The internet is one of the most important aspects of our lives today. We can find information about anything we want, connect with people from across the world, and even get a new job. But what about when you want to create something online?
There are millions of websites online today, and to keep up with them, you need to know how to make your own website. Luckily, there are many different tools available to help you get started.
In this blog post, we’ll be going over some of the best web design tools for beginners. This list includes both free and paid options so that everyone can find something that works for them.
Best Web Design Tools
Keep reading to learn more about the best website designing tools that made this list, which include:
- Dreamweaver
- Nova
- Photoshop
- Google Web Designer
- Firefox Developer
1. Dreamweaver
Adobe Dreamweaver is a commercial application for web development that’s available for the Mac and Windows operating systems. This website design tool is featured-packed with a suite of tools and options that include: syntax highlighting and very smart Code Hinting, a built-in FTP client, project management and workflow options that make teamwork effortless, and Live View – which shows you a preview of your source code. Dreamweaver tightly integrates with other popular Adobe products such as Photoshop, allowing you to share Smart Objects for quick and easy updating and editing of graphics components.
2. Nova
Nova is a new and improved version of Panic, a web development application for the Mac OS X operating system. This web designing tool seeks to reduce the amount of applications (such as an FTP client, CSS editor, a version control system, etc.) you need to develop websites and to improve your team’s workflow. Nova’s one-window web development philosophy uses a tabbed interface for text editing, file transfers, SVN, CSS, and even “Books” which embeds web books that are searchable (it comes with The Web Programmer’s Desk Reference but you can add your own).
3. Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a very popular commercial graphics editor available for the Mac and Windows operating system. Created for professional photographers and designers, it is the ideal application for manipulating images and creating web graphics. Photoshop has all the necessary tools and options you need such as: Filters – which automatically adds effects to your image or a selected section of your image, extensibility and automation with Brushes, Actions and Scripting, and workflow enhancement features like Layer Comps and the Revert option.
4. Google Web Designer
Google Web Designer is a free webpage designing tool that makes creating interactive and engaging HTML5-based designs easy. Even better, the tool ensures your designs (and motion graphics) will run and display on any device, from desktops to smartphones. You can also edit HTML, CSS, and JavaScript directly with Google Web Designer.
5. Firefox Developer
Firefox Developer Edition is a version of Firefox specifically for web developers. As a developer, you have access to all their DevTools. This webpage design tool’s many features include: Analyzing and debugging, building and designing with CSS Grid, HTML inspector, style editor among many other tools to provide the greatest assistance with your web development needs.
Notable mentions
Here are other tools that were voted as some of the best webpage design tools that are worth a quick mention.
- Adobe Flash
- Web Developer (Firefox extension)
- Aptana
- Paper and pen/pencil (for paper prototyping/sketching).
- Notepad++
- GIMP
best professional web design software
1. WordPress
Source: WordPress
WordPress powers 40% of websites around the world, and no wonder. This web builder offers thousands of pre-made themes and a high level of customization (thanks to its functionality and 50,000+ plugins), making it a perfect choice when building a website to fit your brand. WordPress also has an excellent content management system (CMS). It’s easy and straightforward to publish content in the blink of an eye. And word has it that it’s the best CMS for SEO.
WordPress offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $4/month.
2. Webflow
Source: Webflow
Webflow is an all-in-one responsive web design tool that folds a CMS, managed web hosting, and free SSL certificate all in one no-code platform. Build interactions and animations into your website, drag-and-drop unstyled HTML elements. Or make use of pre-built elements like sliders, tabs, and background videos. The tool features a master component library of core layouts, components, and patterns. Plus, Webflow gives you the ability to prototype and export code to hand off to developers if you don’t want to launch a site on its native subdomain.
Webflow starts free, with plans going up from $12/month on an annual basis.
3. Wix
Source: Wix
Wix is a user-friendly web design software for complete beginners. Don’t know where to start? Choose from over 800 templates or answer a few questions from Wix Artificial Design Intelligence (ADI). ADI will automatically build a website based on your responses. To customize it, drag and drop elements on the screen and edit as you see fit.
Wix offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.50/month.
Additional options of a drag-and-drop website builder include Boxmode and Webwave.
4. Statamic
Say hello to Statamic, the CMS of the future. Built by developers for developers, this laravel-based and open-sourced CMS handles everything without any plugins. And by everything, we mean everything. Custom fields, navigation builder, search, you name it. Compared to other CMS, it’s easy to customize Statamic from the frontend. Its flat-file mode reduces complexity and makes maintenance a piece of cake. This is one cool web builder.
It’s free to use Statamic. Paid plans start at $259/site with an additional $59 for updates (free for the first year).
5. Ghost
Source: Ali Abdaal
Ghost is a simple professional publishing platform. In addition to the blogging tool’s standard features, Ghost also offers built-in memberships and email newsletters. Other great features include the minimalistic and powerful editor, site speed, and user-friendly and lightweight CMS. If you want to set up a membership website with zero hassle, look no further!
Ghost offers a 14-day free trial, with plans going up from $29/month when billed annually.
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