Web Host
A web host holds the content of your website and allows it to be accessed by visitors 24/7. The amount of options and choices between offers and companies is mind boggling! We'll make this process simple by providing Tips For Choosing a Web Hosting Package and a list of the Best Web Hosting Companies.

Tips for Choosing a Web Hosting Package
Reliability - the most important characteristic when choosing a web host. Pay a couple extra dollars to protect your investment! Our web host controls our internet existence... be safe and go with a host recommended by Build and Earn.

Disk Space - The size of your actual website and all it's components make up the diskspace. If your site isn't based on pictures, music or other multimedia files that take up large volumes of space than you shouldn't need too much space. Most plans offer more than you need, but start with at least 1GB (1,000MB)

Bandwidth - Every time someone visits a page from your site the web host must load data onto the visitor's computer. The total amount of data that is accessed in a given month is your bandwidth. We don't need much bandwidth since, at this point in time, we have no visitors! Think of your bandwidth as cell phone minutes in your wireless plan - start with the basic plan and down the road we can always upgrade if necessary.

Number of Domains - Some web hosts allow multiple domain names under one web hosting account while others only allow one per web hosting account. If you're planning on creating multiple websites in the next year or two, go with a Web Hosting Company that allows multiple domains. This will allow you flexibility for expansion.

Customer Service - We're not computer experts and we're going to need help along the way. Choose a company that is quick to service your needs. Test them out by sending them questions before you sign up... see how quickly they respond.
Additional Features - Down the road we may want additional features such as preloaded scripts and cPanel. Chances are we won't need this when we start but if you're a long term planner, check these out.

Price - by choosing basic plans from reliable web hosts as outlined above, we should be able to get great deals with the option to upgrade when and if necessary. Visit our recommended web hosts (below) and compare offers from companies you can already trust for reliability.

5 Best Web Hosting Companies
The most important characteristic of a web host is reputation. Below, we've completed the task of listing 5 web hosting companies with the great reputations and great offers. Now, it's your mission to find a package that meets your needs for the right price.

IX Web Hosting- dubbed the 'biggest bang for your buck', ix web hosting has some incredible packages and great service to go along with it. With great prices and great offers this should definitely be at the top of your list!

HostGator - it's no coincidence they are one of the fastest growing web hosts. They offer month-to-month service meaning you don't have to sign an annual contract. On top of that, they have some of the most competitive prices in the industry. Well worth a close look!

Yahoo! Small Business - again, the combination of reputation, price and packages are top notch. If you're planning on hosting multiple domains, this probably isn't the best option.

Made2Own - a small company offering amazing support (e-mail, AIM) and some of the cheapest web hosting packages around. If you're looking for the best service with an economy plan - look no further! Multiple domains and extra features abound!

PowWeb - Another great web hosting company that offers tons of disk space and bandwidth. If you're planning a website with lots of pictures, audio or other large files you should definitely take a look at the packages here.