You can save a lot of time later if you plan your design and layout before you begin working in Dreamweaver. You can simply create a mock-up drawing on paper of how you want the site layout to look and then follow it as you build your site; or you can create a composite drawing of your site using software such as Macromedia FreeHand or Macromedia Fireworks.

Maintaining consistency in your page layout and design helps to ensure a good user experience. The user should be able to click through the pages in your site without getting confused. If all the pages have a different look, or the navigation is in a different place on each page, it might frustrate the user. Make sure your site provides a consistent look for your user.