Help Wanted: Design a simple website...

[Jennifer]

Ok, not even sure I am inputting this text in right...does anyone have thoughts as to a good simple web application to start a few web pages..I want to do it myself, not hire out...Believe it or not I am a designer of way back and art direct many projects--but never did it on my own!!

[redheadskater]

Hi Jennifer-

I think you need to assess how comfortable you are using the computer and how much of a learning curve you're willing to undertake. What you are looking for is a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) editor. This will allow you to design your site purely based on visuals.

Also, keep in mind that alot of hosting companies now offer a site builder tool with a hosting package. This option would allow you to pick a layout and then edit the text/images via the web. There are a million hosting companies out there - the cheapest being GoDaddy (can't remember if they have a site builder with their plan). Also check out doteasy.com - I had my site with them for years and they were terrific. They have a "free" hosting plan - sort of. You have to pay $25 for the domain. In essence you're paying $25 a year for your domain and hosting. Not a bad deal. Doteasy just added a site builder to their plan.

HTH and good luck-
Lisa