Best Web Site Creation Program

**melee** · 07-16-2006, 03:37 AM

My 70 year old grandfather has a goal of getting his toy train collection online. I've been trying to help him, but at the same time I usually use Html/javascript on web development and I don't want to have to detail the whole thing for him. I'm looking for a simple yet powerfull app to create a nice website. I'll be there to polish it all up, just as long as it maybe allows him to create all the different pages and directories. As for as his skill level, he's an email/word guy and something that was real user friendly would be great.

I was thinking maybe dreamweaver? I've never used it but I've heard good things. Money isn't really an issue, and he's running XP on a ~1ghz rig.

thanks

**socializer** · 07-16-2006, 04:19 AM

Yes, my recommendations - use Dreamweaver, it have huge feature list, and good visual development tools. Also takes few time to become familiar with it.

**penguinonbud** · 07-20-2006, 10:12 AM

What's the creative level of your grandfather? I wouldn't waste my money on something fancy with all the bells and whistles if they weren't going to be used. If your grandfather is going to create a simple web site with some pictures of his trains and some text, then Word might work just fine for him since he's already familiar with it. Otherewise I'm sure there a several free web page creation utilities that have a simple, familiar fee like Word that he would be happy to use.

On the other hand, your grandfather might be one of the fer computer savvy seniors in the world and love the fancier software. I just don't want him to dive in head first and become overwhelmed.

**ua549** · 07-20-2006, 10:21 AM

Front Page is another option.

**vertices** · 07-21-2006, 10:01 AM

I think Front Page is easier for novice users compared to Dreamweaver. However, I personally use Dreamweaver.

**Soul Assassin** · 07-21-2006, 01:09 PM

I've been using Frontpage since 95 and it's only gotten better over the years. The Dreamweaver interface is highly illogical to me, too Mac-y. I would think to a standard Windows user FP is probably the best bet.

**Delphi00** · 07-21-2006, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soul Assassin

I've been using Frontpage since 95 and it's only gotten better over the years. The Dreamweaver interface is highly illogical to me, too Mac-y. I would think to a standard Windows user FP is probably the best bet.

I thought Frontpage has been abandoned recently by MS?

**Soul Assassin** · 07-21-2006, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delphi00

I thought Frontpage has been abandoned recently by MS?

Not that I know of... I thought they just renamed it to Microsoft Expressions or something.

**cat5e** · 07-22-2006, 04:38 PM

Yeah, FrontPage is going to be replaced by this.

Here is a free CTP Trial, http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Worth a Try, (make sure to look at the Hardware requirement).

There are also few freewares that are simple to use and can author a nice humble site, http://www.nvu.com/index.php

BTW. Before you start with code, you should choose the Web Hosting solution that you are going to employ. Some Hosts might be better off with one authoring program, some with other, some even give you free authoring program, or online page assembly.

07-16-2006, 03:37 AM	#1
melee Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Louie, MO Posts: 1,759	Best Web Site Creation Program My 70 year old grandfather has a goal of getting his toy train collection online. I've been trying to help him, but at the same time I usually use Html/javascript on web development and I don't want to have to detail the whole thing for him. I'm looking for a simple yet powerfull app to create a nice website. I'll be there to polish it all up, just as long as it maybe allows him to create all the different pages and directories. As for as his skill level, he's an email/word guy and something that was real user friendly would be great. I was thinking maybe dreamweaver? I've never used it but I've heard good things. Money isn't really an issue, and he's running XP on a ~1ghz rig. thanks __________________ Desktop 1: Raidmax X-1 ATX, A64 3500+ on Asus A8N5X nForce4, PCIe Geforce 7800GT 256mb, 2x512mb PC3200, Desktop 2: Alientower , P4B 2.53Ghz O/C to 3.04ghz on ASUS P4B533, r9800pro 128mb, 2x512mb PC2100, Dell i8100 Laptop: P3 1.13ghz, 64mb r9000, 384mb. Xbox 360 - Modified Hitachi Firmware\|Xbox Xecuter2.6 80gb \|GC\|1.5 PSP w/ 2GB MS Duo The new hottness: 2005 Lancer Evolution 8 GSR

07-20-2006, 10:21 AM	#4
ua549 morte prima di disonore Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 20,808	Front Page is another option. __________________ Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. - Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), Pensées Retired since 1998 and enjoying every minute of it.

07-21-2006, 10:01 AM	#5
vertices The Professional Mod Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 5,714	I think Front Page is easier for novice users compared to Dreamweaver. However, I personally use Dreamweaver. __________________ Gaming Rig: i7 920 @ 4.0Ghz \| Coolit ECO 240 A.L.C. \| Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R(2.0) \| 6GB OCZ Gold @ 1600 8-8-8-24 \| (2) Gigabyte GTX460 1GB SLI @ 825/2000 \| Crucial C300 256GB SSD \| (2) 1TB Seagate RAID1 \| (2) DVD Burners \| Cooler Master HAF 922 \| Corsair TX800 \| Dell 2407WFP 24" LCD \| Win7 Ult x64 \| G9x Mouse \| G19 Keyboard \| G35 Headphones \| G13 Game Board \| Klipsch Ultras 5.1 Playing Starcraft 2: Plat League Recent Certs Completed: MCITP: Ent. Admin, MCTS: Win7 Studying For: Cisco ICND1

07-21-2006, 01:09 PM	#6
Soul Assassin Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Heartbreak Hill Posts: 2,366	I've been using Frontpage since 95 and it's only gotten better over the years. The Dreamweaver interface is highly illogical to me, too Mac-y. I would think to a standard Windows user FP is probably the best bet. __________________ "The reasonable man adapts himself to the conditions that surround him... The unreasonable man adapts surrounding conditions to himself... All progress depends on the unreasonable man."

07-22-2006, 04:38 PM	#9
cat5e Red Shark Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 2,468	Yeah, FrontPage is going to be replaced by this. Here is a free CTP Trial, http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Worth a Try, (make sure to look at the Hardware requirement). There are also few freewares that are simple to use and can author a nice humble site, http://www.nvu.com/index.php BTW. Before you start with code, you should choose the Web Hosting solution that you are going to employ. Some Hosts might be better off with one authoring program, some with other, some even give you free authoring program, or online page assembly. __________________ CAT5e Microsoft, MVP - Networking. Last edited by cat5e; 07-22-2006 at 04:48 PM.

07-16-2006, 04:19 AM	#2
socializer Expensive Sushi Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8	Yes, my recommendations - use Dreamweaver, it have huge feature list, and good visual development tools. Also takes few time to become familiar with it.

07-20-2006, 10:12 AM	#3
penguinonbud Catfish Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 187	What's the creative level of your grandfather? I wouldn't waste my money on something fancy with all the bells and whistles if they weren't going to be used. If your grandfather is going to create a simple web site with some pictures of his trains and some text, then Word might work just fine for him since he's already familiar with it. Otherewise I'm sure there a several free web page creation utilities that have a simple, familiar fee like Word that he would be happy to use. On the other hand, your grandfather might be one of the fer computer savvy seniors in the world and love the fancier software. I just don't want him to dive in head first and become overwhelmed.

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