OK.....I just came across this website and was impressed with it's clarity & simplicity. I am hoping someone would be willing to give this "nubee" some simple steps on getting this whole thing started. I'm not technical, but do follow direction very well. I want to build a website that contains a forum. Knowledge based with education....not a business; nothing to sell. I have a domain & hosting. I would appreciate any advice / expertise on the best way to move forward & what resource(s) would be of key benefit. Thank you in advance for any input.....

CoffeeCup VSD (visual) for the website. Simple Machines Forum (free) for the forum.

http://www.coffeecup.com/designer/

http://www.simplemachines.org/

Tom, is CoffeeCupDesigner Mac friendly?

http://www.coffeecup.com/osx/

Tom, do I need to wait for the mac version of "CoffeeCupDesigner" to be available before I get started?? Again, Thanks.....

You can apply to test the beta version. Otherwise, you have to be a PC.