{"id":30789,"date":"2010-03-02T10:30:28","date_gmt":"2010-03-02T14:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/?page_id=30789"},"modified":"2013-04-11T13:55:16","modified_gmt":"2013-04-11T17:55:16","slug":"dreamweaver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/websites\/www\/non-wordpress\/start\/dreamweaver\/","title":{"rendered":"Dreamweaver"},"content":{"rendered":"

About<\/h3>\n

Adobe Dreamweaver<\/a> is a powerful software program used to design, create, and update non-WordPress websites. It is required to create or make non-content-related updates (e.g., navigation, layout) to a non-WordPress website. Dreamweaver uses FTP to connect and upload files<\/a> to your non-WordPress website.<\/p>\n

Usage<\/h3>\n

Dreamweaver is typically used with Adobe Contribute to setup and maintain a non-WordPress website:<\/p>\n

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  1. The website is created using Dreamweaver.<\/li>\n
  2. Content updates are made using Contribute.<\/li>\n
  3. Changes to layout, navigation, and appearance are made using Dreamweaver.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Although Dreamweaver is a powerful web design program, it has a steep learning curve and high license cost. In addition, all Contribute and Dreamweaver users for a single website must use the same software version (e.g., CS3 or CS4) to avoid compatibility issues. As a result, BU departments are increasingly migrating their Dreamweaver\/Contribute-based websites to WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Comparison with WordPress<\/h3>\n

    WordPress<\/a> has many advantages over Dreamweaver, including:<\/p>\n

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    1. It’s free — no software purchase is required.<\/li>\n
    2. Ease of use.<\/li>\n
    3. Drag-and-drop navigation.<\/li>\n
    4. Streamlined file management.<\/li>\n
    5. Built-in user management.<\/li>\n
    6. Access controls.<\/li>\n
    7. A catalog of existing designs.<\/li>\n
    8. Built-in news and calendar tools.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      To learn more about WordPress or request that your site be migrated to WordPress, see our\u00a0WordPress Overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Purchasing<\/h3>\n

      Departments can purchase licenses for Adobe Dreamweaver<\/a> at a discount through the IT Help Center. Note:<\/strong> discounted licenses must be purchased using an approved requisition<\/a> and are only available to official University departments and offices.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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