Off topic, seeking advice - web software
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Topic: Off topic, seeking advice - web software
Posted By: metalgirl
Subject: Off topic, seeking advice - web software
Date Posted: August 23 2005 at 5:59pm
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I want some advice on which web authoring software to use to make a webpage. The webpage that I currently have was designed professionally, and I like it very much, but I want to have more control over it. As it is now, everytime I want anything changed, like adding a picture, etc, they charge me to make the changes. I want to be able to do it myself. What web authoring software have you used? I am looking for something that is easy for a beginner to use. Right now, I am currently looking at MS Front Page or Adobe Go Live. I think that Dreamweaver is way to sophisticated for my needs and low skill level. In college I used Adobe Page Mill, and it was simple, but I don't think they make that one anymore. Any suggestions from you smart, computer savy women? ------------- http://www.Godiva-Hair.com - http://www.Godiva-Hair.com http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com - http://www.MetamorphosisHairDesign.com |
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Posted By: amm
Date Posted: August 23 2005 at 6:36pm
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MS Front Page is great for any beginner. It's WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) so you can build your pages offline knowing exactly what they'll look like when you upload them.
They have built-in templates for you to choose from. Do you have your own hosting company and an FTP (file transfer program) to upload your own photos? You can get something like CuteFTP or there are several available freewares of FTP programs on the Internet. ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: Save~A~Stray
Date Posted: August 23 2005 at 9:39pm
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Hi Metalgirl~I bought the Macromedia Dreamweaver 2004
edition for maintaining my site a while ago….heehee…haven’t used it myself yet!! My friend ended up starting to design for me so I haven’t even dabbled with the actual program. I think there is a newer edition out now in Dreamweaver. It looks a little involved though……well I’m not a computer person so you might find it easier. This is where I got the software….. http://www.macromedia.com/ - http:// www.macromedia.com/ EDIT: OOPPS...  just saw what you said about
Dreamweaver......yeah I think I need a few lessons to tackle this program myself. |
Posted By: leia1979
Date Posted: August 23 2005 at 10:15pm
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I've used Dreamweaver a little, but if you don't want anything too
fancy, I think MS FrontPage would be a better choice. I think
Dreamweaver is a little complicated, wheras FrontPage is pretty
straightforward and easy to learn. I've never used Adobe Go Live, but I love Photoshop and PageMaker (although the latter was originally by Aldus), and I need to convince my boss to get me Adobe Illustrator. Oh, and I heard yesterday that Adobe bought Macromedia, so who knows what they're going to come out with now. |
Posted By: CyberMane
Date Posted: August 24 2005 at 7:31pm
You can keep the design and add your pictures by using Contribute 2 by Macromedia. I have mine for sale. Do you want it? Name your price. Lisa, this is what I used, when the pros used to do my site. Then I got comfortable going solo. I have an imac. I don't know if this is windows friendly. But let me tell you this software is sooooo eeeaaasssyyy 
You don't need to redo your whole site- just add pictures and change the words or whatever!!! The first step is to get the password and user name from the web pros who designed the site for you and just CONTRIBUTE!!! GOOD LUCK  ------------- http://www.cybermane.com - CyberMane.com |
metalgirl wrote:Posted By: mochachip
Date Posted: August 24 2005 at 8:32pm
| I have to say. If you already have the code for the original site. I'd (gasp) just use notepad. Replace the name of the photo you want changed in the code. Upload the new photo and new code. Boom change made. Then again If you have lots of fancy scripts in there it will be a mess to look at. |