[Linda Buquet]

Hi Jenn,

SBI is more of a complete system with training and "systems" in place to help you get started. For some it works wonders, others would possibly rather take longer but have more freedom to do it their own way.

We have 2 very strong and vocal SBI people, hopefully they will come and weigh in.

If you decide to do it yourself you are on the right track using Dreamweaver.

Re hosts - read the threads Larwee gave and then BE SURE on the 2 hosts you mention or any other you may consider to do a search at webhostingtalk.com for xyz host uptime, xyz host downtime, XYZ support, XYZ problems and XYZ reviews. THEN once you think you've narrowed it down Google "XYZ sucks".

Realize that all hosts even the big top brands have a few unhappy customers there is no perfect host, so you need to look for general consensus from lots of people. Also some are better at certain types of hosting. Additionally look at dates of reviews because some hosts were good when they started, then began overselling and everything including uptime and support went downhill.

I would NEVER go with a $1 host. Maybe for a throw away or test site. But it sounds like you have high hopes for this site and commitment to make it work. Last thing you want is for it to go down once it's earning and moving hosts is NOT that easy. You get what you pay for and hosting is the last place I would skimp.

NOTE: My hosting comments come from lots of experience and it's heart-felt advice. But it's like if I were harping about how important it is to back up your PC. You think ya right, I know. But until you crash and lose data, time and important info you don't fully realize how important back ups are. Hosting problems can be a nightmare, so if you want to sleep at night thoroughly research and find a good host.