Category Image First Steps with iWeb


I purchased iLife '06 last month, and have been using the iPhoto component of it since it then. I've been pretty satisfied with iPhoto 6.05, but I wish there was a special upgrade price for those who already have the prior version of this photo-handling software. It would also be nice if you could purchase the individual applications, comprising iLife, separately. In addition to iPhoto, iLife '06, includes updated versions of iDVD, iMovie HD, and GarageBand, as well as a new software application iWeb. iWeb is designed to make web site creation easy, even for people who have no prior experience in web site design. I used it for the first time yesterday to create a new web site, and I can see how novices would find this software useful and easy to use. On the other hand, more advanced users will find some annoying limitations.

With iWeb, you use a graphical user interface (GUI) and select one of several templates to design a web site. No explicit coding (e.g., html, javascript, etc.) is needed. On the other hand, it would be nice if you could add your own html code, using the GUI. I like the way that's supported in iBlog. At some point I may dig into the iWeb templates and further customize my iWeb web site, but for now I just don't have that much time on my hands. At any rate, you an see my iWeb web site by clicking here . Be warned that's a work in progress.


Posted: Thursday - July 06, 2006 at 06:05 AM        

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