shawnwardracing

I just got Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and InDesign. I need your help and tell me how I can design the website, since I am new to those stuff. Thanks

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Jiro

google it or go to bookstore. that's how i learned. pretty much every web developer learned this way too.

webexplorer

Yes, I agreed with Jiro's comment. I recommend you not to buy a book from Adobe, and the Adobe author did not a good job on a proof-reading.

Jiro

I just want to add one more thing - those software package is usually for professionals who know the basic so you're getting way way ahead there. It would be pretty tough to teach you those stuff for starters.

As for starter in web developing.... stick with the basic tools first:
1. notepad
2. firefox with web developer add-ons
3. GIMP (free alternative of photoshop)

4. choosing the languages. most popular is HTML + CSS and that's the first thing you should learn masterfully. Then it's up to you at the end cuz there are many languages that branch out from it such as PHP, ASP, etc. You can learn all of it but I do not recommend that because it's pretty hard... unless you're pretty talented at programming. You just need to learn the right tool for your specific web style and be master at it. I don't know what do you want in web developing: Are you database-oriented? graphic-oriented? etc. Each language is good for certain task.

lastly.... there are plenty of tutorials in google and books. Barnes and Nobles have plenty of good books. Pick one that you're comfortable with. All of it are relatively good but explains same thing differently so it depends on each reader's style and understanding.

once you master those basic... feel free to get those software package (but you already got it). You can EASILY and QUICKLY learn the functions that this powerful software provide and also to understand its weakness.

Since you bought photoshop and indesign along with dreamweaver... my assumption is that you're geared toward to marketing field... publishing stuff. am I right?

netrox

There's a steep learning curve for Photoshop and requires that you understand the fundamentals of imaging. They aren't made for novices. Photoshop Elements was developed to optimize for intuitive photo editing.

Dreamweaver, well, I don't know since I don't use it but it's REALLY easy to learn the basics of HTML.

You would be much better off if you have hands on experience with someone who is experienced than to just read books (although I read tons of them!)

naisho

Yeah, I find the best way to educate someone in PC world is:
A) They need to have the motive to self-experiment themselves, or they will never learn anything on their own
B) Someone who's able to hand you quick tips and tricks to get you on a roll.
C) You need to never give up if you get frustrated. Results will be rewarding.

Glenn

That really depends on what you want to do. What does the website do? I have a few of the Missing Manual series of books. You might want to go to your local library and check out some of their books on website building. It is really a very broad topic.