Handling images and text in Dreamweaver doesn't seem to be that much different than handling them in hand-coding. I think the most difficult part is going to be remembering where all of the tools and buttons are located within the interface. I like that Dreamweaver will give me more control over what my text looks like, and I was pretty excited to read about creating a thumbnail gallery and linking those images to larger versions. I guess that's not revolutionary or anything, but I had never thought of it! One important thing that I'll need to remember is that formatting images directly in Dreamweaver isn't always the best idea. Re-sizing right in the program affects image quality, which is never a good thing! I guess this is no different from editing images when I was working on my personal page, but it'll be a bit tempting to just do quick edits right in Dreamweaver.
The reading about coming up with a design plan had some good advice. I think asking about both client and user goals is an excellent idea, because undoubtedly they will be different. Asking about the organization's goals is a really good idea as well, because this determines a lot about the site's content and functionality. Also, it's going to be really important to try to balance the client's needs with the user's, so having a good idea what each truly expects will be essential in the design process.
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