Integrating existing web pages into iWeb
I have a small business and I have been using Yahoo SiteBuilder to create and maintain my website on my PC. However, they don't currently have a Mac version (they say they are working on it) and so I presume I will need to import my existing website files into iWeb. Can I expect this to be a smooth transition? Is it even possible? If so, any tips?
If it's not possible to integrate my exiting site files into iWeb, what are my options without having to totally redo my site? I am a beginner at web pages - which is why I used SiteBuilder (and a template) in the first place. Nor do I want to spend big $$ to buy a web designing program right now, so I'm really hoping iWeb will work.
I still want to keep using Yahoo hosting for my domain - I can do that right?
Thanks!
If it's not possible to integrate my exiting site files into iWeb, what are my options without having to totally redo my site? I am a beginner at web pages - which is why I used SiteBuilder (and a template) in the first place. Nor do I want to spend big $$ to buy a web designing program right now, so I'm really hoping iWeb will work.
I still want to keep using Yahoo hosting for my domain - I can do that right?
Thanks!
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I tried to download one web designer that was supposed to be "easy," NVu, imported my website files, and they are all messed up.
I still have no idea what to do and I'd love any suggestions! Is my best or only bet to use bootcamp or parallels and just keep using SiteBuilder? I have an intel-based Macbook, and Microsoft says that Virtual PC won't work on the intel-based ones.
I found out later that iweb will only support .mac addresses. So, I can't go that route unless I build from scratch because all of my promotional items have my .com address on it.
I tried to download one web designer that was supposed to be "easy," NVu, imported my website files, and they are all messed up.
I still have no idea what to do and I'd love any suggestions! Is my best or only bet to use bootcamp or parallels and just keep using SiteBuilder? I have an intel-based Macbook, and Microsoft says that Virtual PC won't work on the intel-based ones.
iWeb will support any web address, although I still probably wouldn't use it unless your really just making a quick site to show your family. That's what it's made for.
BEYOND FRUSTRATED.
http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/webhosting/create/
tells us, you can use ANY webcreator & ftp upload app to create & maintain a site at yahoos small business platform ... no need to use the MS only software.. ok, using other tools you miss the yahoo-exclsuive templates ...
so, imho, you have two options:
* get a "pro" website creator/maintance tool, which allows import of existing websites => $$$, Dreamweaver, GoLive et al ...
or have a look at
Contribute
http://www.adobe.com/products/contribute/
which is a tool esp. made to maintain existing (=made with other tools) websites...
* or, create a new website, using iWeb
or Rapidweaver
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macos...pidweaver.html
or Sandvox
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macos...s/sandvox.html
and upload to yahoo webspace, following advice given in the Help section, mentioned above...