Websites.....

[MexDan]

Whats the best software for making websites nowdays???

 

I learned how to use the Macromedia packages back in school for A Level.. but I was wondering if there was anything better??

 

And what is the best "language" to use now.. PHP, HTML or something else??

 

Any advice appreciated!!!

 

Cheers

 

 

 

[Posse]

PHP, HTML are both good dan this is what this site is

[escortmad79]

Dreamweaver seems to be a favourite for web design

[ZetecVan 2.0]

If you want to make your website interactive, then php is the one to go for. Download xampp. It will install apache server, php and mysql onto your pc and turn it into a server so you can develop your site offline.

 

Then, go to http://codeigniter.com/ and install that. It's a PHP framework that does all the hard work for you. It's a doddle to learn.

 

Learn CSS too, that way you can create sites using DIVs rather than tables, and you can switch designs easier.

 

Don't bother with dreamweaver or anything like that. All you need is notepad

 

[MexDan]

Cheers for you help lads

[ZetecVan 2.0]

What sort of site are you wanting to design?

[MexDan]

What sort of site are you wanting to design?

 

I need to design a site much like this, a community site for a uni organisation/ club... I have to do it for some coursework..

 

So if I use PHP then I could create an interactive site.. few clicky flashy things.. maybe a newsboard style thing.. and something where people can post info etc..

 

All sounds like a huge amount of work to me!!!!

[Tracey]

If you just want a ready made forum, these are pretty good

 

http://www.phpbb-host.com/

[Posse]

good luck Dan m8 the force be with you

[ZetecVan 2.0]

What sort of site are you wanting to design?

 

I need to design a site much like this, a community site for a uni organisation/ club... I have to do it for some coursework..

 

So if I use PHP then I could create an interactive site.. few clicky flashy things.. maybe a newsboard style thing.. and something where people can post info etc..

 

All sounds like a huge amount of work to me!!!!

 

Download Joomla (it's free - www.joomla.org). It's a ready made news site with different templates. There are loads of plugins (like Community Builder and forums) that will let you achieve what you want.

 

Here's the website I'm currently doing for my mates gearbox company. It's not yet live. http://www.expressgearboxrepairs.com/gearboxes

 

That's based on joomla.

[MexDan]

What sort of site are you wanting to design?

 

I need to design a site much like this, a community site for a uni organisation/ club... I have to do it for some coursework..

 

So if I use PHP then I could create an interactive site.. few clicky flashy things.. maybe a newsboard style thing.. and something where people can post info etc..

 

All sounds like a huge amount of work to me!!!!

 

Download Joomla (it's free - www.joomla.org). It's a ready made news site with different templates. There are loads of plugins (like Community Builder and forums) that will let you achieve what you want.

 

Here's the website I'm currently doing for my mates gearbox company. It's not yet live. http://www.expressgearboxrepairs.com/gearboxes

 

That's based on joomla.

 

Have to say Mr Zetec your site does looks superb!!! If i can make one that is half as impressive as that I will be a very happy man!!

 

Thanks for the help... joomla looks like the site to use!!! will have the coursework done in no time at all now and can get me a few more in!!!

 

Cheers

[ZetecVan 2.0]

Have to say Mr Zetec your site does looks superb!!! If i can make one that is half as impressive as that I will be a very happy man!!

 

Thanks for the help... joomla looks like the site to use!!! will have the coursework done in no time at all now and can get me a few more in!!!

 

Cheers

 

Cheers

 

If you need any help with joomla, send me a pm.

[MexDan]

Have to say Mr Zetec your site does looks superb!!! If i can make one that is half as impressive as that I will be a very happy man!!

 

Thanks for the help... joomla looks like the site to use!!! will have the coursework done in no time at all now and can get me a few more in!!!

 

Cheers

 

Cheers

 

If you need any help with joomla, send me a pm.

 

Cheers Mate