I've become extremely frustrated with iWeb lately. About 2 weeks ago, it suddenly decided to corrupt my entire band's website that I've been working on for over a year. I had realized early on that I was quickly outgrowing iWeb and needed something more powerful, but I never had the time to create an entirely new website. Now, I guess I'm forced to. Rather than start over with iWeb, I think it's time I find a new program.

I'm not really a noob to web design. I know a bit of HTML, and currently host 5 websites, unfortunately all designed with iWeb. The reason why I've stuck with iWeb for so long is because I can't seem to find anything that creates a good looking website and actually works. A while back, I decided to purchase Flash and Dreamweaver. I read tons of tutorials, and got help from some friends who use it. However, they have to be the WORST programs ever designed. I can't believe they actually call it a WYSIWYG editor, since there's no way to even move a picture without editing in CSS. I simply don't have the time to create an entire website with a program like that.

I then tried RapidWeaver, hoping it would be easy to use, but have the extra power I need. I was wrong. RapidWeaver is entirely based around templates which you can't even edit, and most of them are extremely ugly. It seems to be designed specifically for bloggers who aren't experienced with web design. Though it's easy to use, it makes terrible looking websites.

Basically, what I'm looking for is a program that has an easy-to-use WYSIWYG editor, but can create an extremely high-quality, media-rich site with Flash and HTML support. I need stuff like dynamic photo galleries, embedded flash movie players, flash jukeboxes, a content management system, a blog, etc. Maybe I'm trying to bite off more than I can chew, but our band needs this kind of site. We don't have the money to hire a professional web designer, either. I know there are already tons of threads on this, but none of them seem to help. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,
thesdx

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Hi all I'm new to these forums and fairly new to the "Macworld"
I'm a freelance graphic and web designer and I was planning on buying a iMac next week.

My Toshiba Satellite (4 months old broke down) due to I have no idea what. I have a strong feeling ants. :|

Anyway I really need a computer.. Badly I live in an island called St. Lucia and the only shop selling Macs sell the cheapest one for $2100, ye the same price of the 24" 3.0ghz one.

So I've decided to order one, next week and pay the additional shipping and get a top class Mac for the price.

I've read on the News forum something about a quad core. I don't wanna buy one and a quad core comes out in 2 months time, especially with this amount of money I'm spending. I will seriously cry...

I also want to get a matching 24" display... Mac doesn't make any for the iMac that seriously sucks. Can I use the LED Cinema display the Mac book uses? I'm planning on getting a Air after I get my Toshiba back from the warranty center.

Any recommendations?

Thank in advance. :)

Hi all,
I found this review telling... from earlier this year.

http://mactheweb.com/software-review/joomla-vs-drupal/

Made some interesting points either way, what's your favourite and WHY?

Also, this next paragraph hit below the belt, but maybe I'm just sensitive about my newbie status.

Quote: Unless you are a fairly experienced web designer who has a good understanding HTML and CSS, at a minimum, either of these systems might throw you in the deep end without an adequate life preserver. You will have to learn to swim quickly or drown. A basic understanding of PHP and MySQL wouldn’t hurt either. Though you can do without.

You can create large, feature rich and sophisticated sites with either of these systems. Unfortunately, the dream of a truly simple yet powerful CMS is still a long way from realit