Author Topic: Web Page Builder - Easy, Decent and Free? (Read 2298 times)

Toad · « **on:** February 22, 2005, 02:33:12 PM »

OK, I need to make a web page. This page will have info about my Labrador kennel/dogs/pups/training.

I need a program for XP that is simple enough for a beginner to get decent results and I prefer free or at least cheap.

I'll have a home page, a page for the studs, a page for beeches, a page for pups, a page for pedigrees, a page for kenneling/training info, a pics page and a misc page. There will be links, of course to put in.. .like a pedigree link under a stud's pic.

Any suggestions?

Heater · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:35:13 PM »

Toad,

Not tyring to be a smart*** but do you know HTML ? if so then just use notepad or wordpad, word. etc....

Cheers

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:36:10 PM »

I can't advise you on a program, been years since I messed around with html, and then I only used notepad.

But, geocities has a web interface that assists you in developing webpages.

You could probably design it from there and copy it over, just make sure all places that are links to images or other pages are for your webspace and not the geocities webspace.
-SW

Sandman · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:39:14 PM »

I use HTML Kit. It's not WYSIWG, but it's a free and considerably robust text editor.

I have also used NoteTab Light and 1st Page. Both are pretty good, but I prefer HTML Kit.

WebWeaver is a free WYSIWG editor, but I've not used it.

Toad · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:39:33 PM »

Nope, don't know HTML, but I saw him play once a long time ago. Why do you ask?

I kind of wanted something that I could tutorial myself through and actually learn something SW. Otherwise, that Geocities deal might be good. I've done the online ones a few places long ago with mixed results (it was at the beginning of that stuff). The think I recall most is how incredibly s l o w everything moved back and forth from their servers.

I think I want a standalone if I can find one.

JB88 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:39:34 PM »

dreamweaver is the proffessional grade WYSIWYG editor, but other programs such as microsoft front page may already be on your computer.

dreamweaver is available from http://www.macromedia.com as a free 30 day fully functional download.

if you do not wish to get into any form of
depth, i would recommend going to download.com or majorgeeks and typing in html editor. there are numerous freeware and shareware programs.

there are a few people here that can offer you advice if you need it.

there are also numerous forums and resources online.

you may also find readilly available templates which you can mine.

88

Toad · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:44:13 PM »

I have MS Publisher, not Front Page. Is that one worth fooling with?

Sandman · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:45:55 PM »

If you can find a copy of FrontPage express, you might want to give that a go.

AFAIK, Micro$oft stopped distributing the free version.

JB88 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:47:02 PM »

http://www.ehow.com/how_9028_convert-microsoft-publisher.html

how to convert a publisher document to html.

Sandman · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:48:12 PM »

Google is your friend.

Sikboy · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:48:19 PM »

I find this one usefull:

though I admit my webpages all look like they were made in 1995 lol.

I liked Dreamwhatever the one time I used it. Once you start to get a handle on the tags and format it's a piece of cake. I could never use the wysiwyg software effectively until I learned the basics of HTML.

-Sik

Toad · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:50:56 PM »

Dreamweaver is only $99 if you're a student. I knew I had kids for a reason.

JB88 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:51:30 PM »

here's how i learned it.

i downloaded dreamweaver.

found a site. pasted the code and started funkin with it.

(by right clicking view/source in the drop down menus.) copy and paste. open the code in any text editor and you can see the HTML. (amongst other things within it)

you might find something that you like that already exists, then input your own images, links and data.

this is a common practice when learning.

JB88 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:53:36 PM »

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Originally posted by Toad
Dreamweaver is only $99 if you're a student. I knew I had kids for a reason.

feel free to send me a legal copy

it is a performance vehicle. lol

try before ya buy bro.

Sandman · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:54:06 PM »

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Originally posted by Sikboy
I find this one usefull:

though I admit my webpages all look like they were made in 1995 lol.

I liked Dreamwhatever the one time I used it. Once you start to get a handle on the tags and format it's a piece of cake. I could never use the wysiwyg software effectively until I learned the basics of HTML.

-Sik

I think you would appreciate HTML Kit.