How to set up a blog or website?
Have been thinking for some time about creating a blog or website for documenting camping experiences, mods and other stuff about our TT, hobbies, the meaning of life and who knows what else. Are th...
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I've built websites for many years, and currently deploying a new intranet site for a government agency. Personally, I'd also recommend using either Blogspot.com or Wordpress.com as mentioned. This way, you can add content or update your site from the front end, directly from your browser, just by signing in and creating a new post. Not much different than you did to create this thread.
Building an HTML based site generally involves uploading new content or site updates from the back end. Traditionally, you needed to create the content or updates locally from your computer. Then upload the files to the web server. It is a much more difficult and involved process if you do not already have a firm knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic scripting. Or at least, know how to use the various frameworks or libraries available to make your site dynamically engaging.
Yes, there are now online new tools for creating websites by drag-n-drop, or by using existing templates. But to have a customized, unique website that engages your visitors, you need to have some advance knowledge to do so.
I gave up on WYSIWYG editors such as Dreamweaver long ago. Personally, I don't know of any web developers that use them. I prefer Photoshop for design layout. Then code using Notepad++, previewing the site using a browser.
But, you don't have to be concerned with any of this if using something like Blogspot.
Building an HTML based site generally involves uploading new content or site updates from the back end. Traditionally, you needed to create the content or updates locally from your computer. Then upload the files to the web server. It is a much more difficult and involved process if you do not already have a firm knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic scripting. Or at least, know how to use the various frameworks or libraries available to make your site dynamically engaging.
Yes, there are now online new tools for creating websites by drag-n-drop, or by using existing templates. But to have a customized, unique website that engages your visitors, you need to have some advance knowledge to do so.
I gave up on WYSIWYG editors such as Dreamweaver long ago. Personally, I don't know of any web developers that use them. I prefer Photoshop for design layout. Then code using Notepad++, previewing the site using a browser.
But, you don't have to be concerned with any of this if using something like Blogspot.
