Hi All

Can you give me a general idea of what software most people use to design their websites. In particualr which software a novice should use and what the Pro's use.

Thanks

Hi I can give you an exact answer to your question as I am a designer and I'll based it on what industry uses and also me.

I am sure most industry professionals use what's called Dreamweaver from Macromedia. I rate it the best WYSIWYG HTML Software. I use it also.

2nd for new people to web design I'd recommend Microsoft Frontpage. Lots of easy to use wizards and good enough to help start with HTML. Be for warn though that Frontpage as far as version XP does generate a lot of useless code. More so then Dreamweaver. However with Frontpage 2003 I have not done any kind of test with it and I can tell you it has been improved as I read about it directly from microsoft.com.

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I would suggest using one of those two programs, then learning how to clean up your code

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Dreaweaver & Fireworks (both Macromedia) for designing and making the pages.

I use an old double pack of those two programs I bought about 4 years ago - And I have never felt the need to upgrade

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Har! ye be wantin Notepad!

Seriously, since I have learned HTML I have mostly used a text editor, it lets me control what goes in. I use UltraEdit for the moment, but HTMLGate is pretty cool for a free program. Dreamweaver and Frontpage will set you back a few bucks.


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I also prefer notepad gives me more control but I learnt webdesigning on Dream Weaver 3.0 about 4 years back.

Thanks for all your input. Think I'll start with Dreamweaver before moving on to editing HTML directly.

As you say Dreamweaver is not cheap and I've seen it advertised with add ons.

Additional questions -
1) Would you recommend buying an older second hand version of Dreamweaver, has it improved greatly over the last few years?
2) What add ons would you recommend I look for, I think it is available with additional graphics software?
3) Any other tips on what to look for?

Thanks for your input.

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i agree about the code problems with XP, but as far as i can tell so far, all of these problems have been fixed in FP2003. it appears to be a dreamweaver clone if anything

my recommendation lies with dreamweaver MX 2004, as it has greatly improved since the first installment. opting for an older 2nd hand copy isnt the way to go if you want to create sites compliant with today's high-standards.

yep, agree with dreamweaver and fireworks

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everyone in my office uses dreamweaver MX, macromedia flash, and adobe photoshop although I bust out fireworks as well from time to time.

As far as general design, I think DW is a MUST - using notepad is great once you know code, but starting out most people tend to fair better with a WYSIWYG

DW mx 2004 all the way!

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