once you know how to use the tools, it is good to learn some theory... for layouts check out Grid Systems in Graphic Design, it gives you a very Swiss approach for building a grid and then fitting content to it.
Khoi Vinh is another guy to look up, he heads up design for nytimes.com and is a huge proponent of using grids his site is www.subtraction.com
Also, learn about typography. Elements of Typographic Style is supposed to be best.
Khoi Vinh is another guy to look up, he heads up design for nytimes.com and is a huge proponent of using grids his site is www.subtraction.com
Also, learn about typography. Elements of Typographic Style is supposed to be best.