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The Top Four Web Editor Programs Compared

Web editors are programs that allow you to build a website without the need for advanced coding, PHP or HTML knowledge. It uses drag and drop technology and WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) formatting to make designing, editing and uploading a web site fast and easy. With the use of these programs even the novice web site owner can build and maintain their site with ease. But not all web editor programs are created equally so you need to shop around and evaluate each one carefully before choosing. For consideration, the top four highly rated web editing software programs overall include Komodo Edit, HTML-Kit, Dreamweaver and XSitePro.

Please note that the following comparison really is just about web-editors. If you are a programmer/coder and you are looking for a nice solution that has code-syntax highlighting and things like that i would suggest to subscribe to my RSS Feed, as I am going to publish a post about “Coding Editors” as well.
However lets get into the web-editor programs now

How to Compare Web Editor Programs

Make sure you look at all your needs in web editing software before making a determination. The most common parts to look at are price, usability, features and technical support. Consider the following factors before determining the web editor that will suit your needs best:

• Price: Free and paid web editor programs are available. However, with these types of programs you often get what you pay for. There are some free programs available that have some great features but for the fullest range available, the paid ones will be your best bet.

• Usability: A web editor should make the process of designing and building a website easy. If it takes a long time to learn the software, though, it defeats the purpose. Make sure the program is user friendly.

• Features: Depending on your needs, you may want various features. Advanced users may want to do more complicated things on their website. Having a web editor to facilitate that is important. Make sure you have all the features you need all in one editing program.

• Technical Support: Whether you have a technical issue or need assistance with using the program, you want to have convenient and fast access to assistance. Make sure the technical support that is offered will suit your potential needs.

Free Web Editor Programs

The top three web editor programs get good reviews from users as well as independent rating sites. If you are looking for free web editors, the following are recommended:

• Komodo Edit: This is an open source program that consistently gets high reviews. Located at http://www.activestate.com/komodo_edit/, this web editor supports HTML, PHP, XML, JavaScript, CSS and more. It is easy to use and ideal for both novice users and professional developers who work on a smaller scale. Technical support is available via email with a fairly fast response time. However, there are also several self help systems for support as well including help files and community forums.

• HTML-Kit: Found for free at http://www.chami.com/html-kit, this also has an upgrade feature at a small fee. However, the free version is sufficient for most beginner web designers, home users and expert coders wanting to save some time with common tasks. This is a very easy to use program with little to no learning curve. It works with most of the top programming languages and you can view your finished product in real time or alter the code manually where necessary. Technical support relies almost entirely on customer support forums and FAQ files. So, if advanced assistance is needed, you will have a harder time getting it.

Paid Web Editor Programs

The top paid web editors available that are highest rated includes the following. Please make sure to check their websites for current pricing and any applicable specials:

• Dreamweaver: Found at http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/. Dreamweaver is available from $399 and also has a free trial period. This is the best advanced web editor available. It is easy to use for those who are familiar with web editors and who are familiar with coding. However, beginner users may find the software a bit too difficult to learn quickly. It is a secure program and easy to install. As you create your design you can see the finished product in real time as well as tweak the code manually when you wish to. There are many advanced features for more complex websites which makes this ideal for power coders. Technical support is available for 90 days after purchase then paid support is available to speak with a live operator. There are community forums and tutorials available for self help when needed.

• XSitePro: Found on the Internet at http://www.xsitepro.com/, this full scale web editor is available for $197.00 with a 30 day money back guarantee. It is easy to use, includes hundreds of pre made templates and has an interactive, easy to use interface. It has word processing features for text editing and available tools to assist with integrating code and SEO functions. There is technical support available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as well as tutorials and user forums to assist.

Recommendations

HTML-Kit is recommended for anyone who needs a free web editing software choice; however, there are certain limitations in regards to technical support and full range of features. With XSitePro, though, you can have an abundance of tools at your disposal, great customer support and an easy to use program ideal for both novice and expert users all at a low price. For overall usability and value, XSitePro is the most highly recommended of the top four web editing programs available on the market today.

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