Design - Software
What web design software options are available.
Here we look at some of the options available to help you build websites.
These are software solutions that you download and instal on your local computer ...
FrontPage
Many web designers
began building sites with FrontPage because it was readily available. However, FrontPage has always been considered an entry-level application and cannot be recommended for serious web design work. Additionally, FrontPage is no longer supported by Microsoft which means it has reached its End Of Life (EOL). If you are still using FrontPage, we strongly recommend you look for an alternative means of building websites.
Dreamweaver
Favoured by many and loathed by some. Dreamweaver
software sits on your local computer and provides advanced web design solutions to satisfy the most demanding users. At Saffas we use Dreamweaver constantly so if you are having connection problems, give us a call and we can check your set up.
http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/
WeBuilder
WeBuilder is revolutionary all-in-one web code editor for all your web document editing needs. Clean and convenient interface, quick startup, true flexibility and powerful features allow you to create and edit HTML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, PHP, ASP, SSI, Perl code faster and easier than ever, while integrated tools enable you to validate, reuse, navigate and deploy your code in an efficient and sophisticated manner.
http://www.blumentals.net/webuilder/
PhpED
This
is the Integrated Development Environment for PHP (PHP IDE), HTML, CSS, XML, SMARTY, XHTML and other.
Balanced combination of advanced code editor, reliable debug productive database connectivity client and fast and secure deployment abilities make PhpED a complete solution for most sophisticated developer needs.
http://www.nusphere.com/products/phped.htm
PSPad
This is a freeware programmer's editor for Microsoft Windows operating systems. Useful for people who work with various programming environments, like highlighted syntax in their source code, need a small tool with simple controls and the capabilities of a mighty code editor, are looking for a tool that handles plain text, want to save money and still have the functionality of professional products.
http://www.pspad.com/en/
These are script solutions that you add or instal to your website ...
SnippetMaster
This
is a free content editing tool for website owners or designers who want a very easy, quick, and visual way to edit pre-defined areas on any web page, through any browser, without messing up the rest of the web page. SnippetMaster can also be used to edit entire websites and regular text files.
http://www.snippetmaster.com
eZwysiwyg
This
is a Web 2.0 application using state-of-the-art widgets instead of pop-up windows. Widgets remain on top of the page and can even be docked to one side and remain available after saving or reloading the page. With Explorer you can even navigate to and edit another page without closing the Widgets. eZwysiwyg features require use of either Explorer7+ or FireFox2+ browsers.
http://www.ezwysiwyg.com
The following are available free to Saffas clients ...
Online Tool
This is an online FTP through which you can edit and manage your files through any browser. This is not intended as a main working solution but rather something you can use if you are travelling and have no alternative method of managing your site.
http://www.saffas-web.co.uk/loginftp.php
Control Panel
If you have an Advanced Hosting Plan, login to your Control Panel and select the 'file manager' option. From there you can fully edit and manage your server files online. This is ideal for small volume management but not recommended for large volume changes that you need to make.
http://www.saffas-web.co.uk/logincontrolpanel.php
Let Us Know if you have an alternative solution that you would like to recommend.
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