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WhitePhoenix
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#21 · Posted: 17 May 2006 20:25
So what's the best bet with finding a server host that will work well with Frontpage? Any suggestions/comments? I'm redesigning my site with FP and am wondering if I ought to change servers when I'm done.
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iceni
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#22 · Posted: 19 May 2006 09:15
I have dumped Front Page due to it being discontinued shortly and Dreamweaver is expensive but I do still use it a bit. I now use XsitePro. It is easy to use and very very fast - I have totally revamped my site and enlarged it in less time than it originally took to write it. It has some very neat features built in as well - it builds two navigation systems and a site map as you work and also has a SEO section so you can optimise the site for the search engines as you go along - you don't have to do that or get someone else to do that later.
It writes 'good' HTML which Front Page certainly does not and is why it is almost impossible to get an FP site high up in the search engines. If you want a business site, FP can be a disaster.
Having taught Dreamweaver I now prefer Xsitepro, it has some limitations but they are improving it all the time. It also comes with a lot of templates so a lot of the design element is done for you if you are a beginner.
Hope this helps - my first post 
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WhitePhoenix
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#23 · Posted: 19 May 2006 11:49
Ummm.... actually, now my enthusiasm is dampened...  - I just spent $200 on the FP software, so I am going to use it for now... no other choice at the moment.
I can write basic to intermediate source code, which is the way I did when I tried FP many many years ago - I like the freedom that provides me, so don't have to rely on FP to do that so much.
As far as FP being discontinued, I can still keep my site online using it... can't I????? What about all the other people out there using it for their websites??
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cgracia
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#24 · Posted: 9 Oct 2007 04:07
Front Page was never adequate for me to build my sites, so I used Dreamweaver, which was admittedly a bit price-y, but made my life much easier. I assume an open source option will be available soon, if it isn't already, and that would be a great option.
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#25 · Posted: 9 Oct 2007 09:03
Robin,
FrontPage is one of the easiest WYSIWYG editors out there. It is about as simple as using MS Word and adding graphics. There is a lot of drag and drop and the rest is mostly typing.
It's a bit pricey for what it is though. Many hosting services now have site builders. So, why waste your money?
Learning HTML is very easy. I'd suggest learning it. Go to w3schools.com and take the HTML tutorial. You should be able to master it in a few days. It's free.
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pcwork
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#26 · Posted: 9 Oct 2007 18:53
Frontpage Extensions are being discontinued, Frontpage software is still available
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cupbucket
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#27 · Posted: 15 Nov 2008 13:26
I use weebly to build my free sites, then you can upgrade them if you want.
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