For starters, a couple recommendations:
- Don't rely on DW design view, code it and then test in a browser. Best method hands down.
- Don't use tables to construct a website framework, leave the tables for databases, pricing charts, etc.
- Though I hesitate to inform you, Photoshop does provide the ability to export a design that is sliced, into an tabless html format. Here's how:
- Select Save for Web
- Choose the optimized image type
- Click Save
- In the Save dialog window, change the Settings drop down menu to "Other..."
- This will give you Output Settings dialog window
- Under the Slices section, select "Generate CSS"
- Adjust other options to your choice
- Click OK
- Click Save
The pre-built Ps method is the easy way, and I am sure it will not be the cleanest code. The best solution is to start from scratch and plan out your layout. Do things in stages. For instance, segment the body into three divisions (divs), header, footer, content (middle). Then go back and start populating the sections.
If you need help with certain items like menus, formatting, etc. DO a quick search in the forums as many of your questions have probably been answered, and if not post em here
