Seeking Help

I need help. I have been spending countless hours working on the department website and have hit a stumbling block. For over a week I have been trying to figure out what I am doing wrong and why I can't get what I *think* should work to actually work. I realize that this might not be something you will probably know how to fix, but if your parents or anyone you know has experience working with joomla, could you please let me know. I think being able to talk through a few (hopefully) simple questions will get me through this road block. Thanks!