This doesn't just apply to Modwest I know, but perhaps it is a good forum for discussing the formation and construction of the sites that you host here at Modwest. So many options these days, I know I could use another opinion.
http://winscp.net
"WinSCP is an open source SFTP client and FTP client for Windows. Its main function is the secure file transfer between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this, WinSCP offers basic file manager functionality. It uses Secure Shell (SSH) and supports, in addition to Secure FTP, also legacy SCP protocol."...
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"WinSCP is an open source SFTP client and FTP client for Windows. Its main function is the secure file transfer between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this, WinSCP offers basic file manager functionality. It uses Secure Shell (SSH) and supports, in addition to Secure FTP, also legacy SCP protocol." [show less]
Flash is a great tool for building interactive and dynamic websites. Also great for photo galleries because it makes it just a tad bit harder to steal your images.
Fireworks uses slicing techniques to turn your flat pages you make into working sites. Though I know a few people prefer dreamweaver for this, fireworks does come in handy.
I use Drupal for the website I manage. I'm focused more on the administration side and can allow the user community to focus on content and communication.
It helps to be familiar with html, css, and php. I use Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop for editing of code and images.
on January 9th, 2009. 56 members have voted on one or more of the 37 answers.
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If you could use another option when there are so many then the possibility exists that the option you really need isn't yet available ;)
Maybe a similar list segregating Free/Open Source, vs. paid software? E.g. I'm looking for a WYSIWYG CSS editor.