Website builders are ok, but they can produce vast quantities of code. OK if you don't intend to change the site too much after the initial build.
The mac OSX built in Apache server is superb for trial deployment. If it works in there, I know it will be fine when I upload it to the ISP.
Here's the little sail club site I keep ticking over. Feel free to copy the code examples. A poor amateur thing, but 'tis mine own. http://kpca.marmarad.com
Good luck with the site, and post the link when it's available.