Create Member Login for website

I created a website and it is hosted thru godaddy. I created the site using html and my own graphics. I am looking to add a member login to the website so that i can gather member data/information. I have already created the mySQL database under the control panel in my hosting account. The way that it would work is your standard sign in/login or become a member link/button. The user that clicks to become a member would be taken to a page to submit a form that would request: 1. username 2. email 3. first name 4. last name 5. gender 6. date of birth 7. zip code When the user submits the register form to become a member they would get an email confirmation. The email would have a welcome letter and a link to click and confirm their membership. At that point they would be logged in and have a member page where they can have a blog/forum and submit pictures etc. The website is [login to view URL]