What software would you teach someone who wants to learn to make websites? - GoFuckYourself.com

clickhappy · 09-18-2013, 01:01 AM

Im meeting with someone in a few days to start teaching him how to make websites.
I use a 10 year old copy of Dreamweaver 3, so I dont want to teach him to use Dreamweaver b/c a new copy is $400.

what would you use to help someone get started?

I think using notepad would make it too difficult.

Emil · 09-18-2013, 01:03 AM

Do he/she wants to get sites up and running or just design them? Personally I would just tell them to install Wordpress and use some random theme and customize it.

clickhappy · 09-18-2013, 01:34 AM

Wordpress is a great idea, I didnt even think of that. thats easy to explain and edit and gives them a lot more options
thanks!

freecartoonporn · 09-18-2013, 01:36 AM

wordpress for the winners and for the noobs too.

just a punk · 09-18-2013, 03:36 AM

WordPress for both newbies and pros.

tony286 · 09-18-2013, 06:19 AM

http://www.wix.com/

Sly · 09-18-2013, 06:26 AM

Nothing.

If they claim to want to learn to make websites, yet have not tried any software or writing HTML themselves, then you are only wasting your time.

Arnox · 09-18-2013, 06:37 AM

Wordpress. No questions.

blackmonsters · 09-18-2013, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Nothing.

If they claim to want to learn to make websites, yet have not tried any software or writing HTML themselves, then you are only wasting your time.

Be serious, most people who say for the first time "I want to make a website" have no clue what HTML is.

96ukssob · 09-18-2013, 06:57 AM

M$ Paint

Rochard · 09-18-2013, 07:04 AM

I still use an old version of Dreamweaver. You don't need to have the most updated version of everything to get stuff done.

Va2k · 09-18-2013, 07:17 AM

They way I tech someone is with the basic's with notepad then once they can get the basic's done and understood I go with something like Dreamweaver cc It doesn't cost that much to get a membership with adobe C Lab's it's just what I have done and started to do now and it seems to really work... You can NOT HOLD anyone's hand if they really want to learn teach them the basic's only and send them out on their own to watch TUT,Vid, read read read and do do do etc..

~

Va2k · 09-18-2013, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochard

I still use an old version of Dreamweaver. You don't need to have the most updated version of everything to get stuff done.

AMEN and I just only updated with in the last 2 months to cc software and I am so happy I have done this now, Flash cc, Premiere CC, Dreamweaver CC, PS Cc, are my 4 main tools I use daily!

Fetish Gimp · 09-18-2013, 07:28 AM

First they should learn the basics: what is html, css, ftp.
Then they should learn what javascript, php and mysql are.
Once they have a grasp of that show then move onto Wordpress.

Sure, you can throw Wordpress at them from the start, but it's better if they at least have an idea of how/what makes it work.

Sly · 09-18-2013, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackmonsters

Be serious, most people who say for the first time "I want to make a website" have no clue what HTML is.

And that's my point. They aren't serious enough to research it themselves. They think it's something cute and fun and can easily be taught in a few hours.

Teaching someone that is not doing their own research is a waste of time. If they are paying you, great, but don't be doing it for free.

gaffg · 09-18-2013, 08:10 AM

Wordpress

There are plenty of tutorials and videos showing how to learn wordpress. They can always go to wordpress.com first to create a test account to learn first.

rogueteens · 09-18-2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochard

I still use an old version of Dreamweaver. You don't need to have the most updated version of everything to get stuff done.

Frontpage here, and I don't care who's laughing - it does what I need of it.

PornDude · 09-18-2013, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogueteens

Frontpage here, and I don't care who's laughing - it does what I need of it.

I thought you were joking, but after checking your website..

<meta name="GENERATOR" content="Microsoft FrontPage 5.0">

freecartoonporn · 09-18-2013, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogueteens

Frontpage here, and I don't care who's laughing - it does what I need of it.

i still use it, i like its ability to create tables , just enter number of rows and columns and bam you have table , and ready made code...

hornycash · 09-18-2013, 10:14 AM

notepad....

clickhappy · 09-18-2013, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Nothing.

If they claim to want to learn to make websites, yet have not tried any software or writing HTML themselves, then you are only wasting your time.

Kind of true. When I wanted to learn back in 1997 I took two classes at night school at around $800 each class. I know from experience that if you give people something for free they wont follow your instruction because they don't value it

2MuchMark · 09-18-2013, 01:27 PM

It would be good if they learned the basics of HTML first, and use notepad and any free FTP program. Once they get the "spark" they will be able to learn on their own.

pornmasta · 09-18-2013, 01:39 PM

notepad.

SilentKnight · 09-18-2013, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogueteens

Frontpage here, and I don't care who's laughing - it does what I need of it.

My wife uses Dreamweaver these days for our sites, but hell...I originally designed them with the Composer module of Netscape Navigator.

