What is the best software to use for creating a simple but impressive (CSS type) business website? ?

Question

I know there are template based programs available through hosting packages etc but are these any good? And if so which ones - do they look professional and slick? Many thanks for any help - I just don't have time to learn dreamweaver right at this moment!

Answer 1

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. This company offers "Free Site Builder" that helps you build your web pages without difficulty if you are not skilled in using any website creating program. (WYSIWYG: What You See Is What You Get).  

Answer 2

Recommend you try creating a free professional website with Microsoft Office Live Small Business - http://starturl.com/officelive . Currently, MS is offering a free domain name (i.e. yourbusiness.com) for the first year. It also has a free online web design tool that allows you to create web pages without coding. You can upload your own website as well when you have time to design one later on. It comes with 500mb of storage and has no ads. A website is only one part of your online presence - you will need to have good email marketing campaigns and office live has that capability as well.

Answer 3

You're making a big mistake.

Professional website + "not having time" do not match in any way, shape or form.

The best tool for a functional, professional web site is your brain, retaining knowledge about HTML and CSS. If you don't have time learn how to create a website, how will you have the time to maintain it, especially if you end up with code that's not yours?

"Saving" time by taking something ready-made will cost you time in the end.