The Bottom Line: Hostway isn't the cheapest Web hosting service around, but its well-rounded package and superb support may be worth the extra cost.
The Bottom Line: Brinkster offers a reasonable amount of bandwidth and storage for a low price, but its above-average technical support makes it stand out.
Specs: Windows, Phone, Live chat, E-mail
The Bottom Line: Small-business owners angling to sell products on the Web should take a serious look at Homestead, but coders who use Macs or their own FTP/Web-building clients will find themselves high and dry.
Specs: Windows, Phone, E-mail
The Bottom Line: iPowerWeb offers an amazing number of features for an amazing price, but you're on your own when it comes to Web design or technical help.
Specs: Live chat, Phone
The Bottom Line: Tripod boasts excellent tools for beginners, but it's light on advanced features, stingy with disk space, and spotty with support.
Specs: Free
The Bottom Line: Offering an array of tools, novice-friendly wizards, business-minded extras, and solid support options, Yahoo ranks as one of the most compelling hosts for Web sites big and small.
The Bottom Line: EarthLink offers all the tools you need to build a Web site, and it's easy to use.
Specs: Unlimited, 6.85
Specs: 500 GB - 900 GB, Unlimited, 5.95