Sample techniques that can be applied to your web site:

Dynamic "fly-out" navigation bars, see them in action on this site: www.dacs.org

Gray box functionality - where a link shows a page as a semi-transparent overlay - seen on the Portfolio page when the Web Portfolio show link is clicked.

Flash image slide shows - as seen on our Portfolio.

Contact and/or data gathering email forms - using the PHP or .asp programming language. See our Contact Us page

Advanced Programming:
Database driven sites such as shopping carts, membership sites etc.

Password protected pages. Used to limit access to certain areas of a site. A membership list can included in a database, allowing access to registered members, or a simple password can be set that is sent by the site owner to anyone allowed access.

Other helpful links:
Domain name - check on Network Solutions to see if your desired URL is available.

Hosting - there are numerous hosting companies, here are some used by AnnaGraphics clients.
www.bluehost.com
www.dreamhost.com
www.xo.com
www.godaddy.com