I need to build a simple website - are there any free (simple) tools out there to help me do it?
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Can anyone recommend a free website design program?
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Tons, but you need to know more about the site you want to build before specifying the software to make it.
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Okay, well it's going to be a website for a company offering classes. It doesn't need to be complicated - just a few sections detailing the timetable and details, some photos and a section to get in touch with me.
Any suggestions of specific programs?
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Don't know of any decent free ones, but most paid for software offers a free trial which should be long enough to do what you want.
Try Apple iWeb or Adobe Dreamweaver.Posted 2 years ago # -
So it's a static site and probably doesn't need to include on-site payment handling? You can easily make do with something like seamonkey or coffeecup then. Then if you need something more you could spend a few quid and get something simpler. As mentioned above though, you could try a trial edition of one of the biggies, but remember the trials dont usually cover commercial use.
The linux geek in me wants to say "just use a text editor", but thats a bit mean.
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You could try Joomla. Most ISP's offer it as an install option. There's lots of plugins to over complicate the issue, but for basic use you just pick a theme you like and type the articles.
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I got a book called "Create your own website in a weekend" for about £5 from a remainder shop and made this, http://www.aecmilitant.co.uk although, admittedly, it took a lot more than one weekend and I later picked up another cheap book on HTML.
There's a few good HTML tutor websites around for free now, so you don't even need to buy a book.
One of the best tricks I learned was to right click on a page and "View Source". This will show you the HTML code for that page. Pick a simple website that is something like what you want and us it as a template.Posted 2 years ago # -
thanks everyone.
coffeeking, yes just a static site and payment handling won't be needed. Will those programs you mentioned be able to provide a "Contact" section?Posted 2 years ago # -
I have had good luck with Moonfruit. Their templates are quite attractive, and easy to edit.
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NVU
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Mr Site?
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argh - I was trying to be helpful and explain as I have just gone through this but I was making it more complicated and confusing.
Google three things:
using blog as template for website
using free website templates
using Kompozer to make own website
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The contact system can be as simple as displaying your email address - most browsers will take you to an email client if you clicked on it.
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