If you're just starting out building a Web page, it can be helpful to have an editor that is WYSIWYG or that explains the HTML to you.
I have reviewed nearly 60 different HTML editors for Macintosh (criteria). The following are the 10 best Web editors for beginners, in order.
Each editor below will have a score, star rating, and a link to a more detailed review. All reviews were completed between September and November 2009. This list was compiled on November 23, 2009.
1. SeaMonkey
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SeaMonkey is a WYSIWYG and text editor for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux/UNIX best suited to Newcomers to Web Design. It costs $0.00.
Rating
3 Stars
Score: 119 / 45%
2. skEdit
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skEdit is a text editor for Macintosh best suited to Newcomers to Web Design. It costs $34.95. There is a free trial.
Rating
3 Stars
Score: 99 / 37%
3. Rapidweaver
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Rapidweaver is a editor for Macintosh best suited to Newcomers to Web Design and Children. It costs $79.00. There is a free trial.
Rating
3 Stars
Score: 80.75 / 30%
4. Jalbum
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Jalbum is a WYSIWYG editor for Windows Macintosh Linux/UNIX best suited to Newcomers to Web Design and Children. It costs $0.00.
Rating
2 Stars
Score: 69 / 26%
5. ShutterBug
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ShutterBug is a WYSIWYG editor for Macintosh best suited to Newcomers to Web Design and Children. It costs $37.00.
Rating
2 Stars
Score: 60.5 / 23%
6. 350 Pages Free
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350 Pages Free is a WYSIWYG editor for Windows Macintosh Linux/UNIX best suited to Newcomers to Web Design. It costs $0.00.
Rating
2 Stars
Score: 53 / 20%
7. TextEdit
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TextEdit is a text editor for Macintosh best suited to Newcomers to Web Design. It costs $0.00.
Rating
2 Stars
Score: 43 / 16%
8. Radio UserLand
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Radio UserLand is a WYSIWYG editor for Windows Macintosh best suited to Newcomers to Web Design and Children. It costs $39.95. There is a free trial.
Rating
2 Stars
Score: 39 / 15%
9. 350 Pages Lite
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350 Pages Lite is a WYSIWYG editor for Windows Macintosh Linux/UNIX best suited to Newcomers to Web Design. It costs $39.99.
Rating
2 Stars
Score: 28 / 11%
10. Create
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Create is a WYSIWYG editor for Macintosh best suited to Newcomers to Web Design and Children. It costs $149.00. There is a free trial.
Rating
1 Stars
Score: 26 / 10%
