[Woodcarver] To Bill: Web Design Software

[Ramsey]

Bill,

  I concur with Byron about Front Page or other simplified software. 
However, I differ on the using straight HTML coding.  Although this 
works,  I would recommend using Adobe GoLive or Dreamweaver.   It 
will take a bit to get up to speed on these programs but being able 
to create what you want is much easier in the long run.  It would 
take a lot longer to learn the HTML that would enable you to do so 
many of the things these programs will do. Centering and sizing is a 
snap.  GoLive offers options for viewing the page in different 
browsers and screen resolutions.  I do think it's important to 
understand basic HTML so that you can find and correct minor 
glitches.  Look for courses at your local high school adult education 
department and community colleges.  I took a class in Photoshop and 
two classes in web design.  The first was HTML and the second in 
Adobe GoLive. They have been invaluable in my ability to market 
on-line.  I have designed two web sites for myself and my wife as 
well as doing regular upgrades. Check out the links below.  I'm not a 
professional web designer but I think they look pretty good for an 
amateur.

Ron Ramsey
http://www.carvedbyramsey.com
http://www.artjeweler.com

>As stated above about Front Page and such type of tools. They work, but not
>always real well. For anybody creating a web site I would suggest that you
>learn html and code it yourself. Or least be able to fix some of the
>problems caused by a WYSIWYG program.

>Just my humble 2 cents worth.

>Byron

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