I need some basics on building a website

Whats up guys,

I just started a business and i'm eager to setup a website for it, I tried to hire someone to do it but the cost people charge are too much for me. So like every wise man I decided I would try to learn how to do it myself.

First I'll be buying a domain name. I'm thinking from Godaddy.com because its only around $9 a year for the domain name and $6 a month for this hosting service that they provide: Deluxe: 50,000 MB Disk Space, 500,000 MB Data Transfer, 1000 Email Accounts, Unlimited Forwarding accounts, 25 MySQL Databases, SQL Server 2000

They also offer this for $4.50 a month:
Build your Web site online, in minutes with WebSite Tonight®!
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Here is a link to a sample site that was designed with Website Tonight®!
http://www.bootcamphockey.com/
and another one http://delellisdevelopment.com/Home.html

Now i'm wondering whether I should purchase the rights to use Website Tonight®! and build the site with it OR build the site with different programs that I hope someone here can recommend.

Any advice or suggestion is humbly welcomed

Max

 

There is also http://1and1.com for website hosting.

 

Have a look on ebay perhaps for Dreamweaver. Very simple to use if you just want the basics although all features are there if you are willing to learn. Just make sure that the version is compatible with your system.

You could also give Nvu (New view) a go. Freeware & it does an excellent job for no layout. Similar to dreamweaver.

 

Highly agree'd... Dreamweaver is a very advanced web design program, but also GREAT for people new to the web design world.

Best of Luck.