Project management mentality is key, he said. Whether you design your own or hire a site designer, learn the basics of an HTML document. Kramer bought a couple books to learn HTML code. Kramer learned code well enough to begin creating documents that help form the backbone of his custom vitamin-selection site. Kramer advised that working with the Web design tool probably will raise your frustration level but also will familiarize you with time it takes to create various Web site elements.
Some tasks take a minute, others take seven days.
Kramer estimated it took him about six months of self tutoring to build a credible Web site. He estimated this expertise can save a third to half the cost of hiring a Web designer. When you feel confident about handling some future maintenance tasks, purchase e-commerce software to help you set up shop. You want to offer something unique to a pretty sophisticated audience of Web surfers who have seen many quality sites. It is very likely your vision will involve manipulating some of the code.