Should I use web design software or web host’s design tools to create my new small business web site?
June 25, 2010 by
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Easy to use software please, all recommendations appreciated.
Software preferably downloadable freeware or shareware & not too expensive.
I suggest Microsoft’s “Office Live” (It may be called small business now). it is completely free and has lots of storage space, email accounts and features, and even more are available with the not-free accounts.
P.S. very easy to use, I use it regularly
web host’s design tools will be the fastest and easyest..
with design software everything u got design at diy…tooks too many times as what u might expected
If you are short of time then go ahead with website builder but there are some issues with website builders.
The design will not be professional and attractive, if you gonna use the templates they provide be sure that these templates are shared by all users and NOT UNIQUE so you might find some other business using the same layout as your’s. That would be disappointing.
Moreover If you are taking your business online I would suggest create a professional site.
According to me a website is your business identity so make it professional so that you can convert the visitors into sales.
On the other hand if you are new to website development then it will take a little long to learn and develop a professional website with current web standards.
Softwares you can use are
For Coding:
Adobe Go Live
Dreamweaver
Adobe Photoshop for graphics
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Best of Luck
Mike
That depends on your design experience and capabilities. If you are familiar with HTML or you have experience using design software then the obvious choice is to use an html editing software.
HTML editors I recommend:
-Adobe Dreamweaver 8 – Best professional web editor however it is expensive
-CoffeeCup 2006 for Windows – Best web-design software for non-pros
-Nvu 1.0 – Free web-design software
If you are building a blog you can use something like WordPress which is a free blog system with built in templates.
You will also need a graphic design software, the two best are Adobe Fireworks or Adobe Photoshop however Fireworks is built to work directly with Dreamweaver.
I would always recommend using a design software over web hosting design tools however the choice is up to you and your comfort level plus willingness to learn how to use the software.
To Learn More About:
Adobe Dreamweaver: http://www.stohn.biz/dreamweaver.html
WordPress: http://www.stohn.biz/wordpress.html
Nvu: http://www.stohn.biz/nvu.html
HTML: http://www.stohn.biz/html.html
I would suggest OsCommerce for your web design needs.