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From: HDestin on 6 May 2008 21:55
Hey all,
I'd like to create a website and Dreamweaver looks very intimidating, can
anyone recommend an easy to use software that I could utilize to create a blog,
a forum and a survey (simple 4 question survey with the option to "click here
to view result"? My knowledge of html is nonexistent and my budget is somewhat
unlimited.
Thanks in advance

Harold

From: webstaffuk on 7 May 2008 03:19
Hi, HDestin

DW will do exacly what you want but you have some other questions to ask also
like scripting language and how to store your data and where...what databaase
to use..

Ive tried a few HTML editors and always stick with my DW.
You will need to figure out HTML and a little more if you want to make this
all yourself although there are ready made apps around that do what you want
and may be a better option as if you dont know HTML your going to find it tough
I think..

From: B on 7 May 2008 10:04
Hi

What about this.

1. get yourself a hosting account - where you can host your site (domain)

2. Use wordpress for your blog (most hosting sites include a quick install
of this)

3. Create your site / blog

4. Use one of the wordpress plugins to create your surveys (wp-poll or
democracy are two that come to mind)

or

5. Use a web based survey / poll site

6. add a forum using http://www.phpbb.com/

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"HDestin" <webforumsuser(a)macromedia.com> wrote in message
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> Hey all,
> I'd like to create a website and Dreamweaver looks very intimidating, can
> anyone recommend an easy to use software that I could utilize to create a
> blog,
> a forum and a survey (simple 4 question survey with the option to "click
> here
> to view result"? My knowledge of html is nonexistent and my budget is
> somewhat
> unlimited.
> Thanks in advance
>
> Harold
>


From: joeq on 7 May 2008 10:35
for the survey part, i like surveymonkey.com
From: P on 7 May 2008 10:43
Hi Harold,

You don't want to create any of those from scratch in Dreamweaver; even if
you were pretty advanced you probably wouldn't. But there are good scripts
you can use, many free.

A lot depends upon the web host you're using. Some hosts may install
WordPress for you for free, as "B" mentioned. Ask your host. At the same
time, ask what scripting languages your account supports: PHP? ASP? ASP.net?
ColdFusion?

For the blog: Google offers www.blogger.com - completely free blog, simple
to set up and not hard to customize, and you can host it on their servers OR
on your own.

For the forum: if the host supports PHP or ASP, there are some good free
scripts for forums. They aren't quite for-dummies to install, but definitely
not rocket science either. With some help from this forum, you should be
able to manage.

For the survey: JoeQ's suggestion is probably a good place to start. There
are also free scripts you can install.

Hope that helps,


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"HDestin" <webforumsuser(a)macromedia.com> wrote in message
news:fvr277$qs5$1(a)forums.macromedia.com...
> Hey all,
> I'd like to create a website and Dreamweaver looks very intimidating, can
> anyone recommend an easy to use software that I could utilize to create a
> blog,
> a forum and a survey (simple 4 question survey with the option to "click
> here
> to view result"? My knowledge of html is nonexistent and my budget is
> somewhat
> unlimited.
> Thanks in advance
>
> Harold
>

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