does anyone know?

[ComputerConsultant44]

Hey does anyone know of any good software to use to build websites? I'm good at building them with tripod and the free hosting servers, and I have Front Page too. But I was just wondering too can anyone give me some web making tips? Thanks.

Sincerley,
John Stevens

[Force Flow]

I see you've posted the same question in the website thread.

If you'll take a look from the beginning, it's full of good info.

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?p=852072

[kram 2.0]

I'm pullling this straight from the other thread:

Originally Posted by John Stevens hey just a quick question, I was just wondering, I'm starting web making myself and can any of you give me any tips or programs to start? I already have 3 web sites running right now but those are running free and I dont know if domain is different than free. And whats a good price range to start making them for customers? please reply. Thanks. Sincerley, John Stevens

First of all, are you going to be utilizing a program to make your websites? It's a pretty hassle-free method, though I highly recommend learning the actual coding once you have time. If you are using a program, refer to the thread posted by FF - MS Frontpage 2003, Mozilla Composer, Macromedia Dreamweaver, they are all good.

As for Tripod, if you sign up to their free service, it is all free - from a "subdomain" name provided (http://tripod.com/something/username) to a limited amount of webspace. If you wish to make a professional website, that means for business or for public attention, you might consider paying for hosting and domain (around 15~25 USD combined per month). With the Tripod domain, you receive their URL that I said above - if you purchase your own, you can get one of your choosing, such as how this website is situated around - http://www.pcmech.com .

As for charging for making website, I'd highly advise gaining experience first. I tried that when I first went into the coding world and it's definately not a easy thing. Fiddle around with the programs I listed - get some coding learned. Then, once you mastered that and template making using Photoshop, should you go into building one for others.

Hope I covered all you wanted.

Hope that helps,
kram

[ComputerConsultant44]

Yes thank you for the help. I just checked out a book on C++, JAVA, and Front Page. So how do I learn programming is it just numbers? because all I know right now is how to repair them, build them, but still learning how to make web sites because I have 6 customers waiting for me to learn how to do it. So its a brain rush for me because im 15. But Thanks Again!

Sincerley,
John Stevens

[rcvalencia9]

You might want to learn online database in web sites. LIke ASP .NET etc.

Learn JavaScript for web programming. Programming is not just numbers. They are composed of procedures, functions etc... They have syntax.

I like also Macromedia Dreamweaver. Its a good WYSIWYG web authoring tool. You can embed Flash animations too make your website cool enough

[kram 2.0]

There are two types of "coding/programming languages" as I say it. Java and C++ are standalone programs that can be run to make "real" programs and commands. A regular program, like lets say an office application, can be made with C++. You want to learn HTML, HyperText Markup Language, and JavaScript. Those are coding languages, not programming languages, where you can make a page that a browser can read - like MSIE and Firefox. But for now, I'd suggest reading the thread FF posted.

As for your dilema, I'd suggest declining the customers - you say you are 15 and although it may seem like very easy cramming it into the head (dependent on how well you learn), it's experience that matters. It's all experience on the web designing side. I personally went from programming first, then to building/putting the parts together on the system - the former took more time. If you want to teach the customers how to build a website, introduce MS Frontpage 2003 to them - it's easy enough to work with.

Hope that helps.
kram

[TheJackal]

If you dont know how to create websites, then you should tell your "customers" that you cant do the work for them.

There is no way that you will be able to learn HTML and other web design techniques, as well as gain experience quick enough to offer your services in a timely fashion.

I would strongly advise that you learn how to code all of your sites yourself using something simple like notepad, as it will make it way easier to a) move onto WYSIWYG editors, and b) debug your code when their are problems.

htmlgoodies.com is a good (free) resource.