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As a first time buyer, I believe you would be better advised to purchase Xara Xtreme 5.
Xtreme 5 encorporates all of Xara Web Designer features PLUS everything that Xara Xtreme has to offer by way of vector drawing tools, animation (gif and flash) and web graphics.

Web Designer or Xtreme are not HTML editors, they export to HTML.

The HTML (source code) is 100% validated, but not designed to be edited, though it's not impossible.

The Show Us Your Sites thread showcases many user created websites ranging from the first time user to some very professional looking results.

There is no obligation to advertise Xara Web Designer or Xara Xtreme on sites created using their software.