Website creation software

[Toonman]

Can anyone advise on the best software for website creation.  I am a complete noob to website creation.  I have a new 1&1 account and I am staring at the page wondering what to do next.  My website does not have to come on live for 3 months.  Probably should employ a pro' but don't have much money.

Web site needs to be simple with picture of items nothing fancy required.

Need something simple for a simple person    My wife not me! 

I will be installing Peppermint three on a Toshiba Equium laptop with 2gb ram 80gb hard drive (yeh, cutting edge stuff!)

Thanks in advance.

[Mark Greaves (PCNetSpec)]

You may want to check this topic:
http://linuxforums.org.uk/index.php?topic=9421.0

Then check if your 1&1 account supports hosting Wordpress websites

[Toonman]

Thanks for the link Mark.

Allegedly it supports Wordpress via htp and ssh.

[Mark Greaves (PCNetSpec)]

Well then, for your own sake .. use Wordpress .. most of the work is done for you by whatever theme you choose .. the rest is just a bit of editing in an easy to use interface in your browser

I have no doubt others will tell you something similar

[Toonman]

How do I get Wordpress?  I can't find it in Linux software database.

Ok found it. 

downloading tar now.

[Mark Greaves (PCNetSpec)]

Wordpress runs on the web host (not your local PC).. so you'll need to find out from 1&1 how to set it up on their host.

They probably have a tutorial though .. or may set it up for you .. best ask them, or search their website.

[Toonman]

OK, thanks.

[Mark Greaves (PCNetSpec)]

Manual instructions for installing Wordpress on 1&1 here:
http://faq.oneandone.co.uk/scripting/php/23.html

and see here too:
http://antbag.com/how-to-install-wordpress-with-1-and-1-hosting/

But check to see if 1&1 have a "one click" wordpess installation routine .. 123-reg do, so you never know

Or phone them and ask.

[Toonman]

Thanks.  You replied quicker than 1 & 1 support team!   

[Mark Greaves (PCNetSpec)]

Heh .. ask em if they need me to provide support for them .. for a fee of course

[Markems0]

I did my site with wordpress at Mark's recomendation, it's a doddle and I do not understand web sites