idiot proof version, the cheaper the better
I have 3 domain names already - these are businesses i am setting up

any pointy heads out there have any recommendations
thanks

Answer 1

Micrsoft Front Page works well. But your web hosting service might provide a simply on-line Webpage builder of some sort.

Here are some tips, however.
- size your graphics can photos to Exact size, so they download quickly. (save the original)
- TABLES do everything. Design your pages where everything has it's place in a cell in a huge table. Make your first page, and create additional pages from that first one. This will give your website a consistent look.

Sorry, I have a blunt skull.

Answer 2

Dreamweaver (it's not cheap but good - demo at.www.macromedia.com), Frontpage comes with latest copies of Office.

It really is worth learning to code by hand, it makes life so much easier if you can knock up an HTML / CSS file in Notepad, and you'll have more control. Any book by O'Reilly publishers on the subject will be superb.

Design - again not cheap - but Photoshop CS. PaintshopPro has a free demo - www.jasc.com. Inkspace is like Illustrator (vector design) but open source and free. Get that from sourceforge.net.

You say you have domains...I assume you've set up server space to host these sites as well?

Then you'll need FTP software to physically put the files on the server - download.com will have loads.

Good luck, and be prepared to kick your computer. :)

Answer 3

FREE- Microsoft Visual Web Developer
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/vwd/

Answer 4

There is tons of software out there. But my suggestion would be to pay a designer to do it other wise with no experience you won't be able to create a proffesional looking site for you business. And if your businesses don't look professional having a site won't do them any good.
But if you are insistant that you need a website done by your self just seach the internet for "WYSIWG html editors" and pick the one that you like the most. There are just to many to list though.

Answer 5

The easiest way for somebody without experience is Front Page. You can upload pics and all; you could build a website in a matter of days.

Answer 6

Here are three free WYSIWYG (What You See is What You Get) as well as Notepad ++ (if you ever become really good at designing websites).

Otherwise use dreamweaver if you think you can turn them out in less than 30 days (free 30-day trial period).

Answer 7

Like most people have said, use Dreamweaver.

Its best one out there, even good if you want to hand code it, as it numbers your lines, you can organise your code, aswell as debug code.

The WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) editor in dreamweaver is great aswell, supports both tables, and CSS, so your upto date with the latest tools to hit the web.

Ive used many and dreamweaver is the best, and easiest in my opinion.

Answer 8

Dreamweaver is good, I have used it and would recommend it, but it is proprietry software and you have to pay for it.

go to http://www.tucows.com and do a search for 'web site builder'. there are several software packages that you can download and the site tells you if they are freeware, shareware, demo or whatever

Answer 9

Look for a thing called Mambo - minimal programming required (none if you don't want to) and no need for stuff like Dreamweaver as it can all be done online. Your host(s) probably have Mambo ready for use anyway, ask them about it.

Answer 10

Well, I would use a pro developer. BUt, if you are set on doing it yourself... Are you selling products? Antic is the top thing for ecommerce sites.