If you're looking for the perfect software for doing Web design on your Macintosh, then look no further. These software titles will provide you with everything you need to build a fully-functional multi-media Web site.
1. Dreamweaver
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As a Web designer it's important to have good software to build your Web pages. Yes, it's possible to build Web pages in Notepad and other free software, but if you want to look professional, use Dreamweaver.
2. Photoshop
Along with Dreamweaver, it's key that you have a good graphics manipulation package. Photoshop is somewhat expensive, but it gives you the power and tools you need to do nearly anything you want with a Web image.
3. Illustrator
You may think you can do everything you need to do for your Web pages with Adobe Photoshop, but if you want to have crisp logos and well designed vector graphics (like for Flash) then you need a vector illustrating program. Illustrator is one of the best on the market.4. Flash
Flash is appearing everywhere on the Web these days, and while you can make SWF files with many different programs, the one that gives you the most flexibility and power is the orginal - Flash.5. Final Cut Pro
The problem with most Flash movies, however, is that they look like, well, Flash movies. If you plan to have video on your site you should invest in a decent video program.6. Roxio Toast
One of the things that many Web developers forget is how they will show their sample designs to their customers. One way is to burn them to a CD or DVD, and this software works really well for creating professional CDs of your work.7. iWork
In order to write proposals, invoices, and documentation, you need a decent word processor and spreadsheet. Yes, some design firms insist on doing this all with their Web design program, but this is actually less professional as it's an improper use of the tools. iWork gives you a spreadsheet, word processor, and presentation software.8. Acrobat
Web pages are not just HTML and Flash, they are also PDF. And if you have Adobe Acrobat you can create PDFs from nearly anything.9. Contribute
Once you've finished designing a site for your client, you'll need to have a way to allow them to edit it themselves, so you're not trapped fixing typos and correcting broken links forever. Contribute allows you to create designs that won't be broken by your clients.10. ColdFusion
If you're going to host your designs on your own server, then you want some type of scripting tool. ColdFusion integrates seamlessly with Dreamweaver and Contribute leaving you more time to design.