I think I could have gotten by… for a while… but I knew that to use this Dreamweaver for all it was worth, I would need a Dreamweaver CS4 Tutorial.
When Adobe released the newest version of Dreamweaver, it once again set itself apart from the competition in every category. I had been using Dreamweaver 8 for almost 6 years. The one thing I like about this web editor is that it is both relevant for today, yet has a solid foundation for editing for years to come.
If you think about it, look how much the web has changed in the last 6 years. So much has changed in regard to CSS, HTML, flash, javascript, and how sites are programmed.
Using a Dreamweaver CS4 Tutorial will get you through the learning curve quickly and allow you to use the full range of what CS4 is capable of doing. I can guarantee that without a tutorial, you missing out on so much.
Personally, I used (and continue to refer back to) the Dreamweaver Made Simple online tutorials. This guy has been teaching DW for many years now, knows his stuff, and will walk you through from simple to complex.
Here are some of the modules he covers:
Module 1. Getting started with dreamweaver CS4
Module 2. How to layout your first page
Module 3. Create a multipage site using templates
Module 4. Advanced styling with CSS
Module 5. Utilities in Dreamweaver
Module 6. Uploading your website
Module 7. Quick reference guide and advanced topics
It’s about 30 videos through those seven modules.
Anyway, if you’ve purchased CS4, then take the time to learn to use the whole program. It’s a powerful piece of software, and there is a reason why Dreamweaver has been the #1 web editor for several years standing now.
I used to hate tutorials because I figured I could learn it on my own. My websites began to look like some basement-built site, and were quickly falling behind almost everything out there. You can do what you want, but not using a Dreamweaver CS4 Tutorial is like buying a house and only living in one room. Check out Dreamweaver Made Simple. I really think you’ll like what you see.