Web Site Creation Software Review

Dreamweaver: 4 / 4 STARS

Dreamweaver is used by web designers as it is simple and easy to use. Although expensive, Dreamweaver is a great piece of software to help create professional looking websites. It allows users to choose to view their syntax and design in the same window, something other software programmes do not allow. You don’t need to know much HTML but the techniques of Dreamweaver can be difficult to learn. 

Pros:

• Easy to use if you’ve had previous experience in web design
• Syntax highlighting
• Don’t need to know much HTML Language
• Quick (auto-complete etc.)
• Can choose to view syntax and design in the same window

Cons:

• Doesn’t help with learning HTML
• Expensive
• Can be difficult to learn

 

Notepad ++: 4 / 4 STARS

Notepad ++ is a free piece of software available to download from the internet. To use Notepad ++ you will need to have an understanding of HTML. To learn this can be time consuming and to type it into Notepad ++ can take even longer. There is no preview function in Notepad ++ so you need to view your work in a browser. Notepad ++ can be used to make fully functioning websites for free.

Pros:

• Free
• Syntax highlighting
• Easy to find software code replacement
• Light-weight
• Has free official plug-in’s

Cons:

• Can be time consuming
• Need to know/understand HTML
• No auto-complete
• No preview function

Conclusion

Dreamweaver is the easier option for people if they do not know much about HTML. This can be used if you want to create websites quickly and effectively. Notepad ++ is used mainly for people who are just learning HTML and for those more serious about learning the language and making websites through hard coding.