I used Publisher to do my first website, it got the job done, but it didn't work too well. I would suggest starting with another program before you have most of your site designed and have to start over because of its limitations. Most people will tell you the same thing. It doesn't have all of the features that programs that are strictly dedicated to web creation. I am currently using an Art Explosion Publisher Pro program I picked up at Sam's Club and it is alot easier to use. I know that it is not the best program either, but it is better than Publisher. I have heard others talk about Dreamweaver, but I have not used that one.