Word processing and spreadsheets were the first blockbuster applications for home computers when computers began to spread to millions of homes. Then there were Internet browsers that surprised everyone. So what are the categories and hot products now? There are more products available to the home buyer now than ever before, and many of them are so amazing. In fact, if I really wanted to, I could have made one of the top 100. The list is not exhaustive or scientific, but the products listed here are definitely excellent! If you have a computer at home, take a look at these products! I went through many, many different products and product categories to find the best software programs for website designers, so without further ado:

Adobe Dreamweaver 8 –

If you want to produce intricate websites with e-commerce features like shopping carts, real-time database interaction, website drop-down menus, and built-in multimedia, Dreamweaver is the optimal (albeit expensive) choice of web authoring tools for Windows and Mac users. Adobe Dreamweaver 8 is a favorite of the professional web design community for its powerful features, including powerful support for Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and all major scripting languages. Critical Reviews agrees that while installation is very simple and the user interface is so well organized that it gives an illusion of ease, Dreamweaver is anything but easy. It is a heavy duty software developed for the most sophisticated web design and editing user. Ideal for professionals, but not recommended for beginners! I consider myself to be quite technically inclined and while I love Dreamweaver and wish I could use it, it is next to impossible for me! Before you spend hundreds, be sure to check yourself at the door, swallow your pride, and take the test!

Coffee cup software –

Reviews say that CoffeeCup 2006 is a proficient choice in website software for the everyday home or small business user. It is best for those looking for a much less expensive and intimidating product that will still produce impressive results. You don’t need a $ 400 program like Dreamweaver just to design simple and effective websites. CoffeeCup is easy to learn, with an excellent tutorial to suit beginners. Coffee Cup lacks advanced e-commerce features, making it best for simple home or business websites. You will still need a domain name and a web host to publish your website.

Adobe Illustrator CS3 –

With Adobe Illustrator CS3, the user can design illustrations for just about anything. Illustrator CS3 was designed with state-of-the-art drawing tools, color tools, and type controls that help the user create and experiment with new ideas. Easy-to-use options allow less time to be spent on each project, which in turn improves performance and work. Adobe has integrated Illustrator to be compatible with other Adobe programs.

UltraEdit 14 Text Editor –

UltraEdit is the perfect text, HTML and HEX editor, and an advanced PHP, Perl, Java and JavaScript editor for developers. Industry award winning UltraEdit supports disk-based (standard) 64-bit file handling on 32-bit Windows platforms (Windows 2000 and later). Powerful text editor, HEX, HTML, PHP and programmer. Suitable for general text editing, programmers, web designers, binary editing, email, and all your editing needs.

SmartFTP –

SmartFTP is an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client that allows you to transfer files between your local computer and a server on the Internet. With its many basic and advanced features, SmartFTP also offers secure, reliable and efficient transfers that make it a powerful tool.

Web study 4.0 –

Now includes drag-and-drop PayPal shopping carts, Vista and Internet Explorer 7.0 support, flash slideshows, and text effects. Web Studio is easy-to-use web design software that enables anyone to produce professional-looking web pages in just minutes. With web studio’s drag-and-drop interface, WYSIWYG layout, and easy-to-use features, creating a website is easy and exciting. And Web Studio’s fully integrated site hosting makes publishing a breeze. Free website hosting is also available to help you preview your work online! Whether you need a business website or personal web pages, Web Studio is the web design software of choice.

Of course, there are many other software programs, but these were the ones that got the highest ratings for text editing, web design, logo editing, and ftp. One of the best sites you can check for more information on these and other programs available for the new designer or advanced designer is CNET. Good luck finding the best program that meets all of your needs.