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        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        vertical-align: middle;
        align-items: center;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        /* height: 50px; */
        background-color: #ccecff;
        color: #485c77;
        font-weight: 600;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
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    .bannerAdInnerContainer {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 10px 20px 5px;
    }

    .message {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding-bottom: 3px;
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    .secondLine {
        display: none;
    }

    .contentTitle {
        flex-direction: column;
        display: flex;
        margin: 0;
        text-align: center;
        color: #041D33 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0px;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        transition: ease-in-out 1s;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-family: 'Montserrat';
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    .contentsubTitle {
        display: flex;
        margin: 0;
        text-align: center;
        color: #485c77 !important;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        transition: ease-in-out 1s;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 10px;
        font-family: 'Montserrat';
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    .dark {
        color: #161616;
    }

    .highlight {
        background: #fad64a;
        color: #1d2a3b;
    }

    .brand {
        color: #196BDE;
        font-weight: 700;
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    .ctaContainer {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .cta {
        display: inline-block;
        background-color: #196CDF;
        border-color: #196CDF;
        color: #fff;
        border-radius: 2.56px;
        text-decoration: none;
        width: 120px;
        height: 30px;
        margin: 2px 0;
        text-align: center;
        text-decoration: none;
        opacity: initial;
        border: 0;
        transition: all .25s ease-in-out;
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    .cta:hover {
        color: #161616;
        box-shadow: 0px 2px 4px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 20%), 0px 4px 5px 0px rgb(0 0 0 / 14%), 0px 1px 10px 0px rgb(0 0 0 / 12%);
    }

    .cta>a {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        font-family: 'Montserrat';
        text-decoration: none;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        transition: all .25s ease-in-out;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .cta:hover>a {
        color: #161616;

    }

    .hMed {
        display: block;
    }

    @media (min-width: 992px) {
        .hideOnDesktop {
            display: none;
        }

        .bannerAdOuterContainer {
            width: 100%;
            height: 90px;
        }

        .bannerAdInnerContainer {
            flex-direction: row;
            padding: 10px 20px;
        }

        .message {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .contentTitle {
            display: block;
            font-size: 20px;
            line-height: 37px;
        }

        .contentsubitle {
            display: block;
            font-size: 10px;
            line-height: 15px;
        }

        .cta {
            height: 64px;
            width: 240px;
            margin: 0 0 0 30px;
        }

        .cta:hover {
            color: #161616;
            box-shadow: 0px 2px 4px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 20%), 0px 4px 5px 0px rgb(0 0 0 / 14%), 0px 1px 10px 0px rgb(0 0 0 / 12%);
        }

        .cta>a {
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .hMed {
            display: none;
        }
    }
</style>

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<p>Downloading the best Mac tools for web development will help you create and maintain your <a href="https://www.bluehost.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-make-a-website/" target="_blank">site</a>. This guide will give you an idea of the tools you can use for file management, web page development, and recommended browsers. Most of these programs are free&nbsp;but require downloading them to your computer.</p>

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<ul>
	<li><a href="#ftp">FTP (File Transfer Protocol)</a></li>
	<li><a href="#web-page">Web Page Development</a></li>
	<li><a href="#browser">Browser Suggestions</a></li>
	<li><a href="#summary">Summary</a></li>
</ul>

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<h2><a id="ftp" name="ftp"></a>FTP (File Transfer Protocol)</h2>

<p>For more information about FTP and the recommended FTP applications for Mac, please see <a href="https://www.bluehost.com/help/article/intro-to-ftp" target="_blank">What is FTP? An Introduction to File Transfer Protocol</a>.</p>

<h2><a id="web-page" name="web-page"></a>Web Page Development</h2>

<p>There are several free and low-cost web authoring suites available. Below are some Mac web development tools you can download:</p>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adobe Dreamweaver</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RapidWeave</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.everwebapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EverWeb</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://tumultco.com/hype/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tumult Hype</a></li>
</ul>

<h2><a id="browser" name="browser"></a>Browser Suggestions</h2>

<p>Below are recommended browsers you can use:</p>

<ul>
	<li><a href="http://www.google.com/chrome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chrome</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edge</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/fx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Firefox</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.apple.com/safari/download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Safari</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.opera.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Opera</a></li>
</ul>

<h2><a id="summary" name="summary"></a>Summary</h2>

<p>Whether you are looking for the best FTP client, web development, or web browser for Mac, this guide will help you find what you need to create and maintain your <a href="https://www.bluehost.com/websites" target="_blank">website</a>. Learn more about FTP and FTP client recommendations for effective file transfers. Several free or low-cost web development tools exist, such as Adobe Dreamweaver, EverWEb, and more. The best browsers you can use include Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Opera.</p>

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Best Mac Tools for Web Development

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Web Page Development

Browser Suggestions

Summary