Difference between Wordpress & Dreamweaver

Hi

Trying to find what the differences are between WordPress and Dreamweaver. I had a class learning Dreamweaver and got along okay with it. Was thinking about WordPress and how hard it is to use and learn. I do not know anything about WordPress except that it is open source.

Thanks, Doug

Dreamweaver allows you to build custom websites in plain old HTML/CSS. Wordpress is a Content Management System, which means you will make "posts" (similar to how you posted here) to appear on your website. For a dynamic website, a CMS is a must. However, there is a learning curve involved since you will need to make themes/templates to work with the Wordpress CMS.

CMS systems have many advantages over regular HTML/CSS coding in that they make it easier to post content and add pages to your site, allow you to create a very dynamic site (such as allowing users to contribute content/images/videos), addons, commenting system, user registration/login, etc.

You could even go one step more and create your own CMS system. But that would require alot of knowledge in PHP and databases.

Also, here is a list of Features for Wordpress: http://wordpress.org/about/features/

Hi

Thanks for the reply. From what I read on the links I think I will be better off with Dreamweaver. I have a fair handel with HTML and CSS.

Thanks, Doug

In shorter terms Dreamweaver is a website development tool while Wordpress is a website you can setup and post your own content/material and let people interact with it.