Can I use dreamweaver to build a social networking site?

Question

Are will I still have to program myself as well?

Answer 1

No, Yes.

No, DW will not do the whole job: you can design the pages the way you want them to appear, but they will not function properly.

You might design your pages with photoshop: you'll get the same result.

Yes, you will have to code (out of DW), using a server-side script (i.e. Php) and a database (i.e. mySQL).  DW cannot interact with these.

So, in all, you will be better off writing code from scratch...

Answer 2

Dreamweaver is just a tool you can use to assemble HTML.  You can use Dreamweaver to build your social networking site, but you're going to need to understand the technologies you will be using.  

Dreamweaver is not a substitute for technical skills.  

Answer 3

You can use it for creating your web pages. But you need also a web host providing tools like forum, blog, poll, gustbook...

As you may know a domain name is just a name, not a real website. If you are going to create your website: 1- Buy a domain name. 2- Buy a web hosting service to provide your online space and enable you to get your website online at your purchased domain name.

If you want to start your website I recommend purchase your domain and hosting together. In this way it is possible to get your domain for free. Some hosting services offer this gift today.

One of these services is reachable at: http://bluehost-service.atspace.com . Their service is really great and easy to use.  

Answer 4

Sure, dream weaver is just a web design tool.  You'll still end up writing most of the back end in php/asp/mysql.