Website Templates for Dreamweaver 2021

[POTW]

We would like to find a company that designs website templates that can be edited in code and design view in Dreamweaver 2021 and also, that provides support for questions that we may have as we customize the template for our clients.

Would anyone have a company that they use to purchase website templates or know of one?

Thank you.

[BenPleysier]

I would discourage you from building a future based on Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver is next to being dead. There are plenty of other options that include low/no-code web development tools. For me, I have opted for Wappler.

Wappler is a low-code software that allows you to visually build responsive websites, mobile, and desktop apps without needing extensive coding knowledge. It offers a range of features, including:

• Visual Design Tools: Quickly build responsive page layouts using intuitive design tools.
• Server-side Logic Builder: Create complex workflows visually without coding.
• API Connector: Seamlessly connect to any API service and use the data in your project.
• E-commerce: Customize e-commerce stores from scratch.
• Version Control and Backups: Track changes and revert to previous versions if needed.
• Hosting Freedom: No vendor lock-ins, full control over your source code.

[POTW]

Hello Ben and thank you so much for your reply. I started my business in 2000 using DW and have upgraded as available. I am backed up on work and new sites to start and just didn't want to learn a new editor at this time. I will certainly check out Wappler though!

Appreciate your help.

[POTW]

Hello again Ben,

We have been considering our options and will take a serious look at Wappler and download to give it a try. Have you had experience with using a theme purchased from ThemeForest as mentioned by Lena and editing it in Wappler? The theme uses CSS...which unfortunately we haven't been working with since using Dreamweaver for 24 years.

It mentions on their site that Wappler has a "steep learning curve". I'm hoping that we can get up and going quickly since we have sites waiting to be designed! Thank you so much for your kind help.

[BenPleysier]

Hello again Ben,

Have you had experience with using a theme purchased from ThemeForest as mentioned by Lena and editing it in Wappler?

By @POTW

No, I have not. But it should not be a problem. If you give me a copy of the theme, then I will show you how to how to deal with it in Wappler. In fact, there is a whole Community that will help you.

You can also see some of my tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUjqTJN3byC_K9I50pU3CeUaFovpm7erh

[POTW]

Ben, that would be amazing and so helpful...we're feeling pretty stressed over this and your offer of help is so generous. How would I get the theme to you? The file is 43.4 MB...should I attach it to this conversation?

We'll also checkout your tutorials. Thanks you so much!!

[BenPleysier]

You could upload it to one of your sites and send me the link.  Notify me by email so that it stays private.

email: ben[at]pleysier.com.au

[Nancy OShea]

Use this forum's Private Messaging system. 

Click the user's avatar and hit MESSAGE button.

Private Messages are not in public view.

[Ben M]

Furthering about the comments on DW, something that renders in Design View, doesn't mean it will look the same online. Even if it renders in Live View, the website should still be tested online in various browsers to ensure maximum compatibility.

If you are looking to build templates for clients, it would be best to build on standards whether using frameworks like Bootstrap, or considering a templates for a CMS such as Wordpress.

[POTW]

Hello Ben and thank you so much for your reply. We will certainly keep your suggestions in mind as we go forward.

[L e n a]

Whether you're using DW or any other code editor or environment, a theme is still a template... The beauty of DW is that you can play with snippets by integrating in the UI the main components offered by the theme.

Here at the studio, we've been working with https://themeforest.net/category/site-templates for several years now, and to date we've had nothing but praise to offer. All of the service providers who supply this market are very responsive to our needs, even when there is a significant time difference, updates are frequent, and the support provided by the platform is unbeatable.

[POTW]

Thank you very much L e n a for the link to a company that you have been working with for a while. This is very helpful and we will check it out today. We used to work with I3D Themes/Lucky Marble and he ended his company a year or more ago. We are so hopeful to find a new company similar to his. Thank you again!

[L e n a]

I'm glad @POTW that you found this link useful, and I hope you'll find what you're looking for among the huge choice this marketplace has to offer.

The great thing about these templates is that whatever tool you use, it's still non-proprietary code, so if DW stops working, your site will still be functional no matter what tool you use, and what's more, the templates are regularly updated.

Just as this platform offers templates, you'll also find plugins that are highly functional and practical, and there's no point in reinventing the wheel... https://codecanyon.net/

The presentation side is also really interesting... https://graphicriver.net/

[Nancy OShea]

@L e n a makes a good point about proprietary DW features (templates, library items, etc...).

No other tools support them.  

It's easy to replace tools. But workflows are much harder to replace, especially when they're attached to a single tool.

[Nancy OShea]

Good luck with that. I think you'll have better success finding water in a desert.

Dreamweaver is no longer in active development and not a long-term solution for modern site owners.

If you need websites for clients, consider using WordPress. It's open-source and easy to use.

https://WordPress.org

Do a Google search for WordPress Themes. There are thousands of free & premium Themes available, and plenty of WP experts who can create custom WP Themes for you. 

Good luck.