Best web design software for a noob

I am a complete newbie when it comes to HTML and site designing. What would be the best program for me to create my own splash pages?

Is there one where I can just drag and drop pictures and text and it does the HTML coding for me? If that even exists..

A free one is preferred, but if there is a really good, easy one that costs money that is ok too..

thanks.

 

if drag and drop is what you want, try photoshop.. google some tutorials how to make htmls through photoshop.

 

Best way to learn is to use one that professionals use, otherwise you just get used to beginner programs and don't improve much.

I'd recommend using Dreamweaver.

 

I've used Frontpage and Dreamweaver before and I personally recommend Dreamweaver. I've learned a ton of things from it to get me to where I am today.

 

I think Dreamweaver is not so hard even for newbies, and there's a lot of tutorials around the web.
For sure - You'll probably find and lot of "drag n drop" applications, but if you're serious - DW is the right tool.

 

I'm agree Dreamwever is easy way to design a site. But if you want to make a site, Have you try CMS like wordpress or Joomla? It's going to more easy work with it.