[sharky]

i have been running a web site for years and i still
dont know how to turn words into fancy looking
words.

i know bold lettering html and <h2></h2> stuff BUT
say i want to make fancy lettering.

using 'TECH SUPPORT GUY " on this web page as an
example, i dont know how to make words that fancy.
i see its a .gif

[smooth]

I use programs like Fireworks or Photoshop to do cool effects with letters. It's just a matter of typing out the words with the programs text tool, then using the various effects you can use within the program.

Fireworks and Photoshop have a lot of nice effects, such as drop shadows, beveled edges, etc. I'm sure there are plenty of other editors that can do this as well.

[Squashman]

If you want something quick and simple you can use Cooltext. There is another website online just like theirs but I cannot remember the name of it. The other one has a few other options.

http://cooltext.com/

[Squashman]

If you just google search for online logo maker you will find lots of links. I can't find the one that I really wanted to link you to. I think I have it bookmarked on my computer downstairs.

But here is another great tool for you as well.
http://www.gifworks.com/

Edit: Here is the one I was looking for.
http://www.flamingtext.com/start.html