Help with designing a website

[webdesigner]

I had an idea for a website that I would like to get off the ground myself, if it takes off then I would be hiring professional website designers.

Basically right now all I need to do is create an interface whereby users of the website can interact with the website by entering in information and pictures in a space similar to the one I am typing in now (I am typing this out here on computer forums after having pressed "start new thread").

I am very inexperienced at programming, with only a bit of experience in Java and C++.

Would anybody be able to tell me the best way to go about this? Are there any software packages that I could purchase that would allow me to start this simple website (where users could enter in information and pictures)?

Thank you for any help, it is greatly appreciated.

 

[legalize]

You can start by looking at php and mysql... mySQL for storing information, PHP for user interaction and connecting with the dabatase.
As for software similar to this? Check out vBulleting, IP. Board, Xenforo... There are many software packages available, but those three are similar to this one.

 

[webdesigner]

You can start by looking at php and mysql... mySQL for storing information, PHP for user interaction and connecting with the dabatase.
As for software similar to this? Check out vBulleting, IP. Board, Xenforo... There are many software packages available, but those three are similar to this one.

Thanks, legalize, I will check out those two languages. In regards to the type of website I want to build, I am not looking to build a discussion forum. Rather, I just want a software package that will provide me with a basic layout (interface) in which users can enter in information and pictures so that other users are able to see the stuff they put online. If there were added features that would be good too, but even something as simple as what i just mentioned would be a start.

Again, thanks for the information.