If you have a website, you need to have a web host. You may not know too much about web hosting, but you would do well to learn as much as you can about it, since it can be a big part of whether people can use your site.
This article has some great tips for choosing a good web host.
Register any domain names you wish to use at an accredited registrar, not through your web host. You want to ensure you always retain control of the domain name. Your host will have the control of your domain registration.
If you are looking for a hosting company for your business, avoid going with free web hosts. A free web host will likely place ads on your site, which causes you to lose valuable traffic. A staple of any good online business is the amount of visitors you get to …