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RedRobin
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# Posted: 28 Sep 2005 14:50
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What do you think of the Frontpage program? How easy is it to learn?
What are the pros and cons? Thanks ahead of time for any advice you can give me.
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gary99
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# Posted: 19 Oct 2005 21:46
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I use it for simple, static web sites. It's fairly easy to use, and if your host has front page extensions installed, publishing your site is a snap. The downside it it creates some pretty ugly HTML code. If you're going to want to tweak things manually, you might go with a program with better HTML formatting.
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tisoy
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# Posted: 22 Oct 2005 07:25
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frontpage is a good program but I prefer using dreamweaver for a simple static pages. there are lots of tutorial for dummies, just take your time googling it. 
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arunkumarsuri
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# Posted: 22 Oct 2005 11:40
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Frontpage is quite good to start with. Dreamweaver is slightly more complicated. You should always preview the page in a browser before uploading it. Make proper use of tables to place the content where you want. Some hosting companies allow you to directly upload the pages. Otherwise you can make use of a FTP. FTP commander is free to use. I
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netjobs
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# Posted: 13 Jan 2006 23:56
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Frontpage, is a bit frustrated in the beginning to works in the tables, but now its been more like a game to play with.... but, I am using frontpage for my sites.... 
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arunkumarsuri
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# Posted: 14 Jan 2006 07:21
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There is another free software for building websites. I have started to learn it. Seems to be better than Frontpage. It is called First page 2006. You can download it from evrsoft.com
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Vishal P. Rao
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# Posted: 14 Jan 2006 23:56
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Thanks for the info Arun. I had used First Page 2000 and was very much impressed with it. However, it had a virus in their package. So make sure you run a virus check before and after installation of their new version.
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 25 Jan 2006 21:36
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FrontPage is a good starting point for anyone wanting to build their own website.
I frequently had problems uploading my page changes with it, however.
If you want more control over your layouts and content options, I would suggest you check out a few books from your local library and learn some very basic HTML. It's not as difficult as it looks, especially if you get one of the popular 'HTML for Dummies' types of books.
'Visual HTML' is also a very good tutorial book, that explains everything you should know in very plain, simple language. (With lots of pictures!)
I have used several different web building programs and they worked fine. But as you get more comfortable, learn some HTML. You won't regret it.
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fiberoptical
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# Posted: 26 Jan 2006 00:16
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It’s a Microsoft product, therefore it is as user friendly as it gets. I like the application for its sleekness and organization. If you’re a newbie I would suggest using this application in your early web development stages. However, for more advance web developers I would stick to Macromedia Dreamweaver.
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 27 Jan 2006 00:12
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Hey Fiberoptical,
Since you've had experience with Dreamweaver, let me ask you. Does that software allow for Java applets and animation? I'd like to know more without plunking down a bunch of money. I don't always believe what's written on the box, either - but if you've used it, how much more advanced is it than Frontpage?
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netjobs
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# Posted: 27 Jan 2006 09:39
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and also how did you added the video file in your webpage ? Have you used Frontpage or Dreamweaver ?
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 27 Jan 2006 23:23
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netjobs, is that last question for me? I didn't use Frontpage and I don't have Dreamweaver.
I have been pretty illiterate when it comes to knowing the how's and where's and why's a website is placed on the internet. I know so very little about domain hosting and servers and blogging and a lot of other stuff. That's why I'm here and making quite a pest of myself, I fear! But I'm learning and you guys are all great teachers.
Thanks!
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fiberoptical
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# Posted: 28 Jan 2006 01:02 · Edited by: fiberoptical
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Quoting: WhitePhoenix Does that software allow for Java applets and animation?
Yes it supports the formats described above (.swf & applets) and many other types of media formats. The link below will provide you a 30 day trial version of Macromedia Dreamweaver 8.
http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=dreamweaver
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fiberoptical
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# Posted: 28 Jan 2006 01:07
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Quoting: netjobs how did you added the video file in your webpage ?
Straight from the source:
<OBJECT id='mediaPlayer' width="318" height="198"
classid='CLSID:22d6f312-b0f6-11d0-94ab-0080c74c7e95'
codebase='http://activex.microsoft.com/activex/controls/mplayer/en/nsm p2inf.cab#Version=5,1,52,701'
standby='Loading Microsoft Windows Media Player components...' type='application/x-oleobject'>
<param name='fileName' value="http://thepoliticalteen.com/video/chocolatemeans.wmv">
<param name='animationatStart' value='true'>
<param name='transparentatStart' value='true'>
<param name='autoStart' value="true">
<param name='showControls' value="false">
<param name='loop' value="false">
<EMBED type='application/x-mplayer2'
pluginspage='http://microsoft.com/windows/mediaplayer/en/download/'
id='mediaPlayer' name='mediaPlayer' displaysize='4' autosize='-1'
bgcolor='darkblue' showcontrols="false" showtracker='-1'
showdisplay='0' showstatusbar='-1' videoborder3d='-1' width="318" height="198"
src="http://thepoliticalteen.com/video/chocolatemeans.wmv" autostart="true" designtimesp='5311' loop="false">
</EMBED>
</OBJECT>
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Agel4Today
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# Posted: 25 Feb 2006 16:48
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Frontpage is a great program. Among many other features, it will create online intake forms and imbed streaming videos.
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arunkumarsuri
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# Posted: 28 Feb 2006 13:04
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I found out another FREE software for webdesigning. It is called NVU. It has some features of FrontPage. You can download it from http://www.nvu.com/. Now I have started using it. It can be learnt easily and I am quite happy with it.
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# Posted: 3 Mar 2006 21:23 · Edited by: dreq72
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Have you seen this? Bye-bye, FrontPage in New Office, Says Microsoft. Visit the post here: http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/001460.html
Microsoft will close the book on its FrontPage Web-design program with the release of Office 2007, formerly known as Office 12, late this year.
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 29 Apr 2006 09:11
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Well, that's just dandy. I have had problems with the FTP uploading my website the past couple of months, couldn't make it work, no way, no how... so I bought a program called WebEasy6... that was a mistake.
I am more familiar with cmanually coding my site, but I thought this would be a simple and relatively stress-less way to resolve my problems. I just may be distracted lately, but it wasn't very user friendly and did not allow me to do what I wanted.
So, I have just purchased FrontPage 2003, because, as mentioned above, I did have a little experience with it about 10 years ago. I am on the road at the moment, so have not installed it yet, but my options, and my pocketbook are limited. I spent quite a bit on the FP2003, so want to give it a try, but the comment about phasing it out concerns me...
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wfhaus
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# Posted: 1 May 2006 22:35
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I work with frontpage all the time I have tried dreamwaever and was drawn back to frontpage, a little tip i picked up by mistake was to save pages as a different file, just incase it doesn't turn out the way you expect, then you will always have the original to go back to, learnt that from experience 
Page preview is a bit deceptive sometimes especially working with different browsers, i notice slight differences between firefox and explorer, some are a little bit more noticable.
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 5 May 2006 18:43
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Hey wfh,
Thanks for the advice re saving pages as a different file. This is definitely a lot better than it used to be - more features, more options - but I'm still playing with it and exploring it. I am hoping to start building this weekend - and will make sure I save everything separately.
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 17 May 2006 20:25
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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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# Posted: 19 May 2006 09:15
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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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# Posted: 19 May 2006 11:49
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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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# Posted: 9 Oct 2007 04:07
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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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# Posted: 9 Oct 2007 09:03
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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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# Posted: 9 Oct 2007 18:53
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Frontpage Extensions are being discontinued, Frontpage software is still available
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