- 1). Design your web page layout. The most important part of website development is the planning process. Make the important decisions about the layout, images and design of your site before you start creating pages, and the entire process will go much more smoothly.
- 2). Create your web page template with Dreamweaver. Make your template page look exactly like you want it to look before you start creating actual pages and adding content. Refine this page carefully. Create place holder areas for the images you intend to add.
- 3). Create your images with FreeHand and FireWorks. Images add perceived value and professionalism to web pages. These two programs are powerful software applications that give you the power to create nearly any kind of image you want. Export your images to a folder within your website directory so you can add them to your site.
- 4). Create videos or animations using Flash. Video is a powerful medium and Flash makes it easy to add professional quality video to your web pages.
- 5). Integrate your images and video into your web page template using Dreamweaver. Review and refine your web page template until you are satisfied with it.
- 6). Create your pages. Open your template page and save it with a file name that reflects the topic of the page. Add content to the page and then use the Dreamweaver publish feature to upload the page to your server. Create all of the pages of your website and upload them then review your site to ensure that the pages load correctly, are linked together and look professional.
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