I recently stumbled on a a web design program called NVU (meaning New View). It is a free, web design program that has a lot of great features. I enjoy its easy functionality and simple design.
To make a site in it, your layout is going to be made up of tables that layer on each other. Tables are basically div elements for your content like a header, content, sidebar, footer, etc. So, in this video, I basically explain a simple way to make a design. NVU is basically a stripped down Dreamweaver. But, the best part about it is the built-in FTP client to upload site files. I will be explaining it in a future video.
Good Luck and Have Fun With it,
Ethan
Kompozer has now replaced NVU as the more up to date web design program. Have a look.
Good piece.