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Well, one of the first steps to getting a web site running is web hosting. You'll need some space and bandwidth out there so people can see your site. There's free web hosting out there (Most of which are crap), such as Geocites or Tripod. One free host I have been happy with is They seem to have a nice way of running things. But, it's a free host, so don't cry or bawl if it goes down at the most inopporotune at times. Then there's the that you can try. If you want to support a friend of mine, you can also try They offer a $5/month deal and a $10/month deal. Personally, I set up a at my home, and using my broadband connection, host things on that. It's not being used much right now, though.
Next step would be the tools you need to create a web site. Do you already know HTML? Are you comfortable coding in Notepad? Or are you (like me ) a person who needs a WYSIWYG interface? If you need a WYSIWYG interface, look into Dreamweaver or Frontpage. Yes, both are expensive, but I do believe Dreamweaver MX is worth it. (If you're a student, you're eligable for an educational discount, which is what I got.)
And, that's about all I can think of. You can do some Google searches for , , or the like. I'm sure others will have some useful tips as well, stay tuned. =)

I've always been a fan of Notepad for HTML. It's best if you learn HTML in Notepad before graduating to Dreamweaver or something of the like.

Never, ever, try to learn HTML in notepad. Don't trust it.

Best thing (and I use this) is EditPlus2 (www.editplus.com). It colour codes HTML / PHP and it's line counts are accurate.

I use DreamWeaver at work, mostly because I can just see the result of my coding right away, not having to save and open in a browser first (like you notepaddies have to do ). When I get home, I use FrontPage and PHPEdit (I think it's called like that) sometimes, mostly if I make small codes like the script for my sig. (displays the song I am listening to). I'd say that if you're not familiar with HTML, you should use a WYSIWYG program. it's way easier and you can always check out the code to actually learn it .

I use Notepad....and I usually have no trouble with it at all. I am looking into getting something different though. Since Im running the Snails Level Depot now.....I need to be able to do editing a little quicker and sometimes Notepad can slow me down a bit.

Update: I just found a free app that looks REALLY nice. Im downloading it now.....so I will let you all know what I think once I get to try it a little. Here is the link to it: http://www.evrsoft.com/1stpage2.shtml

Learn basic HTML, then switch to frontpage and dreamwaver. If you don't learn HTML, all of your links will be screwed up.

Just go right to Dreamweaver, and type in source there. I want to make babies with autocomplete, plus if I'm unsure of a property name, it'll show a list of em all.

Hockeydude: You won't have to worry about HTML once I finish up the new Snails site. Which actually there's no real reason why it shouldn't be up already... I guess I'll spend today and get that fixed up.

I'm going to have to big up refractor. Dreamweaver is pretty slick and my links worked great w/o having to do any manual scripting.

I don't like frontpage at all. Complete rubbish.