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nivek329
10-09-2003, 04:18 PM
I am trying to get into web site design and would like some advice on which programs I should be learning.
I know that there are a lot of options so I would like to know which are the best programs and why.
Vile
10-09-2003, 06:03 PM
Start with Dreamweaver MX.

Dreamweaver is a powerful tool, and lets you update your sites quickly & eaisly, and it's fairly easy to use.

Since you are new at this, I recommend you start with downloading some templates online, edit them in DWMX to get a feel for it, then go from there.
eCK0
10-09-2003, 07:13 PM
I personally use Notepad. I hardcode the pages by hand and I am proud of it! :D If ever I need refreshing on how to code something I google it. If I can't find it on google I have FrontPage and figure it out from there. I have actually never used Dreamweaver, but I do hear that it is better than FrontPage.
NorthViking
10-10-2003, 03:24 AM
Well Frontpage is a pretty easy program too.

I never tried Dreamweaver, I guess it's more advanced.
nivek329
10-10-2003, 04:49 AM
Thanks guys.
I have got Dreamweaver and Web Studio and I will have a look for FrontPage.
Web Studio was recommended to me as being easy to use but I think the results look rather amateurish.
Dreamweaver I have only had since last night but it looks a bit complicated. Still early days so I'll keep at it but I might well be back with some real dumb questions before long.
eCK0
10-10-2003, 03:06 PM
Dreamweaver I have only had since last night but it looks a bit complicated.
When I first ran Dreamweaver I had the same impression. It was going from MS Paint to Photoshop. After that I never opened it again. I think that is more because I don't even have it though.
Farske
10-15-2003, 08:30 AM
I taught myself using frontpage 98, made simple crappy pages, I did everything from scratch and always had problems.. due to i was a newb.

I learnt how to use it and whisked up sites that had the information, but the visual display was poor, ive recently got a version of photoshop and dreamweaverMX and after a while getting used to it.. again trial and error. I must say its better than frontpage 98(not tried recent version)

Im happy with DWMX tbh...
eCK0
10-15-2003, 08:56 PM
I first started learning HTML with Hot Dog or something like that. Ever after that I have been pretty much sticking to hard HTML, as opposed to a WYSIWYG.
Gehenna
10-15-2003, 10:28 PM
stick with Dreamweaver. Just play around a bit and see what you can do.
essexman
10-16-2003, 04:04 AM
without template www.whitemansions.com
with template www.xione.net
essexguy
10-16-2003, 04:10 AM
nope http://www.xione.net is not a template.....how do i know.

i'm the owner.
essexman
10-16-2003, 04:13 AM
well u told me it was. make up ur mind!!!

small willy
small willy
essexguy
10-16-2003, 04:14 AM
look shut up.

by the way did you ever decide against that sex change?
and I think alice is a wicked name :D
essexman
10-16-2003, 04:18 AM
only if we marry. i will be ur *****
hows that new gimp outfit??

i use dreamweaver myself. not bad little tool, but front page is excellent for doing gallery's as it auto thumbnails
essexguy
10-16-2003, 04:19 AM
the gimp outfit is great!!!!
as snug as a bug in a rug ;)

Yes, I would go with dreamweaver too, FrontPage is horrible.