Resources
Here are some resources to get your site going...
Buy a Domain Name & Hosting Space
Godaddy: Buy domain names (e.g. www.yourname.com). They also provide php/mysql hosting for as cheap as $3 per month.
Manage your Domain
Zoneedit: Free DNS service, Domain name manager, mail server. Everything you need after you've purchased your domain and hosting space.
Learn Some Webpage Design Techniques
Css templates: Learn by breaking existing templates. Check these out using CSSVista.
CSSVista: Free app that lets you dive into and modify the CSS code of any website. Great way to learn CSS by breaking/modifying someone else's site design.
Make Pretty Images and Backgrounds
Paint.NET: Free Open Source graphics editing program.
Get Your HTML/PHP/ASP on
HAPedit: I end up doing most of my web coding in Notepad, but when I do use an editor I use HAPedit (hap= html, asp, php).
Manage Your Company Documents From Anywhere
Google Apps for Your Domain (GAFYD): Email, WordProcessor, Spreadsheets, Calendar. All ready to be used and shared between everyone at your domain.