Here is a high level survey of software platforms to build web sites, ranging from high price professional tools to their free open source counterparts.  This is not meant to be a comprehensive report – its a rundown of my recent experiences.  (more…)

Tags: dreamweaver, drupal, internet, moveable type, open source, template, web, web hosting, web site builder, wordpress

Do you know, when you look at a web page, what you are really seeing? Do you wonder how this site got here?  I want to share what I’ve learned lately about making websites and give a roadmap for people who, like me, want to have their own sites for business and pleasure.   (more…)

Tags: content, credit card processing, domain name, hosting, shopping cart, web, web site, web site builder