Straightforwardly practical, with speed as the byword, this hands-on guide focuses on the best practices for constructing both interactive and static Web sites using Dreamweaver 8.

"Using the Flash IDE to build Flash animations and applications"--Cover.

Annotation This title has a solid mix of in-depth explanation of Dreamweaver X features and real-world tips and tricks to make Dreamweaver work. Includes detailed explanations, real-world tips, and useful tutorials on all Dreamweaver functions.

*Supports the new version of Dreamweaver; a huge potential market—over 3 million users worldwide *Unique within that market: purely based on web design (and not server-side functionality) teaching professional techniques *Task–based approach makes learning quick and easy

If you're thinking about creating or maintaining Web sites, you're likely to turn to Dreamweaver, the de facto software tool of choice for Web design today. What could be a chore, however, becomes a fun and fascinating challenge with this comprehensive yet clever guide. Author Geoff Blake turns a technical topic into an entertaining one by using conversational language, plenty of humor, facts, and tips to make Dreamweaver accessible to everyone. Behind all the jokes, however, is a wealth of information: After showing how Dreamweaver fits into the overall Web design puzzle, Geoff quickly gets down to building a basic Web site, by teaching good, 21st century work habits and providing step-by-step instructions for building pages from the very beginning with CSS styles and library items. With that knowledge under your belt, you’ll be ready to tackle the advanced functionality (including behaviors, multimedia, and templates).

Build a dynamic, high-impact Web site with the remarkable power of Dreamweaver 8 and the latest version of this top-selling guide from well-known Dreamweaver guru Joseph Lowery. Packed with hands-on instruction and step-by-step tutorials, this comprehensive manual starts you on the basics of Web design and moves to advanced techniques in no time. From quick design prototyping to ongoing Web site management—plus a special focus on Dreamweaver 8's new features for CSS, Flash video, code development, and more - this professional guide is a must for Web masters and developers. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Dreamweaver 8 Create dynamic Web pages using Cascading Style Sheets Punch up your page with progressive or streaming video Build interactive forms and client-side image maps Insert, delete, and update data in your Web pages Improve your HTML coding with the new Coding toolbar Integrate with Photoshop(r), Flash(r), Fireworks(r), ColdFusion(r), and other apps Use templates and the Library to unify and update your pages Extend Dreamweaver's power by creating your own custom tags and behaviors Bonus CD-ROM The value-packed CD-ROM includes Dreamweaver 8 tryout edition and exclusive interactive on-screen tutorials! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Covering the latest version of this state-of-the-art Web design tool, this step-by-step guide shows beginning to intermediate users how to create and maintain striking Web sites with Dreamweaver. Readers will learn to use all the components, including the visual layout tools, application development features, and code editing capabilities. The clearly defined chapters work equally well for readers who prefer to learn sequentially in a tutorial fashion, or for those who need a quick reference to a specific task or feature. Previous editions sold nearly 40,000 copies Dreamweaver continues to reign as the dominant Web page creation tool in the industry, with millions of users worldwide Covers other Macromedia applications, including Flash, Fireworks, and Contribute