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Hi all ...( warning : i am a total newbie to web development )
i am planning to develop a website... i have all the content to put into the website...and i already have a fanbase for the website. I have created the structure of the website in localhost.
just need some help with some things , please ?

first of all , i wanted to know whether it's advisable to use a framework like twitter bootstrap/bootstrap 3 for building the website or starting the website from scratch? Because i am still not sure with my design.

whether it's advisable to buy a responsive theme from the bootstrap wrap premium store....( as some people told me that in the footer there will be their copyright or trademark sign...which i dont want ) Can i edit the theme features after i buy the theme?

please help me with the design..because my design which i created myself from scratch using only html/css and some js scripts looks absolutely horrible in the localhost...it doesnt look professional at all. Although my design is responsive but still i am still in doubt whether it will attract people...

i just bought a domain name till now and tried out my site in localhost... i have great content but no great professional looking design and user-friendliness ... please could you help me out ?

I shall be really really grateful to you ( whoever is viewing this thread )..if you can advise me out ...

i was looking at this design > http://responsivewebinc.com/premium/ericka/ericka-o/
I think this fits all my needs but i am still not sure about the functionality ...whether everything will work properly after i buy the design ?

my current localhost newbie design is : [IMG]

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Notes for (building on ’s suggestion):

If the priority is a fast, reliable, responsive site with less time spent fighting browser quirks, start with a well-supported CSS framework (Bootstrap or similar) or a CMS theme. Frameworks provide a tested grid, components and utilities that speed layout and responsiveness; they are ideal for getting a clean baseline quickly. Starting completely from scratch gives full visual control but requires more time to polish typography, spacing and cross‑browser behavior.

A practical, low-risk workflow:

  • Sketch the main pages and define the primary user tasks (what must happen on the page in the first 5–10 seconds).
  • Build a simple mobile‑first prototype in HTML/CSS using a framework for the layout; apply only the overrides needed so future upgrades stay manageable.
  • If choosing a CMS/theme, test the live demo extensively on phones and desktop, read documentation and reviews, and confirm the vendor’s policy on removing footer credits and file access before purchasing.
  • Use a child theme or a separate override stylesheet so theme updates don’t erase customizations; keep backups and a short changelog.

Theme purchase checklist: demo responsiveness, browser compatibility, active support/updates, clear license (can credits be removed?), and example sites built with that theme. If the purchased design looks right in the demo, its functionality will usually work when installed—provided the theme is maintained and compatible with the chosen CMS/plugins.

Quick design fixes that improve “professional” feel: choose two complementary fonts, increase line-height, tighten consistent spacing, use a single accent color for CTAs, optimize images for web, and test load time. Minimal starter head to ensure mobile scaling and a place for framework + overrides:

<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/bootstrap.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/site-overrides.css">

Following the sequence above yields something presentable fast, while keeping the option open to refine or rebuild the visual identity later.

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Well, it really depends on where you wish to go in the future? Perhaps using a CMS like Joomla! or WordPress is better, as there are thousands of completely free templates you can use, as well as millions of free tutorials.

Before you do though, please visit http://www.codecademy.com/ and do the free HTML, CSS and JavaScript courses. Then move on over to https://dash.generalassemb.ly/ and do theirs as well. That will give you a good foundation for getting proper design and responsive elements into whichever web solution you go for.

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Alright.
Thanks a lot. I have already done the courses you mentioned under codeacademy but not under dash. I will try theirs out too! Thanks a ton for your response :)

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