I'm looking to create a basic website for a simple ARG story I have in mind. I'm aiming for a setup similar to the Welcome Home Restoration Project site. I don't need any crazy animations; I just want to play around with the layout and add hidden links within images, text, or gifs that lead to pages with audio, video, or text. The last time I tried something like this was about 12 years ago with Dreamweaver. Is there a newer standard I should be using now, or would reinstalling Dreamweaver be a good option?
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If you're considering modern tools, look into Carrd for simple one-page sites or Webflow for more intricate designs without needing to code. However, learning the basics of HTML and CSS using a platform like VS Code is pretty much the gold standard for creating custom elements, especially for ARGs. It gives you the control you need to make those hidden features work seamlessly!
You really don’t need anything fancy! Just stick with HTML and CSS for what you’re looking to do. The site you referenced is pretty much just static pages with some clever layout techniques for hidden links. Since you have some experience with Dreamweaver, you can easily use something like VS Code, which is free and widely used today. Dreamweaver still exists, but it feels outdated now. For your hidden links, you can just use transparent anchor tags over the elements you want to link from, maybe only 20 lines of CSS tops. If you want a super easy option, check out Neocities. It offers free hosting and a built-in editor that gives a nice old-school web vibe, perfect for an ARG aesthetic!
Thank you! I was worried about jumping into something far more advanced than what I need and getting overwhelmed.
Appreciate this! Thank you very much!