After you've got all the planning and at least most of the production work out of the way, you can look for a web hosting service. There are many of these, offering many levels of size and services. Here are a few things to consider:
- Auto responders
- Bandwidth
- Blogging software
- Free Domain Name Registration
- Mailing Lists
- Monthly fees
- Search Engines
- Secure Server Access
- Server space
- Set-up fees
- Shopping carts
- Toll free technical support
- Web Control Panel
- Virtual Server
Here are some web hosting companies I recommend:
- This site hosted by GoDaddy.com who offers many reasonably priced packages and great customer service.
- AIS Media - Full service hosting including: Web design, e-commerce, dedicated servers, and reseller programs.
- GlobalNet - Website hosting services and low cost domain hosting solutions.
This Ecommerce Total Package includes absolutely everything anyone needs to open an online store. There is no programming necessary, so literally anyone can do it, even Internet newcomers. It includes secure credit card processing and free web hosting. It also comes with the Cyber Circular, an email tool that helps make sales, the Admin System for transaction management, and Store Statistics.