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General Discussion => The Lobby => Topic started by: James Shaw on September 01, 2011, 01:49:01 AM

Title: Web Site Design Software
Post by: James Shaw on September 01, 2011, 01:49:01 AM
I am looking to build a website and would like some recommendations for software for this purpose. I have an older version of Web Easy 7 but would like a more modern type  program. I would really appreciate any suggestions. I would like to work on the CAPHF website and the MOVA website when time permits.
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: JC004 on September 01, 2011, 02:13:31 AM
What sort of experience do you have and what sort of needs do you have? 

You should plan to use a CMS, in my opinion - like WordPress (I have a project going here: http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=13484.msg243872#msg243872 ).  It certainly can be used for national things as well.
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: Extremepredjudice on September 01, 2011, 02:36:13 AM
I'd be willing to build you a site. PM me if you want to take me up on it.

I recommend weebly, dreamweaver, and wordpress.
Weebly is for total beginners.
Dreamweaver you need to know something.
Depends on wordpress...
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: elipod on September 01, 2011, 02:59:49 AM
Weebly is for beginners, but if you know something about HTML, and CSS, you can do whatever you want to the site.

I made the website for my Squadron:

www.cap207.com

As you can see, it is flashy, and sleek. All done with weebly.
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: Extremepredjudice on September 01, 2011, 03:03:41 AM
Weebly does limit how many pages you can have.. 
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: a2capt on September 01, 2011, 05:00:10 AM
The only real problem with WordPress anymore is the memory limits on your typical shared hosting and when you put a metric crapton of plugins into the thing.
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: Eclipse on September 01, 2011, 06:26:52 AM
Your best bet is to use a template-based service and use the time you save on design adding content.
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: James Shaw on September 01, 2011, 09:18:42 AM
I am pretty good with computers themselves but I do not know HTML or anything of that sort. The template based seems like a good idea. I appreciate all suggestions.
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: N Harmon on September 01, 2011, 11:39:22 AM
notepad.exe

or

vi


>:D
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: Spaceman3750 on September 01, 2011, 12:44:34 PM
Quote from: N Harmon on September 01, 2011, 11:39:22 AM
notepad.exe

or

vi


>:D

Or nano >:D. (blackhole opens, vi vs. nano has commenced)
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: N Harmon on September 01, 2011, 01:10:57 PM
Quote from: Spaceman3750 on September 01, 2011, 12:44:34 PM
Or nano >:D. (blackhole opens, vi vs. nano has commenced)

http://xkcd.com/378/
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: Eclipse on September 01, 2011, 01:45:03 PM
Quote from: caphistorian on September 01, 2011, 09:18:42 AM
I am pretty good with computers themselves but I do not know HTML or anything of that sort. The template based seems like a good idea. I appreciate all suggestions.

My first suggestion would be either Blogger or Sites.  Either should be able to get what you need done.
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: brenaud on September 02, 2011, 12:58:44 AM
Quote from: Spaceman3750 on September 01, 2011, 12:44:34 PM
Or nano >:D. (blackhole opens, vi vs. nano has commenced)

Nah, nano vs. vi is a minor skirmish.  Now vi vs. emacs, now there's armageddon.
Title: Re: Web Site Design Software
Post by: Eclipse on September 02, 2011, 03:10:34 AM
You guys are going to nerd yourselves into an early grave...