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Software for building a website?

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by ricky smith, Jul 15, 2011.

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    So, I'm really looking at building a few niche related sites to try and get some extra income. My biggest problem is, that whilst I am good with computers and can use most programs rather well, I cannot code.

    Are there any good pieces of software for creating websites where you can do it all visually? Kind of like the old Frontpage but something that looks relatively professional and worthy to be on the world wide web?

    Any thoughts much appreciated,

    Ricky
     
    ricky smith, Jul 15, 2011 IP
  2. Luke Sherren

    Luke Sherren Active Member

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    i like dreamweaver but its expensive
     
    Luke Sherren, Jul 15, 2011 IP
  3. ricky smith

    ricky smith Guest

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    I didn't think dreamweaver was particularly geared towards designing a website purely from visual elements? Or am I wrong?

    Ricky
     
    ricky smith, Jul 15, 2011 IP
  4. Luke Sherren

    Luke Sherren Active Member

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    well it is possible, its basally a more advanced form of FrontPage.

    i would never suggest designing a whole site in design view as some html elements are important such as keywords and description
     
    Luke Sherren, Jul 15, 2011 IP
  5. Luke Sherren

    Luke Sherren Active Member

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    if you would like a site made cheaply I can do it or if you want someone to teach you the basics I can do that.
     
    Luke Sherren, Jul 15, 2011 IP
  6. lupanu

    lupanu Greenhorn

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    Try notepad++ ! It`s free! But you knowledge of HTML, PHP etc must be PRO!
     
    lupanu, Jul 15, 2011 IP
  7. Luke Sherren

    Luke Sherren Active Member

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    The guy wants to use design view so prob doesn't have good HTML knowledge

    If he needs help there are cheat sheets on google or I am always free to help
     
    Luke Sherren, Jul 15, 2011 IP
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    starme Well-Known Member

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    If you don't really know what you are doing, building sites by hand that way is probably the worst idea possible.
    Use a CMS like WordPress or Joomla
     
    starme, Jul 15, 2011 IP
  9. expertofexperts

    expertofexperts Active Member

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    I think you can try artister. Its simply drag and drop
     
    expertofexperts, Jul 15, 2011 IP
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    hi Ricky,

    you can try out kompozer. it's a FREE!! website development software which you can use.

    it's a great tool for beginners who are starting with website designing. with this you will be able to start developing website for your income. :)

    the main advantages of using are :

    1. It's FREE!!
    2. It has WYSIWYG editing interface - no coding knowledge is needed.
    3. Works on Windows, Linux & Mac OS - platform independent.
    4. Inbuilt FTP program - this will help you to transfer files to your server
    5. Reliable HTML code creation that will work with all of today's most popular browsers.
    6. Tabbed editing to make working on multiple pages a snap

    as i am new to this forum due to which i am not allowed to place any live url's in my posting. sorry for the inconvenience. you can google "kompozer" and you will be taken to the download page.

    give it a try and let me know your review. :)
     
    Abhishek Kundu, Jul 16, 2011 IP
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    Install Wordpress on your server, get a ready-made theme (free or premium) for it and start using wordpress' admin panel and easily post whatever you want to :)
     
    rahulparekh, Jul 16, 2011 IP
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    Fredan Greenhorn

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    ricky smith
    If you dont ind buying the software you should check out the software that expertofexperts mentioned called ARTISTEER
    Here is a demo of it.
    http://www.artisteer.com/?p=demo
     
    Fredan, Jul 18, 2011 IP
  13. lupanu

    lupanu Greenhorn

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    Try BlueVoda if you want to build a free html page!
     
    lupanu, Jul 19, 2011 IP
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    Dreamweaver is the most essential tool!
     
    clarkmilark, Jul 19, 2011 IP
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    seoextra Peon

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    I have to agree that Artisteer is amazing for building professional sites quickly.
     
    seoextra, Jul 31, 2011 IP
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    I think you can use dreamweaver. I know someone (not designer) who makes sites for his projects with it every now and then.
     
    abrakatabra83, Jul 31, 2011 IP
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    Try wordpress, itsawesome and very easy to use
     
    webexpert00, Jul 31, 2011 IP
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    you can try softwares like:

    Web studio 5.0
    Adobe dreamviewer CS5.5
    Netobject essential software.......etc.....
     
    diviny, Aug 1, 2011 IP
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    Dude, your choice is a blogging platform that does not require you to code and provides free themes that you can modify with the platform's inbuilt menus.
    I suggest digging wordpress(dot)org or .com
     
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    Depending on your skill level, I would suggest WordPress for beginners and Dreamweaver for advanced designers.
     
    Sarah14, Aug 1, 2011 IP
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