Which Website Software Should You Use?
June 21, 2008
When it comes to website design software which one should you use is a question that is often asked. Many times it is a matter of personal preference or you business budget.
Personally I like Dreamweaver the best! After spending almost a year working with Frontpage someone finally gave me some advice that I now consider priceless. It always seemed frontpage would never act consistently.
Both Dreamweaver and Frontpage have a large number of templates to get you started with. With slight modifications you can have a very unique looking website.
If you elect to go the with Dreamweaver you'll find that it's integration with Adobe's Fireworks software is great. Fireworks allows you to optimize graphics quickly and easily through the interaction with Dreamweaver.
Frontpage it should be noted will only work on a Windows based computer, although you could run it on a Mac through Parallels which of course would have to be running Windows within a virtual machine.
Dreamweaver depending on version can be run on either the Mac or Windows. Personally I like the ease of use of the Mac but found Dreamweaver much more enjoyable in layout on Windows, I guess it just comes down to what your used to.
If your budget is a major concern, and you don't mind rolling up your sleeves a little there is another alternative called "NVU"this program is an open source free program.
For an open source graphics program which is also free is called "Gimp"with any of these programs and a learning curve you can produce your own unique website in no time at all.
A very good reason to learn how to create your own site is it gives you back the control you need. If you need to make changes immediately to your site for a new product or announcement, you want it done today!
Check out the different programs and find out a just how easy it really can be.
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