Select a Web Host

You've arrived at the 2nd step to creating a web site.

After you have selected and registered your domain name you're ready to choose a web host.

A web host provides you with the space, tools and support to create your web pages and email accounts (you@yourdomain.com).

This is where all the action happens, so please read this page carefully to ensure that you choose the most appropriate option for your site.

After you've read through the different options below, I encourage you to view the web hosting comparison chart I created.

This will give you an overview of the basic features and hopefully help with your decision.

Other Web Hosting Options

After watching the video above, please make sure you read the following information because I discuss two more hosting options not offered at WebsitePalace.com.

It's important to note that you do not have to host your site at the same place you register your domain name.

You could register you domain name at WebsitePalace.com and then choose to host your site some place else like Powweb.com, for example.
Why Powweb Hosting?

Powweb is one of the popular hosting companies on the Internet.

They are a privately owned, debt-free company that maintains all of their services in-house and have been providing top-notch web hosting since 1999.

Easy Website Builder Available

Powweb also offers a site wizard similar to Website Tonight plans (above) where you can choose a pre-created layout/template and create a website in minutes.

No programming is necessary. All you do is select the design you want and add your text.

Free Built-In Shopping Cart

The Powweb hosting plan also comes with a built-in shopping cart in case you want to take orders from your site (no installation necessary).

This is an ideal feature if you plan to sell products. Setting up a shopping cart can be a hassle so this is a very nice convenience.

Use Your Own HTML Editor

If you don't want to use their free website builder, you can also use software like CoffeeCup to create and edit your pages.

So if you own the software (or plan to buy it), you can save and publish all your work directly to the web from the software. Dreamweaver is also a great editor you can use. I used it to create and design this site.

Advanced Features

This hosting option also provides the platform so you can add advanced features such as message boards, chat rooms and other interactive features.

Tons of Satisfied Customers

When you visit their site, you'll notice that they proudly display over 100 testimonials from their satisfied customers that prove they are well worth the time and investment.

They also pride themselves on their peer-to-peer chat forums so you can chat with other Powweb customers as you share ideas, ask questions, and more. You can read my review of Powweb here.

How to Sign Up

When you register your domain name at WebsitePalace.com, don't select a web host -- only order the domain.

Then after you have finished the domain name registration process, head on over to Powweb's site and sign up for their hosting.

All-in-One Hosting Option: Site Build It

This host is ideal if you plan on selling hard goods and/or want to learn how to make money from your website. If you choose this method you don't have to register a domain name separately because everything you need is included in the price.