ocala
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Post by ocala on Jul 17, 2003 13:45:50 GMT -5
I was able to configure one of the templates from weatherlink to make a web page, however I would like to add more to it. My question is this, is there a web site building program that I could use to do this with. My buddy let me use a program called Web Creator but for what ever reason it won't let me use the program to add to it. Just keeps saying "Failed to open file". I have tried to use Word but being a beginner at this Word is just to complicated. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Post by Admin on Jul 17, 2003 14:04:52 GMT -5
The program I use most is 1st Page 2000, a web building application (freeware) that is available at www.evrsoft.com (That's not a typo - there's only one "e" in Evrsoft). Another good one, also free is HTML Builder XP, which contrary to what it's name implies, isn't just for Windows XP. That one is available at www.code-builders.com. Open Office also has an HTML building application in it, as well as the full open source equivalent of Microsoft Office. Their site is www.openoffice.org. I use Open Office a lot, but for building HTML pages, I much prefer 1st Page 2000 and HTML Builder. I've used one or the other to create all the pages on my site. I tried the full-featured demos of mainstream (and expensive) web page development programs like Dream Weaver and others in its tier, and quite frankly, I prefer 1st Page and HTML Builder. One thing to bear in mind with either of these programs (and I suspect all other HTML development applications) is that they don't recognize .htx as a valid extension for an HTML page. The only thing that means is that you'll have to select "all files" when opening or saving an .htx file, otherwise you'll just see files with .htm, .html, or .txt extensions and/or be forced to save using one of those extensions. |
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Post by Admin on Jul 17, 2003 14:20:06 GMT -5
Dave, I put a simple sample template up in the Templates category of this forum. You're welcome to use it as an example. There is at least one simple javascript in the template, too, that may give you some ideas.
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Post by ocala on Jul 18, 2003 15:02:59 GMT -5
Gary, thanks for the links. Before I try them out though, are they suitable for a novice to use? This HTML stuff is quite confusing, atleast for me. Dave.
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Post by Admin on Jul 18, 2003 15:12:44 GMT -5
Well, I'd say they're as suitable for a novice as anything out there. HTML can be kind of intimidating, but once you get into it, it isn't too bad. Both 1st Page and HTML Builder have different "modes" of operating, from beginner to expert. The beginner mode has more onscreen help, more labeling on buttons, etc., and really do help. Within 6 months, though, I find myself switching to Expert mode. The high priced commercial programs like Dream Weaver have waaay too many commands that the "regular guy" isn't going to use.
I'd highly recommend the following book: "HTML for the World Wide Web, Fifth Edition with XHTML and CSS: Visual QuickStart Guide" by Liz Castro. It was the first HTML book I purchased, and I have found it extremely helpful in learning HTML. Actually, I have the Fourth Edition, but the Fifth is out now, and I understand that it's available at many libraries. I bought mine, though, and still refer to it; the pages are actually kind of dog-eared.
Best thing about 1st Page and HTML Builder is they're both free, so other than the time it takes to do the download and the install routine, you won't be out anyting to give them a spin. 1st Page also has a very active users forum, and the group there are quite helpful if you have questions either about the program or HTML itself.
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