Choosing Webpage Software
A web page is written in a language called Hypertext Markup Language, or HTML. In order to produce an HTML file, all that is really needed is a basic text editor. Windows Notepad is ideal for this, as is SimpleText for those with Macintosh computers.
But most web page designers now use one of the many HTML editors available now, such as Dreamweaver or Frontpage. These editors use a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) approach, and allow a designer to preview changes in the appearance of the web page as HTML code is added or modified.
FrontPage is from Microsoft and ideal for those companies wishing to place a lot of existing content on to its web site, due to its integration with the Office software family. However, if you do choose FrontPage then make sure that your web host can support it – most do but check first. Dreamweaver has a steeper learning curve, but will provide all of the features needed to design and administer even complex web sites.
Web Templates
If you don’t feel that you want to design the web site yourself, there are other options open to you. Many web hosting companies will offer web design templates for their users, allowing the novice user to build an attractive site without too much difficulty. There are also many companies which will sell such templates, a simple Google search will show thousands of results with prices ranging from zero to $100. There is always the option of hiring a professional web design studio. This is probably the best choice if you are planning large complex web site. The price for this would depend on the size and complexity of the design needed. Even a simple site could be in the range of $1,000 to $2,000.
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