What you DON'T need to become proficient in web design is a college education. Smart designers know where to go for information on the latest technology and the latest developments in their field. They also know where to go for help when necessary. You don't have to be Einstein to develop or maintain your site. All you need is the desire and the push of a button to get headed in the right direction. Empowermom offers you articles, links and tutorials to guide you along the way and help keep you informed of what's hot and what's not in web design these days.
Forums are a great way to build upon your skills as a web designer. More importantly, they're a quick way to find support for that one dysfunctional piece of code you can't get down pat. A quick web search will lead you to thousands of forums, but I've found it's best to stick with a few "tried and true" sites that always have current information and helpful folks around when you really need them.
