Neil1 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hello all, I'm new to this forum but have been told its a very useful source of information, fingers crossed you can popint me in the right direction.I'm in need of advice and I've got a feeling you'll tell me I'm mad but here goes.....I'm going to build a webiste and have been looking at where to start and people have told me learning dreamweaver is a good place to start, then I read that dreamweaver is a bit "web 1.0 " and will be limited. As you´ve already guessed it'll be my first attempt to build a website, but I'm familiar with the world of web (having worked in web marketing for a few years, but never got into the "behind the scenes, bricks n mortar"), i'm competent with CMS and have knowledge of HTML. Like everyone I want my site to be the best, so don't want to learn something that will not get me what I want, all mod cons etc. (want want want). So in summary, I'm a novice who wants to do everything. I'm very comfortable with computers and sure the learning curve will be steep, I'm just lacking the direction.¿The question is...Where do I start and what books/software will i need to get me on the way?Thanks for listening,Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isteve Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I think with a little CSS knowledge you could use something like wordpress to make a very customize and professional looking website. Even if your end game is to do more with a site, a blog is a very good place to start while gaining knowledge. I think with your knowledge CMS's, learning CSS and maybe Flash might be a good starting place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubba Bob Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) i'm competent with CMS and have knowledge of HTMLHave you thought about using the Joomla CMS?Check Out:http://www.rockettheme.com THey have a good selection of templates for Joomla.It'll be quite hard to start from scratch and make a competetive Web 2.0 website. Joomla and a good Template make easier, however.EDIT:Also, Stay away from GoDaddy!! They may seem like a good host, but you get what you pay for! Edited September 18, 2008 by Bubba Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcl Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm going to build a webiste and have been looking at where to start and people have told me learning dreamweaver is a good place to start, then I read that dreamweaver is a bit "web 1.0 " and will be limited.Stop listening to those people. Dreamweaver may well be limited but there's nothing wrong with "Web 1.0". It is incredibly difficult to produce a "Web 2.0" site that works at all, let alone works well, and impossible to produce one that works well across all platforms.¿The question is...Where do I start and what books/software will i need to get me on the way?Probably best to start with the basics: HTML 4.01 or HTML 5, CSS 2.1, and JavaScript 1.5. On the server... it seems like no two people in the world can agree on a Web stack and I don't see why you and I would be exceptions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoffPrott Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 HiThis is a colossal forum, I been lurking here for a while.Now I decieded to register.peectaxdice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martymas Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) welcome to BTive been here for a little whilemany of us have miagrated from other boardsmy self i came from techtv when it was up and runninglike a lot of the posters.a am also a member of world start- g4-and drews worldbut i call this my home pageyou will find the posters here are the greatestand the directerof the board is ony a very young man but the best in the gameenjoy your time here and if you need any help just post some one will come a runninmarty Edited October 7, 2008 by martymas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imzee Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 i think you should use dreamweaver for coding and adobe or coreldraw for designing.. and the latest version of dreamweaver CS3 .. it has a lot of features in it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baker7 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 If you have the basic Text Editor, an Internet/Web Host, and an internet connection with either SSH or SFTP access, you should be half way there. The basics of HTML seem to be within your grasp, so the one thing that I can tell you from experience is to start SMALL, and work your way UP. I started on my linux account about 11 years ago, and learned HTML from some books, some friends and a businessman who wanted me to build websites for him. I took it slow, steady, and learned the basics of coding the hard way (using no Frontpage, Dreamweaver, etc) and using this knowledge, I am expanding into Linux System Administration tasks and all that good stuff. Take Care,Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
casper0191 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Also check this site out it's kind an interesting company on helping to build ideas if you are planning a business type of site. Stop spamming for Grayscale. -TT75- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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