Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004
Welcome to Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver is a powerful web design program recommended for people who already have had a taste of web design using either HTML or a simpler web design program. The best way to become comfortable with Dreamweaver is to explore the tutorials. Launch Dreamweaver and when the tool bar appears at the top of screen, choose Help > Getting Started and Tutorials.
It is a good idea to become familiar with how successful sites are set up and what about their structure makes them easy to navigate. Begin thinking how you might apply these concepts to your own site. Sketch a plan of your site, showing which pages are connected to which, and whether or not you'll have a consistent design throughout your whole site. It's easier to change things in the beginning stages of web design. The easiest format for this is a "family tree" approach containing a "root" (index) page with lots of branches (links) to other pages. It is also important to have all your pictures and text ready to go before you begin building your website, since doing so makes it easier to choose a format and flow for your site.