When learning to build websites do you have to learn html, php, and all the other coding?
You certainly do not need to use PHP for your web site. There are ‘point and click’ tools, but the underlying process is really not that difficult, and you can really do it. You don’t need any expensive tools, and basic HTML is quite easy. You’ll probably also want to learn CSS, which is the language used to ‘dress up’ HTML and make it look better. It’s also quite easy for the most part. Eventually, you might want to add more advanced features to your website, like the ability to send emails, hook up a database, and so on. When you need that kind of functionality, it’s time to learn PHP. No need to rush that. PHP itself won’t improve your rankings. However, if you use PHP or another language to build a content management system, it becomes much easier to keep the page updated and fresh, and this can contribute to an improved search rating.
