Using Frontpage - Microsoft's Web Hosting Software

Contributed by Gloria Greer

Using Microsoft's web hosting software, Frontpage

Many web developers are choosing to use Microsoft's web hosting software, Frontpage. It is a very easy to follow program that makes designing a web page very simple. Frontpage is excellent for the new and inexperienced developer because it offers the user the chance to build a web page with a wizard that guides you through the entire process.

Web hosting software like Frontpage can also be a useful tool for the experienced developer because it also utilizes some of the best in web page developing technology. Frontpage lets you use applets and java script in your web site while it also takes advantage of Windows' clip art and other features. You can also incorporate interactive websites with plain text sites easily and smoothly.

Web hosting made easy with Frontpage

Websites that are created using frontpage can be uploaded to any server on the market, including UNIX servers. The program also offers support to FTP protocols and WebDav servers as well. This certainly makes it easier to get your web page on the market. I know that many people are slowly turning away from many Windows and Microsoft products, however, this product is not one of the ones being rejected.

Because Frontpage can easily be integrated to almost any server, it makes it one of the few programs that more than pays for itself. It is also a part of the downloads program that Microsoft offers on the internet for quick upgrades and bug fixes. If you are a constant patron of Windows programs, you likely already have a Frontpage program on your system. Some Microsoft programs like Windows, Office, and MS Works come with a version of Frontpage included.

Since Frontpage's easy interface and design wizards guide you through the whole process of creating a website, you don't have to know any more about web building other than how to read.

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