Using Dreamweaver

Today most web hosts provide myriads of applications for the website owners. Not only do you get a domain name and hosting for multiple domains, there are tools on how to manage multiple domains, how to build a website from scratch and so forth. Thus, if you are starting from scratch and would like to have a go at developing your website all by yourself, you might want to use the Dreamweaver tool. This is a software that is a web editor. It has all the features and is a commercial application that will not only help you to build a website but even to manage a complex one. If you are wondering how you will be able to figure out the application to start with, there are handy instructions provided here to help you begin. Today, the tools available in the market come with easy to use instruction and interfaces that are self explanatory. Thus, it would not be too hard to set up a website by yourself from scratch.

Points About Dreamweaver

When you begin to use the Dreamweaver web editor software you need to remember the following points about it:

• This web editor is an application that can be termed as WYSIWYG or what-you-see-is-what-you-get
• You will be able to design your web pages by a visual sense first
• How you visualize the website or how you build it is what the visitors will see when they visit your website
• The codes that are generated by Dreamweaver are compliant with the web design industry standards
• Thus, no matter what kind of web browser is used to view your website, it will stand the test every time
• Those who are aware of the technicalities like the HTML or CSS codes need to know that the application is able to validate these codes correctly by itself

When Starting Off

When you are about to start off designing your website with the Dreamweaver application here is what you will need:

• The application version to use is Dreamweaver CS3
• There are versions available for the Mac as well as the Windows and either will do fine with the instructions that you will find since both work in the same way.
• There are tutorials available where you can find the necessary instructions to start off

Set Up A Web Hosting Account

Before you start off, you need to have a web host who will be able to publish your website. You need to have a domain name and a website registered before you start working on it. If you choose a web host to help you start off, they will not only provide a web hosting plan that will support you on the internet, there will be handy tools and applications packaged so that will help you to build your website. Dreamweaver often comes with the bundled offerings and that makes it easy to start off. You can opt for a cheap web host but it is important that the web host you choose is a reliable one.

What To Look For In A Dreamweaver Tutorial

When you go through the Dreamweaver tutorial you should be able to:

• Set up a website that is working and has multiple pages well linked
• There should be a main home page
• A feedback form, a site map and a page named About Us
• There should be a navigation menu bar as well as images inserted, columns, forms, links to other pages within and to other sites

These points included will help you to constitute a website that can be termed as fully functional.

Points To Remember

If you a skeptical of starting off the application even after going through the tutorials here are certain pointers to get you going:

• Start up the Dreamweaver application
• You need to first define the site you wish to build in the Site Manager
• By clicking on “Site” menu item there will be a drop down box and here you need to click for a new site.
• Firstly you would need to choose a name for your site which can be the domain name
• Then the HTTP address of the site has to be provided that is usually provided by the web host
• You need to refuse to accept a server technology that will be offered to you

Starting Off With Files

You need to then specify where the files you create will be stored. The web host that you work with will help you to publish the files that you develop. You need to keep a copy of the files in your computer system as well. You need to refuse any assistance to a remote server if you have already taken up a web host service. The next step would comprise of creating the main page of your site. A basic approach would be to develop a two column web page that will consist of two vertical columns. The log and navigation button on one side and content on the other can act as the basic startup home page.