RickB Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) Hi, I used to use FrontPage. But, since it's been discontinued, I'm looking for a replacement. I'm not a frequent "web weenie," but I do like to be able to tweak my site. I'm not a programmer by any stretch of the imagination. I want something more flexible than the template-driver site builders like in Fantastico, but, as I said, I'm not a programmer. Also, I don't want to have to pay an arm and a leg. Thoughts? Advice? Rants? Raves? Winning lottery ticket numbers? Thanks, Rick Edited June 28, 2008 by RickB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Thomas Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I have never used it myself, but I know several that uses NVU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Bruce Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Best part about NVU is it's free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samrc Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) Are you looking for an HTML GENERATOR (you use a WYSIWYG interface) and the program creates the code for you? Or are you looking for an HTML EDITOR (you edit the HTML directly)? Several website software programs are highlighted and discussed on the forum on my website (hosted here at TCH of course). Many users of CSB (also discontinued) are shopping around for alternative software so the forum was started to help the search and provide some basic support along the way. Scroll about half way down the page to see the list of the software. Most of the CSB folks are looking for a WYSIWYG environment so most of the programs we mention lean that way. Site Spinner seems to be a very popular choice. I was never a huge fan of Front Page, but do find the Expression Web software from Microsoft to be quite interesting. But a few are HTML editors, including NVU which has gotten a nod. There's even a link to the NVU user guide. Note that there is a different, newer version of NVU called Kompozer and it also has a link on the NVU discussion. Edited June 28, 2008 by Samrc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabi ~ ClaytonWorks Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I used to use FrontPage. But, since it's been discontinued, I'm looking for a replacement. I'm not a frequent "web weenie," but I do like to be able to tweak my site. I'm not a programmer by any stretch of the imagination. I want something more flexible than the template-driver site builders like in Fantastico, but, as I said, I'm not a programmer. Also, I don't want to have to pay an arm and a leg. Thoughts? Advice? Rants? Raves? Winning lottery ticket numbers? I still use FrontPage for some things, and I don't plan to get Expression or move to some other huge expensive program. I use the CoffeeCup software's - HTML Editor and several of their other products - their form builder, the Direct FTP software, and several of the others. They are inexpensive, offer a time-limited free trial period, and free upgrades. Another program I used in the past was Arachnophilia which is freeware. Smashing Magazine, which is excellent for designers and web-developers and worth subscribing to, has an article 25 Useful WYSIWYG Editors Reviewed which compares a lot and has a lot of comments. Good luck finding the right one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Bruce Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Or another choice is to forgo using any editor and install a CMS. Not sure what your site requirements are but things like Joomla, Drupal and even WordPress may be an alternative to editing HTML altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickB Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 This is all wonderful stuff! I can't wait for the long weekend to get lost in all the fun "research." Thanks so much! RickB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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