So... I have come to the conclusion that in order to advance I need to learn API or at least get familiar with it. What are some sites that have some straight forward tutorials? Thanks!
I would check out Google's API's (just because they have so many different services you're bound to find one that you will understand / get the hang of) Almost every large site provides a API of sorts with a brief tutorial / example of how to use it (usually straight forward)
Do a google search for "api tutorials". There are really useful ones there... Sorry I don't have a link handy right now. Bye