could you get a web design job, simply by mastering the dreamweaver programme?

Answer 1

Web masters need to know a lot more than just programs. You need to know stuff like CSS, Java, Javascript, Flash, and most of all databases (PHP, MySQL). Sorry.

Answer 2

Slavemaker: Your ignorance is showing. Programme is the English spelling of the word. It's the same way that the British use colour and theatre to the American color and theater.


To answer the question, NO!!!!!!! If you don't know what Dreamweaver is doing, then you have no business making another person's website. If you happen to have a firm grasp of HTML, CSS, PHP, mySQL, etc., then the ability to use Dreamweaver is a plus, but you must know the others as well. You could get a job online freelancing, but anyone who'd actually use your services runs the risk of complications by putting their faith in a novice. Websites are more than just links and formating.

Answer 3

You should probably also understand a little about what makes a good web interface, probably something about artistic design, and it would be wonderful if you also knew how to optimize search engine rankings (because your clients will ask!). But I've known web designers who had only mediocre Dreamweaver skills and none of the above, and they made a living at it so it is possible.

If you mean do you need to know any programming languages or other technologies; not particularly, although I'd highly suggest a good graphics program like Photoshop or GIMP. You can always find a programmer to team up with on those projects that require dynamic content / databases / etc.

Answer 4

Well, I'm a professional web developer, and my only formal web design qualification is Dreamweaver based. However, I also have a good working knowledge of html, css and javascript, I'm familiar with php and mysql, and I'm competent with a wide range of graphic design and shop building applications.

You might get an entry-level job as an assistant to a web designer with knowledge of Dreamweaver, and from there you could work your way up.

Answer 5

in a word NO also its program not programme LOL but you could if you are just doing Design see there is a difference between a designer and developer which most people who answered assumed LOL you dont need to know databases if you are doing design LOL but if you want to be a developer then yeah you need way more then just dreamweaver lol

Answer 6

Mabey, but I would not recommend it.

As stated in your question, Macromedia (now Adobe) Dreamweaver is just that. A program.

In order to design websites, depending on your clients needs, you may need to know HTML, PHP, ASP, MySQL/MsSQL, CSS, XML etc..

If you can code in HTML, you can make basic websites.

If you can code in PHP or ASP, you can make dynamic websites.

MySQL/MsSQL will most probably be needed for dynamic websites.

CSS for styling the page (adding color, background images, etc..)

XML is pretty optional. However, XML is unique in the fact that it is extremely simple and you can pretty much learn it as you go along.

In conclusion, if you dont know the very basics (HTML and CSS), stay away from webdesign until you do.
Even after you learn HTML and CSS, the likelyhood is that you will need a dynamic, Server-Side language sooner or later if you wish to become a proper webdesigner.

Answer 7

I suppose if you worked freelance, then yes, you can ultimately just use your dreamweaver knowledge, but dreamweaver although its good doesn't give you every piece of knowledge to become a webdesigner. You also need to know other skills as well as webdesign including server admin, planning and selling your product

Answer 8

Ehm..
A simple free tool to edit html pages is Kompozer. Get it for free here http://bit.ly/1rH1H58
I love it!
Best

Answer 9

No, not really. Unless you start your own business. Most companies want you to have more than just one skill.