WebSite Tools
Nvu and Adobe are two sources for web site maintenance tools.
Links
http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Design_Arts/Graphic_Design/Web_Page_Design_and_Layout/Graphics/
Nvu (pronounced N-view) is a complete open source Web Authoring System that runs on Linux, Microsoft Windows and Macintosh computers. It rivals programs like FrontPage and Dreamweaver. Nvu (which stands for "new view") makes managing a web site a snap. Best of all, it's free!
Adobe provides a wide range of web publishing products, from easy WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editing to complex site management. Appleworks (for Macs) can be used in schools with medium-high end capabilities. Even Microsoft's Word can create and publish web pages!
Another set of tools for authoring and editing on versions of Windows is the Hot Dog series at Sausage. Each item is very reasonably priced and a snap to use. The product names and the site itself are rather imaginative.
Hot Potatoes, an authoring tool based on XML, was originally designed for generation of puzzles and quizzes. The Hot Potatoes suite is a set of six authoring tools, created by the University of Victoria CALL Laboratory Research and Development team, which enable you to create interactive Web-based exercises of six basic types. Check out the Tutorials link for some great examples.
Yahoo's Web Graphics Links provides links to graphics for all occasions, including pictures, buttons, backgrounds, lines, icons and more. A few simple graphic elements can change boring text into an compelling web page.
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The market is brimming with similar products and services. Like any purchase, it is best to preview several products before choosing.
Each authoring environment offers its own features or combination and level of complexity. Since this tool is so important, you may want to try out a few to find your personal preference. You might want to begin with a simple product, and work your way up to a more complete package. Take your time...
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