: Help with simple website development I'm trying to set up a website according to this model: http://s7.postimage.org/vxv4w5rih/site.jpg (sorry I can't post the image directly). It's very small (about

@Lee4591628

Long time no see such questions, but here we go:

First point to make sure is about the updates frequency. If it really is one or twice a year, then I see no problem going static instead of going with a CMS or blog platform (they aren't that tedious). The point I'm making is, you would need to learn how to install and configure, then customize, and struggle a little to get it working and looking as you want. Going static can be faster in this context. Just make what you need and you are fine. Side effect? Your page probably will load 3 to 4 times faster.

From now on, I'm assuming you've opted for going static (but it also serves if you want to customize a CMS or blog platform).

Do not go with HTML tables to make your layout. Learn the right elements to use and CSS to style them. HTML tables for layout is something from past millenium. CSS rules out for at least the last 6 years and more important will make your life easier in the future.

For the menu rollover, just google it. There are thousands (I'm not kidding about the numbers) of sites with hundreds of scripts t do that for you. Just pick one and adapt. My suggestion: www.dhtmlgoodies.com/index.html?page=menuScripts
There is no software cool enough to make this, even paid ones. But if you really want one, I suggest you looking for editors with WYSIWYG capability into en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_HTML_editors
UPDATE:

ok, I've made a list for you based on wikipedia:


BlueGriffon
KompoZer
Maqetta
Microsoft SharePoint Designer
Microsoft Visual Web Developer
OpenBEXI
SeaMonkey Composer


These are the softwares you can look for.

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@Shanna517

I think it's better to choose a CMS if you don't have enough information about html and Javascript.
You need a bit CSS knowledge, to create or customize menu script.
I suggest using a CMS such as wordpress / joomla on linux or mojoportal / Dotnetnuke on windows hosting.

Also you can use Artisteer to create wordpress/joomla/DNN skin or creating static web page by Menu / submenu an many other features.
and another software is Xara web designer.

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