What do I need or what do I need to learn how to make a professional looking website ??

Question

Do i need to learn html and php, or is there a specific program I need. Is there programs where you can make a professional looking website without any skills ?

Answer 1

Programs don't make professional-looking websites, people do. Websites are just like any other medium; ones that are designed by talented professionals will look professional. There is no magic program that makes professional-looking brochures or TV ads, so how could there be one for websites?

Technology can certainly aid you in creating a professional website; you do definitely have to learn HTML first. PHP is necessary if you want to have interactive or dynamic features.

Start with this book: http://www.amazon.com/Creating-Web-Pages-Dummies/dp/0470080302/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-9535992-4552819?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1177453556&sr=8-1 The Dummies series is an excellent resource for beginners, because it always explains every concept in detail and doesn't assume the reader knows anything about the topic in question.

Then get this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Principles-Beautiful-Web-Design/dp/0975841963/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-9535992-4552819?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1177453654&sr=1-1
The Principles of Beautiful Web Design is a great book for people who are not designers by trade; I have recommended it to several of my non-designer friends and colleagues who struggle with creating professional-looking sites.

Answer 2

There are many approaches you can use to make a website. I'd suggest learning HTML and CSS. After a lot of practice, you'll be able to make a decent looking site. Although I don't suggest doing so, you can also use a program like Microsoft Frontpage or Dreamweaver. PHP isn't necessary to make to professional looking website but is common in websites with professional functionality.

Answer 3

You can produce a great looking professional website without any html skills - you will learn some along the way. Have a look at my website below for all the information.
Regards, Zyfert
http://xsitepro.cybersprout.com

Answer 4

You first need to know how to design websites using a graphics program like photoshop or fireworks then I would recommend learning dreamweaver. And start using flash and there you go. that what i did I work for Reality Media I designed many website but now i do a lot of videos and motion graphic stuff


http://www.realitymediadesign.com/flashindex.htm
http://www.realitymediadesign.com

Answer 5

You need knowledge of HTML, CSS, and probably Javascript (perhaps PHP and/or ASP) and an imagination. Your website is only limited to your own imagination and knowledge.

Answer 6

if i was you I would start designing sites in photoshop then you need to slice it up and put it into an html file using dreamweaver.

Answer 7

Free site builder.
NVU
http://www.nvu.com

Free HTML tutorials.
http://www.w3schools.com/

Step by step tutorials.
http://www.webmasterautomation.com/videos/