subject: Tips on Different Web Design Software [print this page] In the past, when one wants to make a homepage, he or she has 2 options: either hand code or hire somebody else to hand code it. Yes, that's how difficult it is to make a website. Every code is being typed, making the process time consuming especially if the website has added features other than the simple images and texts. In addition to that, the developer should have a wide knowledge of different computer languages such as CSS, HTML and JavaScript. Fortunately, web design software have been developed to make the process so much easier.
With the innovative and revolutionized creations of web design software, you do not need to be an expert or hire an expert to make a homepage. So, here are some of the easy to use web design software you may want to check out:
WYSIWYG
WYSIWYG stands for "What You See Is What You Get". It is a system that allows users with no technical background in any HTML to make a homepage. Some of the most popular WYSIWYG software are Adobe Dreamweaver and Microsoft Frontpage.
Desktop Software versus Web Software
Dreamweaver and Microsfot Frontpage are examples of desktop software. They are considered desktop because you need to download and install the program into your computer before you can start working.
However, there are web design software that does not need installations. These are the web software. Web software are ideal for individuals that are using more than one computers in working and managing the business and sites. The most popular example of which is the SiteBuiltIt! Such web-based programs are typically user friendly but somewhat costly at the same time for they usually have monthly or yearly charges.
WordPress CMS
The most common misconception of Wordpress is that people thought it is a web design software but it is not! Wordpress is an example of CMS or content management system. And with this, you can create a pretty and professionally looking website without knowing a lick code.
Wordpress is an open source so people have all the luxury to use the hard worked plug-ins developed by over 1,000 programmers to help us make a homepage. With just a few click of the buttons, you can easily change you can actually change the whole setup of your page.
