website

[cards down]

Well for the 3rd time in 4 years i have just splashed out my hard earned on yet another Domain Name. This time I intend to try and surpass my previous attempts and actually get passed the 'website under construction' stage. Over the years I have had a look at many wysiwyg's, read lots of Web design & CSS books, and even had a twiddle with Dreamweaver. Although I'm no technophobe I've struggled to get to grips with web building. Can anyone here point me on the right path please. :help:

[labman]

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A lot depends what you want to use the site for. If you can give an idea of what it is intended for, then it will be easier to help.

[Curlyben]

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Do stuff in word first, then it can be saved as a web page.
dead sneezie

Actually, I can do all the coding techie stuff etc but I'm utterly rubbish when it comes to the whole arty part..

[ploddertom]

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I initially started out using Serif Page Plus as it has "Paper & Web version" - mainly because it appeared to be idiot proof & they have a decent online community. Dabbled with Publisher but eventually designed my own sites with Dreamweaver. Have to confess it is a year or three since I last did any so would be rusty now.

[cards down]

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Website is for my business, I can get pics and text, just don't know what to use to put it all together, I know there are lots of on line site building platforms but I've yet to come across one that stands out. Ideally I'd like something professional looking.

[labman]

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Is it to direct people to, or is it for advertising your business -ie- does it need to show in Google searches well?

[bluebottle]

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Try Serif WebPlus. Very easy to use. I've been using Serif products for nearly 10 years. Very intuitive and easy to use.

[cards down]

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Yes its to advertise my business, I've thought about it and known for years that I should have had one up and running but never have the time to get things rolling. Google search for local business with possible expansion to nationwide. I will have a look at serif webplus.

[labman]

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Good! The one I was going to suggest would be totally useless if for advertising, though makes excellent sites to direct people to.

Good luck! I found the concept needed explaining to me. Once I had that, things were much easier. I guess I'm lucky in that I have the Head of IT for the Royal Mint living three houses away, and so have had many free it lessons from him.