I am still fairly new at design work; for example, I have done some simple "emercial" type presentations using powerpoint with simple graphics, templates, etc. but I would like to bring myself into the 21st century with it. What are some decent programs that will not break the bank, or you do not have to be an analytical genius to FIGURE out. I am very sure that a lot of you know way more than I do, so I am listening........Dreamweaver is a popular web design program from www.dreamweaver.com You can buy it for $400
Front Page is a web design product from Microsoft. Not as powerful, but cheaper... I THINK.A much cheaper alternative might be Actual Drawing. Although, I don't know if it's the best option. But there's a free demo you can try out.If you plan on designing websites I suggest you start with the basics.

Learn HTML, CSS etc. And no, you don't have to be a genius for that

OFCOURSE there are tons of programs you can use, but if you have an understanding of the basics, it will be a lot easier when you start using those programs.

If you have the creativity and HTML/CSS knowledge, you can create some fine looking sites created only in Notepad!

That won't cost you a dime. Just time. Time to learn, and time to practise.WHAT I AM BASICALLY AFTER IS FOR THE LOCAL AREA; I HAVE CUSTOMERS THAT WOULD LIKE A SMALL FILE THAT CAN BE EMAILED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR THEIR PRODUCTS; I HAVE DONE SOME WELL RECEIVED PRESENTATIONS IN POWERPOINT '07, BUT I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THESE FILES TO "OPENED" AND VIEWED IF THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT HAVE POWERPOINT. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT I COULD CONVERT THEM TO THAT IS UNIVERSAL?? LIKE I SAY, I AM NEW AT THIS, I HAVE THE CREATIVE TALENT AND THE MARKETING SIDE OF THIS BUT AM SHORT ON THE TECHNICAL SIDEI think you can save powerpoint files as html. Give that a try. Quote from: michaewlewis on December 17, 2007, 09:58:13 AM

I think you can save powerpoint files as html. Give that a try.