This page should help you help yourself. Make sure you're dealing with the right problem. For example, a typical mistake is to assume that your problem requires a specific technology, such as CGI - which might not necessarily be the best way. Say you wanted to implement a calculator on your web page. You can do it with CGI, but that will involve extra network communications, which could be avoided by using a client-side technology such as JavaScript.
Many problems turn out to be browser bugs or transient network glitches.
Check the problem in another browser first, especially if you are using beta-ware. Also try switching off style sheets. Know how to use the available tools. If you have an HTML problem, you might get some clues by validating it. Netscape Bugs .