Demise of iWeb - What now? Some advice please

[markycol]

Hi all,

Well after the release of the Lion OS, iCloud etc, I have come to realise that iWeb is coming to a demise.
I have a couple (quite basic) websites that I use iWeb for. I don't know HTML at all. I started to learn it but got out of the IT industry about 8 years ago. Needless to say I don't know much now, and certainly couldn't develop a website using HTML.

So I am after some advice. What is the best website development software that I can replace iWeb with?
I am aware of Adobe Dreamweaver but that is way too much money for what I need.
I want something that will offer a decent semi-professional site, but not necessarily as professional as dreamweaver is capable of. So happy to come down a lot in price.
I was looking around the £50-80 mark.

Can any body help? What should I go for, and what are the pro's and con's of each?

Thanking you in anticipation.
Mark

 

[Duff-Man]

Duff-Man says....my advice (as it often is) is to search the forum(s) before starting new threads. This has been asked a few times already and you'll find several suggestions and recommendations in this thread...oh yeah!

 

[ScoobyMcDoo]

Not a solution, but you might take the time to go to http://www.apple.com/feedback/iweb.html and let apple know that you would like it if they would revive iWeb. I dont' know if it will help, but it can't hurt.

 

[BlindSoul]

I'm using http://www.quickandeasywebbuilder.com/ - Quick and Easy Web Builder.
It's currently on beta but acts like a stable version. I think it's very easy to use it and GOT MUCH MORE Features than on iWeb. PM me incase you need help with it, I would glad helping.

 

[sandimacd]

What are using your website for?

Are you using your site for a store front or sharing images or a journal or other specific purpose?
What will work best for you will depend on what you are using your web site for.

 

[robertcloud]

I would suggest you looking into the wordpress framework. It has evolved beyond simple blogging and it is incredibly flexible, just find a theme that you like. Find a shared hosting company that has cpanel, I use bluehost which is excellent for my needs, and you can quickly and easily install wordpress installations.

Not to mention it being free.

 

[johnclassick]

Wordpress

I would also suggest utilizing wordpress.org. It often creates better looking sites than iweb, and while totally different than iWeb, it is designed for the person that does not know a thing about code.

Go to godaddy, purchase a hosting package, and there is a wizard that walks you through setting up wordpress. You'll love it.

All About iWeb

 

[Examinus]

RapidWeaver is probably your best shot:

http://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/overview/