What is The Best Website Software?

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I have tried using Joomla software to design my site but when i get to link my article with module parameter the select session does not display. What alternative software should i use, please
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  • Profile picture of the author smakioday
    Try using a WordPress site theme. You may have better results for yourself. Very clean and easy to use results I might add. Most people only think of the blog look, bu they are limited in vision. You can do so much more.
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  • Profile picture of the author dialseo
    I recommend WordPress for the huge community and lots of willing support for it. You can accomplish almost anything with a plugin in minutes. You can put up a fully designed custom theme in minutes. It's hard to go wrong.
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  • Profile picture of the author mahesh2010
    Hi,
    I think you are not expertise in using joomla Cms everything which you search for is inside it so search it in your code and google you will definitely find it
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  • Profile picture of the author bikaigroup
    i recommend dreamweaver, but if you cannot afford it, you can try the following software work just as well: nvu, seamonkey, kompozer. these software are free and easy to use.
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    • Profile picture of the author csmcmanus
      Originally Posted by bikaigroup View Post

      i recommend dreamweaver, but if you cannot afford it, you can try the following software work just as well: nvu, seamonkey, kompozer. these software are free and easy to use.
      on point. do this and you have no worries, well no major ones lol
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      • Profile picture of the author wello
        dreamweaver is great. might have to practice a little but you'd love it...
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        • Profile picture of the author glacey
          Just finished my first website using xsite pro. Found it very easy to use and comes with some good Seo functions.
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          • Profile picture of the author Tom Barrett
            Originally Posted by glacey View Post

            Just finished my first website using xsite pro. Found it very easy to use and comes with some good Seo functions.
            I second this! This website design software is so easy to use you don't even need any website design skills to make your own website.
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  • Profile picture of the author bilzz
    I always worked in dreamweaver, its best for me.
    but first you have to learn same basic about html .then it get easier for your website building.
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  • Profile picture of the author internetimm5555
    Photoshop,php,dreamviewer.....
    these are used to update the website'
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  • Profile picture of the author littlephoenix
    if your looking for content management system, then wordpress is the way to go, just make sure you update it as soon as they come out with a new version
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  • Profile picture of the author charlso1
    Thanks very much! i used wordpress as well but i don't know how to get plugin form for people to fill before download documents. What will i do?
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  • Profile picture of the author RichKent
    Wordpress - no question about it. Good for small websites, blogs, etc...
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  • Profile picture of the author DIGITALCHAMELEON
    Wordpress all the way, easy to use plus more plug ins.
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  • Profile picture of the author cizzlingeast
    hi everyone...
    if u want to make website by ur own then Photoshop Dreamweaver are the good softwares for creating good site...These days what is new is wordpress...this is easy to handle and quick.
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  • Profile picture of the author logoonlinepros1
    Joomla is not a software it just like a CMS.The best webdesign software is dreamweaver.
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  • Profile picture of the author rain21
    use word press, but joomla also great..
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  • Profile picture of the author charlso1
    That is great, yep, joomla is not a software, rightly said but work perfect more than software. I have learnt much using this piece of CMS. Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author stuartpanter
    i use dreamweaver for design and layout, and fireworks for any graphics
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  • Profile picture of the author Chrissy Allen
    Hey

    I would say wordpress as it is pretty easy to use once you get into it

    The other thing is the plugins are unreal, i just discovered what i can only say is the best pluging EVER and i added it to my sig file check it out below

    It should blow you away!!

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  • Profile picture of the author ktmakwana
    Hi there...

    If you want to go down the wordpress route, I have got a PDF of Wordpress bible.

    Let me know, if you interested, PM me with your email address and I will email it to you.

    The other free website builder that I would recommend is "http://www.moonfruit.com/"

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  • Profile picture of the author submitedgeseo
    I think dreamweaver is the best software for designing the website. As it has all the latest features and supportability with all other languages also. So it is very easy for the coder also to make use of it. As now many website designers make use of this software to create their website.
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  • Profile picture of the author MMnemonic
    Dreamweaver is fine for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author MMnemonic
    If you know some HTML/CSS try learning some Javascript also.
    It will add a lot to your websites.
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  • Profile picture of the author OliviaSSLGuru
    Dreamweaver and wordpress - these are the two leaders. You need to get the hold of them.
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  • Profile picture of the author seoiwc2010
    joomla, PHP, wordpress is the very best web software its my suggestion meet you again....
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  • Profile picture of the author nsdoi
    Hello..........

    I personally recommend The Adobe flash and Dream viewer, these web design software are very nice..
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  • Profile picture of the author dellingter
    i suggest you to use dreamweaver software if you stuck anywhere you can easily find Answer on internet...
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  • Profile picture of the author naveel
    i recommend dreamweaver. This is the best one
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  • Profile picture of the author seo_submission
    Install Word-press Which is Best and Simple hen Joomla.Keep Watching Videos when Installing Word-press !
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  • Profile picture of the author nando1125
    Dreamweaver and Wordpress are both amazing
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  • Profile picture of the author MissWrite
    It seems like everybody is using WP nowadays. I like them, too, and have a few sites built with it. I just found "Site Spinner" though, and for actual websites, I LOVE it. There was a teeny bit of a learning curve, but if you're used to site builders in general, it shouldn't take you long to figure out. See my site in my signature for a new build I just put up this morning to replace an older version.

