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The internet revolution has made previous inaccessible programs & features available to the masses. In particular website design. You do not need any programming knowledge, you can buy programs that make creating a website as simple as ABC.
Below are some of the programs that are widely used in the industry to create websites.
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- WebPlus X2
- Coffee Cup
- Namo WebEditor
- NetObjects Fusion 7.5
Adobe Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver is the website design industry leader that delivers on every level. Admittedly it takes time to grasp the various intricacies of Dreamweaver once you get the hung of it, it is an amazing product. With more than 90 per cent of the professional market using Adobe Dreamweaver, this fact says a lot about its industry appeal. The major draw back of Dreamweaver is its price tag, in an age when there are numerous free web templates some might find spending US$450 a tad excessive.
WebPlus X2
WebPlus X2 is a great entry level web design program. It is not perfect however it is packed with everything you need to create professional-quality websites. WebPlus X2 has a wide range of templates which make it easy for you to set up your website. At a price tag of about US$70,00 WebPlus is a contender to the Dreamweaver throne.
Coffee Cup
Coffee Cup has one simple goal: making easy-to-use software so you can create cool Websites. And we must say that they software is testament to the above goal. It has an easy to use interface which makes it easy for web design novices to get to grips with it. At US$30,00 it is affordable and delivers professional looking websites.
Namo WebEditor
Namo WebEditor has been around for sometime now, its newest addition to it’s family of software Namo WebEditor 8 is a very extensive web design application. It allows you to create, edit, publish and manage your websites. You can download a trial version here, Namo WebEditor 8.
NetObjects Fusion 7.5
NetObjects has a large source of templates that you can choose from to design your website. All you need to do to create your website is to drag-and-drop into the templates. User friendly interface makes NetObjects popular with both designers and developers.
Which ever design software you decide to use, it is important to always have the user in mind. Making your site conform to web design standards is winning half the battle of usability. For tips and pointer on web design standards read our article on developing websites.
