Software Options for a Digital Portfolio

1.    HTML

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It’s used to create websites in a way that code tags have to be put in the text to apply a feature. So if you did <title>Digital Portfolio<title> then it would appear as the title on the page.

Random example links:

http://www.dgj.ch/news/index.en.html

http://www.jfh.com/index.html

Advantage: HTML is a reliable way to create a website because it’s supported and used nearly everywhere.

Disadvantage: The codes are difficult to memorize.

HTML is probably a good way of creating a webpage because the codes used are suited for even beginners and don’t need a paid software. But the downside is that learning all of the codes would be like learning a whole new language. Quite difficult.

2.     Dreamweaver

In basics, Dreamweaver is a software that allows you to make websites. It is easier to use than HTML, there is less coding and mostly a point and click thing.

Random example link: http://www.dmxzone.com/demo/Templates/SpaandWellnessShowcase/index.html

Advantage: Easy to use.

Disadvantage: The software is more limited in commands than HTML.

It will probably suit both users like me and more experienced ones. It is ideal to use.

3.     Wiki

A wiki is a web application where users view data which they can use for adding data to share with others and in collaboration with others.

http://www.wikipedia.org

http://www.wikidot.com

Advantage: Everyone can add information and edit it. This resource can be updated quickly. Information can be passed on from people all over the world that might know something about the topic.

Disadvantage: Since everyone is allowed to edit the data it may not be reliable.

In my opinion it isn't suitable for the making of a digital portfolio as a wiki is made for a different cause.