I've done a little website stuff in the past for some automotive businesses but nothing recently. Simple html, Dreamweaver, cut-n-paste scripts, a few modified php programs, graphics in photoshop (much more experienced), etc. Is it just me or are there a huge number of websites that are all starting to look the same? Wordpress? It looks like I'll need to jump back into making a few sites pretty soon and wanted to get opinions on what I should study up on. Is it best to learn how to modify WP templates and use some of the wizzy stuff they have or should I just stick to html and add a few scripts here and there for slideshow-type stuff?

I buy cars for a living and don't plan on doing a bunch of website stuff, but its always been a natural interest..

Dan