A frequently-asked query:
I’m a newby and I want to make a website. (I made a website on Weebly.com, but now I want to make a real website.) What programs do you recommend that I use? Thank you.
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coyotewild@rocketmail.com says
Try Blink Web or Wix, their easy to manage free website (or blog) has cool features that include drag and drop capability, switch designs on the fly, youtube and google video, custom html, upload images, flikr photo gallery, visitor stats and more. You can also buy a new domain instantly, or host your existing domain for free and make it your own (www.yourown.com)
If your looking for something more advanced but still user friendly then try XsitePro, Sitebuilder Designs or Calvary Studios, they have everything you need in building your own website: domain name registration or domain transfer, web hosting, web builder, site maintenance and email accounts. Everything is laid out in an easy to follow step by step instruction. Some of the features included enable you to add your own themes, videos, images or mp3 music making your site unique to you. Pricing is comparable and affordable too.
I hope that I was of some help and answered your question.
Efrain says
It’s not as simple as you think. You will need to know HTML. Later on you will need PHP and CSS. A few others but they are not necessary.
Visit
http://www.2createawebsite.com/
For some basic information.
I highly recommend you just stick with a free online website builder like wix.
http://www.wix.com/
JACKAL says
DHE Editor
you can download it from
http://www.hexagora.com
is WYSIWYG
an other choice is
dreamweaver ($$$)
or frontpage
Corey T says
http://www.squarespace.com/
Costs some money, but well worth it.
Finian L says
Use an integrated design and hosting software package.
That you can do it yourself without technical
programming skills and still build a professional site
at a fraction of the cost that a designer would charge..