What do you use to make websites? [Archive]

brentech

06-02-2003, 12:36 PM

I use notepad.

I used to use macromedia dreamweaver a while back..but i really do prefer just using notepad. I hard code my entire site.

(and guessing that you ARE talking about the actual code of the site, I will move this to coding -- if you aren't, let us know, someone will move it back)

Devil

06-02-2003, 01:02 PM

I use Dreamweaver. I can simply use notepad but it takes too much time...

Liquor_Riss

06-02-2003, 02:14 PM

(and guessing that you ARE talking about the actual code of the site, I will move this to coding -- if you aren't, let us know, someone will move it back)
It is a little more visually inclined...but you can say how you code your sites too.

Jace101

06-02-2003, 04:22 PM

I use Dreamweaver to make my crappy sites.

Threeboy

06-02-2003, 09:45 PM

photshop, image ready, notepad, aceHTML, frontpage.

06-03-2003, 03:06 AM

Devil

06-03-2003, 03:56 AM

frontpage is good for newbies who want to do some dumb dhtml effects..

Jace101

06-03-2003, 04:06 AM

You calling Threeboy a newbie! You sacrilegious bastard!

NMO

06-03-2003, 04:58 AM

There are ways to clean up frontpage code in notepad you people know? I actually think anyone who can use frontpage now must be hardcore, because I would have no clue at all.

Serious Sam

06-03-2003, 03:41 PM

Notepad, Photoshop, Imageready, Ctrl C+V

zubaz

06-03-2003, 09:02 PM

Wordpad, flash, fireworks, and a keen sense of direction.

drake

06-04-2003, 01:36 AM

HTML Kit which I just switched from EditPlus 2 and then Photoshop

smackzor

06-06-2003, 12:35 AM

Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Notepad (For manual quick edits, especially when testing php scripts!!)

DaT

06-06-2003, 11:15 AM

Photoshop, dreamweaver, sometimes fireworks, copy/paste, imageready and other stuff

pacman

06-13-2003, 06:15 PM

I use ConText and Dreamweaver together to create things quick and optimized.

AiM

06-14-2003, 05:01 AM

I personally use dreamweaver.
It's just good :>
And Devil - FrontPage is for dudes that don't know HTML or it's basic stuff and use FrontPage cuz it's easy and they can do some effects as you mention.

Devil

06-14-2003, 09:57 AM

Hey, I used Frontpage you weren't even born.. so, eh.

*cough* I'm out *cough*

AiM

06-14-2003, 12:49 PM

Hey, I used Frontpage you weren't even born.. so, eh.

*cough* I'm out *cough*

Don't be silly.

mankymole

06-18-2003, 09:42 AM

used to use macromedia dreamweaver but now use front page mainly because of it allowing you to put in inline frames.

I still use macromedia for flash, use flash 5 though. MX seems the same but all the buttons moved about 8O

Also learning photoshop 6 - is 7 much better? (or worth the extra loot?)

Liquor_Riss

06-18-2003, 09:55 AM

I have 6, I think 7 is more visually pleasing though :D
Also I have just purloined a copy of Dreamweaver which is hoolio :)

Threeboy

06-18-2003, 11:30 AM

frontpage.

That thing loads heaps of code into websites, it slows down the loading time by something like 30%, they tested it on some site, wish i could remeber the URL, it would be good, but why have 2 pages of code when you can have half a page? :?

I use frontpage occasionally for CONTENT PAGES. Plain HTML stuff that's too annoying to code in manually. Most of the content is php included into the design anyway. If you're smart you can use frontpage with good results.

SileNceR

07-02-2003, 10:34 AM

Dreamweaver, Fireworks, PHPedit, notepad, wordpad, jed/joe, vim.

wouldn't touch frontpage with a 10" pole (unless the pole was aimed at the uninstall button)

cOnflictXX

07-03-2003, 01:22 AM

I use Photoshop to create the pages, then imageready for any imagemaps, then i cut the images up and put them into html with CuteHTML

Jimmy

07-03-2003, 07:05 AM

1st Page, Photoshop and 3d Studio MAX

SileNceR

07-04-2003, 07:22 AM

max is an interesting tool to use for web site design - that said, i'm guilty of doing so also :)

with the right approach and maybe a little VRML you could churn out something quite shiny - i guess.

Chaosego

07-18-2003, 06:32 AM

I use Dreamweaver MX and Photoshop 7, occasionaly I'll use Golive 6.

:?: Stupid question :?: - what is Imageready used for; I don't know what to do with it. lol.

Ash

07-20-2003, 01:12 AM

I use paint shop pro 8, frontpage, flash mx. and notpad.
ive never even seen photoshop :s i would liekto try it one day.

