How do you guys do it

Hi well its been over a month now that I have been reading up on flash and still no go. I just can figure it out I just cant seem to put it all together is there something I’m missing? can you guys tell me what is the first thing you do when you plan a web site?
I have backgrounds buttons sounds layouts I’m using flash mx2004 but how to put it together? can someone help me out thanks :puzzled: