How to choose a host

[FatJackSprat]

I am interested in a website for my small business and this is all new to me. It will be just for advertising, information, and client contact - I don't sell products.

What should I expect to pay for a hosting service. (Also, what is shared hosting?) How much should I pay for a site that may not get many hits. I don't want any banners or anything like that from the host service.

Is there any way to ensure that my site is found by Google without paying for it?

I can probably create my own website with Frontpage 2002, but what should I pay for a professional site?

Thanks for any help.

 

[FoBoT]

you might contact devioustrap for info
good luck

 

[RossMAN]

What is your budget for web hosting?

http://www.webhostingtalk.com is the AT of web hosting, check it out.

 

[SunnyD]

small bus. website

For some odd reason I was thinking about riding the short bus there...

 

[FatJackSprat]

I'm not sure, because the prices seem to range from about $60 per year to hundreds per year. I don't anticipate much business from it, so I don't want to spend more than maybe $15-20 per month at first. And if this amount provides a service that is not worth anything, I'll probably wait until I have more business and think about this again.

Thanks for the link, I'll definitely check it out.

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: FatJackSprat
What should I expect to pay for a hosting service. (Also, what is shared hosting?) How much should I pay for a site that may not get many hits. I don't want any banners or anything like that from the host service.

Honestly, for a start up site $5-10 or so is more than enough to cover a small hosting account.

Is there any way to ensure that my site is found by Google without paying for it?

Google does not charge money, and you do not need any services to formally submit your site to google. Text

I can probably create my own website with Frontpage 2002, but what should I pay for a professional site?

A good professional site will range from $100-500 or so. You can purchase a website from a site such as Template Monster and do the site cheaply, or higher a designer to get a unique site created.

 

[Baked]

e-rice.net for the win. If you're just starting out, their standard 1 plan should be good enough for your needs. only $10/year. Yes, $10 for the year. You can always upgrade to their higher plans if traffic picks up.