    Oh, PS-they have a 15 day free trial so you can make sure you like it. And the actual purchase price isn't bad either.
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  • I give you two suggestions Wordpress and Dreamweaver these are both good. Its depend on you which one is profitable for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author chiwawa
    one word for you..wordpress, the themes are wonderful..
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  • Profile picture of the author Logo Design
    Joomla is not a software but you try WordPress
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  • Profile picture of the author samdepps
    Depends what kind of site you want to creating, what your requirements are and what your budget is...
    I use content management scripts myself, like: phpfox, subdreamer, interspire article manager (commercial), and joomla (opensource)
    I recommend dreamweaver for this.
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  • Profile picture of the author ngseosept
    I recommend to use Dreamweaver and Drupal or other CMS like word press and Joomla
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  • Profile picture of the author jessendisoza
    I recommend dreamweaver and wordpress for content management scripts like: phpfox, subdreamer and joomla (open source).
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  • Profile picture of the author socialanthem
    As a professional designed I would not recommend using Wordpress. The fact is unless you are using it for a blog, you will find extreme limitations. Joomla versus Wordpress is like comparing apples and oranges, they are two different beasts. While many have modified Wordpress to suit there needs with plugins and core hacks, it is after all a blogging platform. Joomla is a complete CMS architecture, however, you usually need to know your stuff before delving completely into Joomla. Although depending on your site, the new version 1.6 is extremely fast and comprehensive. If you are running a site that is ecom based, Magento all the way... OSC is nice too
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  • Profile picture of the author qed2u
    wordpress and Studiopress unbeatable
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  • Profile picture of the author eric1508
    From reading through this thread it seems like the overall tone is "Dreamweaver vs WordPress". At least those seem to be the most popular alternating suggestions.

    But to me this feels more like an Apples to Oranges scenario. Dreamweaver is more of WYSIWIG site design tool while WordPress is a website Platform. One designs the site while the other actually "houses" it.

    I think a more apples to apples comparison would be something like "Dreamweaver vs WordPress+WYSIWIG-Style-Theme". In other words WordPress plus a WordPress Theme that provides WYSIWIG style options allowing you to style your site similarly to Dreamweaver.

    There are actually quite a few WordPress themes out there that offer this, some more comprehensive than others, but they're out there.

    I think the huge draw people have to WordPress is the fact that pretty much ANYONE can use it. With one-click installs from your web host to the super simplified content management tools, it's just hard to beat.

    And for that who say it's not for "Professionals" I'd have to disagree. I mean, I hear what you're saying and there are certainly some limitations, but for 95% of sites on the Web today, WordPress, especially in the right hands, can deliver.

    Also, most people that are asking these kinds of questions (at least in this thread) are looking for easy to use, intuitive solutions that will allow them to create professional looking sites. Something like Dreamweaver may be able to execute amazing results, but I just think WordPress can do so much more (especially with the Right WP Theme) in the hands of those a step below expert.

    Eric
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    • Profile picture of the author Testeds
      Stop Using Dreamweaver!

      Or any wysiwyg for that matter. Dreamweaver is easily the worse when it comes to abiding by design standards. If you want to do web design, and you want to do it correctly a wysiwyg is NOT the way to do it. If you are using windows: Go download a text editor like notepad++ It is AMAZING for anyone serious about coding or learning to code. If you are using a mac: Go download Coda, once again AMAZING TOOL!

      If you are not in this to learn webdesign and just need bang out a quick site, I would recommend wordpress. Why not? When you use wordpress you can essentially pick from thousands of designers projects for free! No time wasted conceptualizing a website when you have other people that have already done that for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author FanFollow
    Html is best. However, if you want to easily make a site without that much scripting use WordPress.
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  • Profile picture of the author olakh
    You can use wordpress theme and also use blodspot.These provides inbuilt theme.So you can use this.
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  • Profile picture of the author iidesu
    there're tons of these tools out there, just Google them.
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  • Profile picture of the author FabianSmith
    =Online Software=
    Joomla : Open Source (free) : Ease of Use = **
    Drupal: Open Source (free) : Ease of Use = **
    Wordpress: Free : Ease of Use = ****
    Bizideo Wizard: Free & Pay Versions : Ease of Use = ****
    WYSIWYG: Generally Free : Ease of Use = *** (varies based on solution)



    =Download Software=
    Dreamweaver : Buy : Ease of Use = *** (industry standard)
    NVU : Free : Ease of Use = **
    FrontPage : Buy : Ease of Use = ***
    Blue Voda
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  • Profile picture of the author Carl Peterson
    I have recently started to use XSitePro to make my websites. There are plenty of other website design software's out there but I think sometimes people are using software that is far too complicated for their ability. If you are a beginner or even intermediate and you just want a website and are not too interested in learning how to code then I would definitely recommend XSitePro. There are loads of templates to pick from and loads of simple to follow Wizards for adding items to your site.
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  • Profile picture of the author lisacameron
    Joomla CMS is a complete architecture, however, you usually need to know your stuff before you dive into Joomla. Although according to its website, the new version 1.6 is very fast and complete.
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  • Profile picture of the author paologiannone
    Wordpress is definately the best platform to design and host your website. easy to use and plenty of plugins are available for free to enhance your webpage. also very good in terms of search engine optimization.

    There are other platforms as well but if you have never tried wordpress i would give it a go. You will not be disappointed.

    I personally don't use anything else to design my webpages at the moment.

    I do occasionally use dreamwever to design a single sale page, but as far as building websites, wordpress is definately the best.
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  • Profile picture of the author BillBert
    I know it has been said, but I concur, go and learn Wordpress.
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  • Profile picture of the author nutan s patidar
    you can try wordpress if you not having knowledge of coding. it has lots of free and premium themes and plug-in.
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  • Profile picture of the author trankgv
    Wordpress is the common choice,it has powerful and easy-operation free plugins or themes to ensure your site running
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  • Profile picture of the author therealtiger
    Wordpress the best solutions
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