It did what I needed back in the day...

SDSimon · 09-18-2013, 04:13 PM

I will share a secret editor I have used for about 14 years. Editplus3 is the latest version. You will learn what you are doing and why you are doing it.

>>>WINNERS WIN because they NEVER GIVE UP<<<

izombie · 09-18-2013, 10:18 PM

I use Dreamweaver 8 for editing code, but all my sites I build using Drupal. Which it a powerful CMS but I don't think I would recommend it for a total noob.

09-18-2013, 01:01 AM	#1
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	What software would you teach someone who wants to learn to make websites? Im meeting with someone in a few days to start teaching him how to make websites. I use a 10 year old copy of Dreamweaver 3, so I dont want to teach him to use Dreamweaver b/c a new copy is $400. what would you use to help someone get started? I think using notepad would make it too difficult.

09-18-2013, 01:03 AM	#2
Emil Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,623	Do he/she wants to get sites up and running or just design them? Personally I would just tell them to install Wordpress and use some random theme and customize it. __________________ Free 🅑🅘🅣🅒🅞🅘🅝🅢 Every Hour (Yes, really. Free ₿itCoins.) (Signup with ONLY your Email and Password. You can also refer people and get even more.)

09-18-2013, 01:36 AM	#4
freecartoonporn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 7,683	wordpress for the winners and for the noobs too. __________________ SSD Cloud Server, VPS Server, Simple Cloud Hosting \| DigitalOcean

09-18-2013, 03:36 AM	#5
just a punk So fuckin' bored Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 32,381	WordPress for both newbies and pros. __________________ Obey the Cowgod

09-18-2013, 06:26 AM	#7
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,289	Nothing. If they claim to want to learn to make websites, yet have not tried any software or writing HTML themselves, then you are only wasting your time. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

09-18-2013, 01:34 AM	#3
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	Wordpress is a great idea, I didnt even think of that. thats easy to explain and edit and gives them a lot more options thanks!

09-18-2013, 06:19 AM	#6
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	http://www.wix.com/

09-18-2013, 06:37 AM	#8
Arnox Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Radelaide Posts: 2,160	Wordpress. No questions. __________________ Need Text? X Copywriters \| Adult Writing Service - [email protected]

09-18-2013, 06:57 AM	#10
96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	M$ Paint __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

09-18-2013, 07:04 AM	#11
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 72,826	I still use an old version of Dreamweaver. You don't need to have the most updated version of everything to get stuff done. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

09-18-2013, 07:17 AM	#12
Va2k I’m still alive barley. Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Va Posts: 10,060	They way I tech someone is with the basic's with notepad then once they can get the basic's done and understood I go with something like Dreamweaver cc It doesn't cost that much to get a membership with adobe C Lab's it's just what I have done and started to do now and it seems to really work... You can NOT HOLD anyone's hand if they really want to learn teach them the basic's only and send them out on their own to watch TUT,Vid, read read read and do do do etc.. ~ __________________

09-18-2013, 07:28 AM	#14
Fetish Gimp Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,699	First they should learn the basics: what is html, css, ftp. Then they should learn what javascript, php and mysql are. Once they have a grasp of that show then move onto Wordpress. Sure, you can throw Wordpress at them from the start, but it's better if they at least have an idea of how/what makes it work. __________________ Strapon Seduction - femdom blog \| Twitter

09-18-2013, 08:10 AM	#16
gaffg Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Online Posts: 717	Wordpress There are plenty of tutorials and videos showing how to learn wordpress. They can always go to wordpress.com first to create a test account to learn first. __________________ http://gaffg.com/affiliate-programs/ Find all gambling affiliate programs based on categories: casino, poker, sportsbetting, bingo, mobile. Find forex and binary options affiliate programs. Listed by revenue share, CPA and sub affiliate commission.

09-18-2013, 10:14 AM	#20
hornycash Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: far beyond reality Posts: 2,336	notepad....

09-18-2013, 01:27 PM	#22
2MuchMark Videochat Solutions Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 48,539	It would be good if they learned the basics of HTML first, and use notepad and any free FTP program. Once they get the "spark" they will be able to learn on their own. __________________ VideoChat Solutions \| Custom Software \| IT Support https://www.2much.net \| https://www.lcntech.com

09-18-2013, 01:39 PM	#23
pornmasta Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 18,949	notepad.

09-18-2013, 04:13 PM	#25
SDSimon Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calif. USA Posts: 140	I will share a secret editor I have used for about 14 years. Editplus3 is the latest version. You will learn what you are doing and why you are doing it. >>>WINNERS WIN because they NEVER GIVE UP<<<

09-18-2013, 10:18 PM	#26
izombie Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 346	I use Dreamweaver 8 for editing code, but all my sites I build using Drupal. Which it a powerful CMS but I don't think I would recommend it for a total noob.