Hi misterb
and welcome to Bluevoda, the easiest builder available.

To answer your question:
I thought I could get my web page all set up first, then join up. That's not the case, I take it.

Yes you can design your website first, then when you are happy
with it or you think you have mastered the basics you can then
set up an account with Voda.

You will find everything quiet simple and anything you are not sure of
just pop back in here and fire away with your questions, there are
lots of very talented and eager to help people here.

Play around with the builder, you can not do anything wrong,
trial and error are the best learning tool and good luck but most
of all have fun and enjoy the experience

Barry
Australia