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creating web site

by benlauren
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Can someone please tell me the easiest and fastest web site creation tool? I have been using WYSIWYG and it's just taking ages, although I am not new to computers I am new to web site language. I basically want 2 pages, a banner, 3 columns, ads on each side, a blog in the middle and ability to archive as the blogs progress. Thanks in advance.
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  • Profile picture of the author MarkH45
    Have you tried wordpress? or if you don't have a hosting acount... there are plenty of 3 column blogger/blogspot templates that would work...
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  • Profile picture of the author Tracey_Meagher
    Originally Posted by benlauren View Post

    I basically want 2 pages, a banner, 3 columns, ads on each side, a blog in the middle and ability to archive as the blogs progress. Thanks in advance.
    You really should consider a blogging platform, especially if you are looking to archive. Doing it manually with html will be a headache if your site grows. Consider free options like blogger or wordpress.

    Also, for your learning, there are many freely available html templates that you can use ... by looking at how these are put together and playing with them you can learn a lot.
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  • Profile picture of the author DavidO
    I agree that you should try Wordpress. You can pick a 3-column theme.

    But if you want a conventional website follow the link below and choose a template you like:

    30+ Free Three-Column Website Templates

    There are some great themes in here and they're free! Choose a template and then edit it in nvu:

    Nvu - Download

    Nvu is the easiest free editor I've found. In fact, it's the only decent free one. But it will still require a bit of learning and experimentation so don't get frustrated. There's no truly "easy" way to build websites.

    Depending on your objectives you may even want to try this:

    Create a Free Website , Free Flash Website Builder at Wix.com

    Wix is a flash platform but it's super easy to use and creates great looking sites. Be warned that SEO with flash sites is tricky and you should research this before jumping in.
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  • Profile picture of the author biggus
    Ben, hey,

    you could try Garble. There's a link to it in my signature. It's easier to use the WordPress, allows you to create static looking articles as well as posts, and happens to be free.

    All the best,

    James
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  • Profile picture of the author biggus
    Oh, and I forgot to mention. You'll end up with a site that bears no relation to Garble if you add your own view, whereas with WordPress, it's likely to always remain a WordPress blog, if you know what I mean.
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  • Profile picture of the author tommen
    Wordpress has lots of benefits compared to a normal static website and I highly recommend learning more about it.If you are looking for valuable information about Wordpress and are interesting in getting a blog setup, then you should visit these sites:

    Jack Humphrey Blogging Tips and Social Marketing Tactics
    Blog Success - Learn How To Make Money Blogging Starting Today!
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  • Profile picture of the author Rob Anderson
    free templates are great. but you will need to find one with all the pages that you need.
    fiddle them in your WYSIWYG editor.
    i also agree that word press is great and has a lot of free training, but a squeese page and a landing page etc is necessary these days.
    use a video squeeze page.

    a good idea is to find a free PLR product that has all those components in it and change those in your editor.

    rob
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  • Profile picture of the author masonpan
    Hi Ben. I had the same sort of dilemma when I started to seriously work my internet business. Should I go for the ease (but not exactly best look) of the free pages such as Weebly www.weebly.com (which is worth a look) or go the whole hog and get a web builder package. I read just about everything I could find and eventually chose xsitepro2. Got to say I am so glad I did. It is very easy to get started and if you give it some time (reading the very in depth manual for the topics you need) then it gives great results have a look at my site www.newwritersebooks4u.com if you want to see what my 2nd effort has come out like. Hope this helps. Good luck By the way the price of xsitepro2 is very good too when you think about the cost and then difficulty just to understand things like dream weaver.
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    • Profile picture of the author benlauren
      Hi Terry. thanks for your reply. I am after a .com website rather than just a blog. Thanks again.
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  • Profile picture of the author freez
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    • Profile picture of the author midasman09
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      Here's a pretty good freebie;

      www.MyFreeWebsiteBuilder.com

      Nice instructional tutorial pdf.

      I think this was created by Ewen Chia.

      Anyway, had a newbie friend try it and she likes it.

      Midas Man
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      • Profile picture of the author zoro
        Originally Posted by midasman09 View Post

        Here's a pretty good freebie;

        www.MyFreeWebsiteBuilder.com

        Nice instructional tutorial pdf.

        I think this was created by Ewen Chia.

        Anyway, had a newbie friend try it and she likes it.

        Midas Man
        That looks very much like the Free Komposer (nvu) editor. It eats scripts and php code. I would only use it for a very basic webpage.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kris.Sm
    There is a guide called Create you first website by 3:45 today by Chris Farrel. I did get it from here just dont kow where..try a search you might find it. or u may even find it HERE ChrisFarrellMembership.com
    The guide shows screen shots as well..if you still dont find it pm me and i will sent it to you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Eric Graudins
    I'd also recommend that you use Wordpress on your own hosting account.

    Just a tip though:
    there are TWO types of wordpress that are very different.

    #1: There's the join-and-blog system at WordPress.com » Get a Free Blog Here which is totally free, and all you need to do is sign up, select a templete, and start blogging.

    As with all the free sites, you could get your account closed at any time, and you are subject to all the policies of the owner of the service.

    #2: The other system is where you buy your own domain name and web hosting, and install a standalone version of wordpress that you download from WordPress › Blog Tool and Publishing Platform.

    Most web hosts will provide the "Fantastico" application installer, which makes the installation of Wordpress very simple.

    If you are creating a "proper" website, I'd recommend going with #2. You are in total control of what you do, and are not subject to the restrictions of the wordpress.com site.


    Cheers, Eric G.
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