RaNc|d

07-20-2003, 11:50 AM

:?: Stupid question :?: - what is Imageready used for; I don't know what to do with it. lol.

I was asking myself the same question.

Liquor_Riss

07-20-2003, 11:53 AM

Rollover animations, imagemaps and suchlike. Basically just nice link effects :D

Chaosego

07-20-2003, 03:14 PM

I can do that stuff in Dreamweaver, and Fireworks...

Still I would like to give Imageready a try.

Liquor_Riss

07-20-2003, 03:25 PM

ImageReady is useful if you are making the graphics in Photoshop, as they are both made by Adobe, and so are configured to work in conjunction with each other.

clawcity

07-24-2003, 11:00 AM

I usually use Notepad. I tried Dreamweaver MX but spent more time in the code view fixing the "helpful" things it kept adding itself :rolleyes:
It kept getting a rush of blood to the head and before I knew it my page layout looked like a herd of angry elephants had stampeded through, pausing momentarily to urinate on the menu i'd spent so much time on....

A friend of mine uses a program called Hotdog Jnr, it's for real n00bs lol

Liquor_Riss

07-24-2003, 01:50 PM

I wonder if anyone uses Netscape Composer :D

SileNceR

07-24-2003, 08:05 PM

been there, tried that

Chaosego

07-28-2003, 11:04 AM

A friend of mine uses a program called Hotdog Jnr, it's for real n00bs lol

lol.

I used Hotdog many many years ago. It is hardcore n00b. hehe.

Liquor_Riss

07-31-2003, 10:25 AM

I used it too, along with Netscape Composer :)
Mmm the blocks of colour...

SileNceR

07-31-2003, 11:22 AM

and... the BLINK TAG!

clawcity

07-31-2003, 12:52 PM

LOL, that's way up there with MARQUEE

SileNceR

07-31-2003, 01:05 PM

or... FRAME!

mr. box

07-31-2003, 03:26 PM

frames are powerful, but tables are more powerful.

notepad, biatches. and yes, I code all my images pixel by pixel in notepad too.

brentech

07-31-2003, 03:38 PM

frames are powerful, but tables are more powerful.

notepad, biatches. and yes, I code all my images pixel by pixel in notepad too.

hell yeah. i do the same thing.
although i was thinking about using a program for a bit, that way i knew what line i was on when doing php/mySQL stuff

but eh, i've managed without it so far, right :P

SileNceR

08-01-2003, 06:11 AM

just type the line numbers in, then edit them out when done :D

Threeboy

08-01-2003, 10:54 AM

chrisv

08-01-2003, 03:30 PM

Notepad is sufficient for my need. For example: http://chrisv.orcon.net.nz/

drake

08-02-2003, 12:19 AM

The best combo ever!

Paintshop and notepad!

Or if you want to go hardcore. Use MS Word instead of notepad.

On a serious note. DONT USE DREAMWEAVER OR ANY GUI PROGRAMS!

Seriously mr designers out there. It may be mad easy but its a COMPLETE BITCH for programmers. After you designers finish your snappy dreamweaver pages and feed them to the programmer, we have to comb through the shittiest HTML ever assembled to insert the interactive cool crap.

I HAVE SPENT HOURS OF TIME just cleaning up crappy Dreamweaver code that could of been used actually making web programs.

SileNceR

08-02-2003, 01:42 AM

Personally from a programming viewpoint I'd rather use dreamweaver's code than frontpage's however ;)

drake

08-02-2003, 10:07 AM

LOL that is definitely a truth there. Dreamweaver indents but like I said, you are always gonna be hated in any programmers eyes if you use any GUI HTML Editor. Its just not cool and it pisses us off. It will also make it harder for you as a designer to get programmers who want to work with you on projects which ultimately makes it harder for you to find work.

clawcity

08-03-2003, 01:09 AM

if somone gets to your site thru a search engine, and your site uses frames, they'll likely hit a content page that's supposed to go inside frames, so that's pretty lame.

tables are better for adviews.I agree, tables are a far more professional way to do your page layout and much more search engine friendly.

Lester

08-09-2003, 05:07 PM

please dont bite me, but...

i use frontpage

and yes.. lesson one is use what your comfortable with.. and surprisingly, i use frontpage.. :P

(note pad makes me dizzy..its black and white.. frontpage html editor has colors.. :rolleyes:)

Devil

08-09-2003, 05:14 PM

Yeah I can notice that you use FP since your page is all buggy in 1600X1200.

Lester

08-09-2003, 05:57 PM

:O really... can you screenshot it?

SileNceR

08-10-2003, 12:36 AM

phpedit has colors too. ditch frontpage, and use phpedit (and yes, it works for html; not just php. works for java too)

and you can customise all the colors used.