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.
