Setting up a website - Some really useful articles

Even though, I have built websites in the past. I felt that I had been left behind somehow, with the advances in website technology. I know a website in essence hasn't really changed much since when I used to build them, but they seem to be a little more advanced and "polished" these days. So I feel like I need to brush up on my skills.

Here are some online articles I have used (read) when I started researching and building my portfolio website. They seemed like a good place as any to start.

Links:

Setting up a new website (updating an old website)
www.methodandclass.com/article/guide-to-setting-up-a-new-website/


12 Tips for Creating a Great Portfolio Site
www.noupe.com/design/12-tips-for-creating-a-great-portfolio-site.html