Ofcourse you can also start learning some html, css , and database creation.
Now with the css3 standards you can make very nice looking sites, without puting complex graphics in that slows down your sites. Some believe that the search engines rank higher fast loading sites which depends on the server and the site pic load.
In the long run making a site by your own will save you money , and believe me feeling is very nice when you making something with your own hands and mind.
Wish you the best
