If you’re looking for a simple tutorial about creating a website using Adobe Photoshop, and Dreamweaver check out these vids. They’re short and sweet, while being funny. Pay attention to some of the menus, and places that are explored throughout the tutorial.’

While randomly browsing YouTube, I found this wonderful intro movie about starting your website. If you’re just starting up your site, this video will get your headed in the right direction.

Some say that imitation is the laziest form of being creative. I like to think that for websites this idea takes a backseat. There’s nothing wrong with using templates as a chassis for designing your own.

Here are some great places to look for some nice looking site templates:

Template Monster

Free Website Templates

Website Templates.com

Templates Factory

Template World

Once you’ve gotten done with the design portion of your site, you’ll undoubtedly be wanting to put it somewhere. For most designers this is the tricky part, because most designers (myself included) are creative thinkers. Not business minded.

So here are a few sites to check out, when looking for a domain, or place to host your site

Domain Sites

SEDO.com

Afternic.com

GoDaddy.com

Site Hosting

SiteGround

Yahoo Web Hosting

Network Solutions

When it comes to the design aspect of your site, it all starts with a good logo. If you’ve tackled SEO, then it’s time to make sure that people come back to your site once they’ve found it. The first step in retaining viewership is making sure your site looks professional. Again, it all starts with a standout logo. Here are a few examples of good logos, along with the bad.

I believe that FedEx’s logo is the perfect example of keeping it simple yet being creative. If you hadn’t noticed, Fedex is taking a shot at your sub-conscience. Between the E, and X is an arrow which pretty much describes what FedEx is in the most abstract way. If you’re company is more business related, then look to something like this for inspiration.

Another strategy that could greatly help your site, is creating a logo and having your company name rest beside. The greatest thing about this strategy, is that when people here your name, their mind will almost immediately think of the logo associated with the name. You see this with companies a lot. When you hear McDonalds, almost instantly the golden arches pop in the head.