Flickr and Websites

I recently became a Flickr Pro user after seeing what the site has done for some people. A friend of mine was asked to show is his work in a gallery after someone viewed his work on the site. I'm happy with what I've been able to do and with the groups I am able to join on the site. People are keen to comment on work and point out the pro's and con's with photographs which always helps improve my photography. 

Every Tuesday in college we are designing our own websites which I found very confusing at first. I have been  contemplating paying a professional web designer to do the site for me but I would still like to know how to create a site so I know for future preference. I have tried searching for any site names that are similar to my own name and none of which I found which is good if I decide to use any of the names I've come up with so far.