Site Builer Software?

[Alan]

Following on from Slimjim's topic, I too am a dummy regarding html. I am very interested in learning how to do it, and wonder what software you experts use, and what advice can you give us dummies http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif

Also, what server is a good one to use, without too much advertising! (And free!!)

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Alan

The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale!

www.ac-models.com (http://www.ac-models.com)
Andersley Western Railroad (http://Andersley.homestead.com)
Alan's American Gallery (http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com)
Alan's European Gallery (http://eurogallery.homestead.com)
Alan's British Steam Gallery (http://britishsteamgallery.homestead.com)

[Colonel]

Alan,
There are several software packages you can use. I use microsoft frontpage which i find to be very simple to use although it tends to put a lot of code that is unnecessary. I also use notepad at times to change the code. It is not as difficult as it seems. What you can also do is take a look at a site you like then view sourde with your browser this will show you how the page was written

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[Gats]

Alan,
I use First Page 2000, an Aussie product that is really as novice or expert (in 4 steps) as you like. It does it all and has a good interface. It is a free download of just over 4 Meg from http://www.tucows.com in the HTML tools section. As you get used to using it, you can change the interface towards the expert settings. It does just about anything you would find on a page anywhere. Their site - http://www.evrsoft.com/1stpage/ for a run-down on it's capabilities.

Gary.

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Gary A. Rose
The Unofficial TC&W page (http://www.pnc.com.au/~audiosat/)
N to the Nth degree!

[Robin Matthysen]

I didn't use any web creation software other than Front Page Express and note pad that come with MS explorer. I picked up enough html code from a great book called "Create Amazing Web Pages with html" produced by Maran Graphics. Visit them at http://www.maran.com
This book made it easy and was well worth the $26.95 Canadian dollars.
Robin http://members.xoom.com/Matthyro/index.html

[Stourbridge Lion]

I spent the $$$'s and bought MS Front Page 2000. I had basically no HTML experience and already have a large site up. I have been learning as I go and need to make some adjustments; but, it's works!!!!!!!

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Stourbridge Lion
stourbridge_lion@yahoo.com
Delaware and Hudson Virtual Museum (http://www.trainweb.org/dhvm)

[Alan]

Thanks all, I now have some downloading and studying to do. http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif

The only html I have done, was the secure form for my website credit card details - it worked after the tenth try!!

How about a good (free) site space provider? What is xoom like? Matt says it is very slow!?

http://www.trainboard.com/frown.gif I cannot believe I made a typo in the topic heading - just noticed it http://www.trainboard.com/frown.gif

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Alan

The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale!

www.ac-models.com (http://www.ac-models.com)
Andersley Western Railroad (http://Andersley.homestead.com)
Alan's American Gallery (http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com)
Alan's European Gallery (http://eurogallery.homestead.com)
Alan's British Steam Gallery (http://britishsteamgallery.homestead.com)

[This message has been edited by Alan (edited 05 June 2000).]

[This message has been edited by Alan (edited 05 June 2000).]

[E-8]

I use a program called Edit Plus and I really like it. It can be downloaded at http://www.editplus.com

Charlie

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Ship It On The FRISCO! (http://www.frisco.org)

[Colonel]

for a site that offers free webpages and limited advertising try

www.blazingcomet.com (http://www.blazingcomet.com)

It has some great features including website monitoring where it tells you how many hits and where people are coming from to look at your site.

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http://members.optusnet.com.au/~pcassar/index

[Gats]

of course... James' toy. Thanks, I forgot about that http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif

Gary.

[Alan]

Thanks again for the info. I have downloaded 1st page 2000, but have not had a chance to play with it yet! Will check out the others also.




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Alan

The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale!

www.ac-models.com (http://www.ac-models.com)
Andersley Western Railroad (http://Andersley.homestead.com)
Alan's American Gallery (http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com)
Alan's European Gallery (http://eurogallery.homestead.com)
Alan's British Steam Gallery (http://britishsteamgallery.homestead.com)

[virtual-bird]

front page.... although it tends to put a lot of code that is unnecessary.

HUGE AMOUNTS of extra...

try Homesite.. simple.. or HOTDOG. They dont come any easier!

I use Notepad, and code myself.
If you like something on someones page, VIEW the source and pinch the code!

[Alan]

Thanks, VB, I will go poaching!

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Alan

The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale!

www.ac-models.com (http://www.ac-models.com)
Andersley Western Railroad (http://Andersley.homestead.com)
Alan's American Gallery (http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com)
Alan's European Gallery (http://eurogallery.homestead.com)
Alan's British Steam Gallery (http://britishsteamgallery.homestead.com)