Does it sound like I'm on the right path to website completion?

Question

got as far as I can using weebly. did the SQL course and planning to set up my own database. did the PHP course to let the database communicate inside of the webpage. about to start the html course to clean up the front end and implement the php. Sound right just as far as getting a database up and running? Any tips for a faster load time and secure system? Framework, software, or hardware recommendations?

Answer 1

You may start to learn some simple PHP framework and watch how functionality is implemented because devs have kept in mind security level already.
CakePHP
Laravel
OctoberCMS
CodeIgniter

Answer 2

Something you may take a look at
https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/1285682/website-bot-protection

Answer 3

Look into sql injection and how to avoid them, this will make your website more secure. Use ssl