WYSIWYG's can be useful, but again you're having to deal with a learning curve.
Personally I wouldn't do the Microsoft thing, I've heard stories that make me stay away.
I've found the easiest and fastest way to get online is with online site builder programs.
Programs like http://www.EZSiteMax.com step you thru a point and click process that literally gets you live with e-commerce and everything else in under an hour.
Hope this helps.:-)