website software question

[gsinc12]

Hi everyone!
Question? Of the following programs which would you who are in the know consider to be the best for web design?
FrontPage, DreamWeaver, DIYwebkit or NetObjects Fusion 7.0
Thanks in advance for your help.

[Whyzman]

I have found THIS (http://www.bfree.on.ca/HTML/) HTML Tutorial site to be a wealth of basic information as well as continuing education.

I realize it doesn't answer your question directly, but John Gilson's advice might assist you in finding your answer. ;)

[Mitch Hatfield]

I believe that DreamWeaver is the market leader, but M$ Front Page is popular with many of those who have it installed as part of their M$ Office package.

Lots of magazine-based and CNet/ZDnet comparison reviews to be found on the web. :) :)

[Paul Komski]

Similar Question on 25 August (http://www.pcguide.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16358&highlight=website)

[Mitch Hatfield]

Hey Whyzman

I was interested in the HTML Tutorial which you posted about, but the link is no longer working.

Can u assist please? :) :)

[Whyzman]

Hi Mitch,

Took me a bit to find the link, HERE (http://www.bfree.on.ca/HTML/altern.htm) it is!

I have found it to be one of the most helpful! ;)

[Mitch Hatfield]

Thanks a lot, Whyzman.:) :)

Much appreciated!

[Whyzman]

Mitch,

From Gilson's Lesson #39
There are many software programs available to help you design and create web pages. These web page development programs are not equal to each other in their ability to create web pages. I have received many emails from people who have come to this website to learn HTML because of problems they encountered with these programs. While they all create basic web pages, many do not handle the advanced features of HTML, JavaScript or Dynamic HTML. Others do not offer ways to insert the important META tags needed for top search engine positioning and the list of shortcomings goes on and on.

There are two web page development programs that I feel are superior to most other software. They are Dreamweaver from Macromedia (the same company that produces the Flash software) and FrontPage from Microsoft Corporation. FrontPage is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation and Dreamweaver is a registered trademark of Macromedia. Macromedia and Microsoft are the two top companies in the software development business and it is my belief that you cannot go wrong with choosing any software product from either company.

I am very impressed with FrontPage 2002. It is reasonable in price for all that it has to offer. FrontPage is a complete website creating and management solution and allows you to create a website with customizable themes across a single page or across an entire website. It has a WYSIWYG environment and it includes an HTML view similar to NotePad. FrontPage allows you to easily work with text, hyperlinks, animations and clip art. You can add pictures, create tables, create lists, position objects, design a feedback form, make a photo gallery, design a website structure, add shared borders and link bars, insert page banners and apply a customizable professionally designed theme. FrontPage checks your spelling as you work and you can preview your web page as it would appear in a browser. FrontPage will even transfer the finished website to the internet for you. You can easily add those important META tags and there is a comprehensive built-in help system. There are several built-in JavaScripts and Dynamic HTML scripts that you can use to include some great animations. These built-in scripts also allow you to add counters and clocks to your web pages. With FrontPage you can create everything from corporate intranets to e-commerce websites and the list goes on.

[Whyzman]

Sorry for the lengthy read, but the quote is not linkable. Gilson's HTML lessons have received numerous accolades (mine included :) ) so I figure there's some weight to his opinion regarding choice of software.

I had to add this separate post as a follow up...I think the prior was indeed a bit verbose! :rolleyes:

[Paul Komski]

DreamWeaver? FrontPage? Notepad? ... (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/editor.asp) is quite a nice review of some pros and cons.

And if you go the HTML way and want one for free you could do a lot worse than 1st Page 2000 (http://www.evrsoft.com/1stpage/).

[Mitch Hatfield]

Thank a lot., again, Whyzman. I'll take a good at it all.

Thanks also to Paul.:) :)