[Website]In need of pointers

Heyy all, I have made this website, still kind of in progress, mostly done. I know its in need of a re-design but im not a designer myself, just a php programmer really, and i can afford one. But other than that, do you guys have any suggestions for me as far as the site goes?

http://www.up2tech.net/

Thank you for your time and help xD (feel free to flame me, i can take criticism)

Use colors that bounce off eachother. Like blues+yellows or something

Your site seems to be down.

having a website that is online is usually a good start.

Different font forsure.
I like the layout and concept of the site though.