Are you talking about creating a Template file? or just the layout? The template file would require a moderate understanding of PHP while the layout would just require some HTML and CSS skills.
I have started to make my own website, I have made almost all of my images and buttons, and everything, but I don't know how to make a template.
I've got frontpage, but can't use it, I have also downloaded coffee cup, Actual Drawing, and Html kit, but I still don't know how to make a template.
Little help please?
Thanks -Jim-

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