[KpXMystic]

Im trying to start learning how to build a site and im not sure where to start so i need recommendations...
-Books
-Internet guides
-Software
etc
Reason for me to start is-Im trying to a build a website for my business which includes a catalog and some flashy stuff to keep my customers looking =)

PS Nothing too complicated please =)
Thanks in advance
-Mystic

[aeolus]

Software recommendations--

CSS / HTML - Dreamweaver or Microsoft Front Page
Flash - Swish or Macromedia
Imaging - Adobe Photoshop
Others - 3d max, Smart FTP (For faster tranfer)

[thachhao]

(X)HTML/CSS
http://www.w3schools.com/default.asp
--->Learn XHTML and CSS!<---

XHTML and CSS makes a powerful combination. Check out the examples.

Have these installed on your computer:
- Mozilla Firefox
- Web Developer (Add-On)

Create an .html file anywhere on your computer. Open up that .html file with Firefox, and then use the 'Edit HTML' function from the Web Developer Add-On. Test around the HTML there. After you get the hang of HTML, download HTML-Kit. It's a freeware, and it's a very good program.


Macromedia Flash MX
This book is a good start for learning Flash. I own this book, and I would say this book will get you through the basics very quickly. And have fun while doing it.


Adobe Photoshop
Just get it. It'll be very useful. You don't need any resources. Just play around with it and you'll learn quick.

[baokapris]

http://www.yourhtmlsource.com/starthere/whatishtml.html
This is a really good website to help with starting out a website. I recommend this site! I believe it is very helpful and the tutorials aren't as confusing.
www.dynamicdrive.com/
Another helpful site with cool effects for your website.

>> The softwares/programs I usuallly use to make websites/pages:
-Adobe Photoshop: to edited my photos and edited my graphics
-Macromedia Flash: creating my site into flash layout
-Dreamweaver, and Illustrator for my work.

All these programs are kind of pricey...so I suggest getting something like Jasc Painshop Pro for starters. Dreamweaver & Flash are awesome when it comes to doing flashy stuff. If you are a student at a college/university you could
get student discount (this will help save you alot).

[MeijerBranTM]

Eric Meyer on CSS: Mastering the Language of Web Design

my favorite book that i learned css through...

and for software be a real man, and start out doing what all of real originals did... it's the best program and always will be

*drumroll*
NOTEPAD!