Since I am new to web design, would anyone know of some good online tutorials that would get me started? As far as I understand, don't you do all the work on your computer and then just upload it? At what stage should one get a web host? What are some good apps for web design. I believe I have Dreamweaver (older verion) that works on OSX.

One site that I found helpful, although it may be kind of dated, is Web Page Design for Designers (http://www.wpdfd.com/).

I am just getting into this, so others may be able to point you to better ones. I am also reading Stylin' With CSS, and finding it very interesting.

Les

As far as I understand, don't you do all the work on your computer and then just upload it?
For the simpler websites, you will have no problems working locally.
By "simpler", I mean websites that don't require database interaction or specific programming languages (.PHP, .CF, .ASPX).
Later on, you can set up a local webserver on your Mac, but if you are a beginner you don't need that yet (if ever).



At what stage should one get a web host? What are some good apps for web design. I believe I have Dreamweaver (older verion) that works on OSX.
Get a web host when you have finished and tested your web pages.
DW is a fine tool for beginners as you can use the WYSYWYG portion in conjunction with the code view. DW will have some basic javascript such a rollover images and you can d/l some specific functions.