This article will touch on some of the tools available to help you build your own web site. It is not intended as a tutorial on how to build a web site nor is it an exhaustive reference on web development tools. Choosing the Best Tools Many types of tools are available and they range from basic text editors to site designer packages full of bells and whistles. Text Editors Believe it or not, any text editor can be used to create a web site, even DOS Editor, Pico, or Notepad. It is analogous to a recipe for how the page is to be displayed, what information is in it, and which graphic files are used.
Some designers use the basic text editors that come with their computers to make web sites.
Some HTML editors show different HTML tags in varying colors in order to make it easier for the designer to work with the code. Many also include extras such as pre-made JavaScript and CGI scripts to add functionality to a web site. They allow designers to create advanced web pages without bothering with any HTML coding. They often work very similarly to word processors, such as Microsoft Word or WordPerfect and are usually relatively easy to learn. Site Designers Web site designer programs are the ultimate utility for creating web sites.