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pixelpyro · 15-09-2004, 13:02

Hi Guys,

I recently created a site for a client using XHTML and CSS not a table in sight. The pages are XHTML 1.0 Transitional and validate without errors.

The issue I have is that the client now wants to update elements of the pages (copy and some photos) but doesn't want me to do it. They want to be able to update the site themselves whenever they require. I don't have a problem with this but am very concerned about the pages being littered with bad code and generally undoing my work (not to mention the impact it has when you try to use it as a portfolio piece for standards/valid code).

They are familiar with Dreamweaver (not 100% sure what version but could get them to upgrade to the latest version if required) - So does the latest version of Dreamweaver support CSS layouts correctly and will it work as an editor for this situation. They will require some sort of WYSIWYG editor and my understanding is that Dreamweaver supports CSS much better now (never actually used it)

Or, is the new Contribute a possible solution? Again I believe it has the same CSS rendering and support taken from Dreamweaver MX 2004.

Any pointers would be great - thanks

15-09-2004, 13:02	#1 (permalink)
pixelpyro Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 649	Client editing XHTML/CSS site Hi Guys, I recently created a site for a client using XHTML and CSS not a table in sight. The pages are XHTML 1.0 Transitional and validate without errors. The issue I have is that the client now wants to update elements of the pages (copy and some photos) but doesn't want me to do it. They want to be able to update the site themselves whenever they require. I don't have a problem with this but am very concerned about the pages being littered with bad code and generally undoing my work (not to mention the impact it has when you try to use it as a portfolio piece for standards/valid code). They are familiar with Dreamweaver (not 100% sure what version but could get them to upgrade to the latest version if required) - So does the latest version of Dreamweaver support CSS layouts correctly and will it work as an editor for this situation. They will require some sort of WYSIWYG editor and my understanding is that Dreamweaver supports CSS much better now (never actually used it) Or, is the new Contribute a possible solution? Again I believe it has the same CSS rendering and support taken from Dreamweaver MX 2004. Any pointers would be great - thanks __________________ feel the heat.