Database experts please help!

My name's Amir, I'm starting a company that is basically an online directory/ phonebook for a specific group of people. I'm trying to make a searchable database with about 10,000 names in it as well as addresses, emails, etc., this database has to be viewable from my homepage and should follow a style consistent with the homepage/ website. I'm new to web development and database creation, but I've worked as a graphic designer so I have a good understanding of the design of a website (not so much the implementation). If anyone has any advice to start me in the right direction I'd appreciate it!

thanks,
Amir

ps- i was thinking about using dreamweaver to develop the site.

Did you know if you dream about a weaver you'll wake up with a knitted nightie on - its quite scary actually. I remember it happened to someone once and he had a really long dream and ended up with a new knitted bed plonked right on top of him! Funny that isn't it.

Anyway I dunno what that was all about - if someone knows please let me know.

Oh and hello there? Have you come to play? Yes? Well go get your own toys - these are mine! and I don't share *sticks tongue out*

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Hello, Amir....databases and websites...ouch, my site...I am using SQL and phpadmin to build my database and code view of dreamweaver for the site...There may be other options...this is just what I chose...

wow, mysql seems to be what i need. I was thinking of using filemaker pro, which is a great database tool, but its web publishing features seemed super restrictive. thank you for the advice!

Step away from Filemaker...costs money...sql php opensource free.....free good