Let's face it... you can't live without your ISP, or your web host. Thinking about building a site like this one? Here are just some of the resources that will get you going. (Hey, I can't reveal all my secrets, now can I?)

Merchants Featured on this Page:

Linkshare, Bravenet Web Services, Register.Com, Dotster Domain Registration, Catalog.com, iPowerweb.Com, Apollo Hosting, Backbone Internet Web Hosting, PowWeb, Animation Factory, Photos.Com, Clipart.Com

Register.Com

There are so many ways to register your domain names these days. This is one of the ICANN authorized registrars that offers more than just simple name services. Nice clear-cut explanations of what the various extensions stand for and the rules to use them. They also can help you build and host your site. Look for resources to help you promote your new website as well.

Dotster Domain Registration

A domain name is essential to any real website these days, and Dotster takes name registration just one step further. Yes, their prices seem a bit higher than some of the others until you compare features. Unlike the others, Dotster does not charge for WhoIs privacy - most others do. That feature alone makes this one of the best resources for your domain name registrations. Add great service, reasonable hosting, and solid customer service, and you have a real winner!

iPower

If you think this is hype, I have news for you - these guys are just as good as they say. This is truly quality web hosting on a budget. Unlike some of the other low-cost hosts, their support is based in the United States and speaks English. Check their website, and compare the features to the others out there. I think you will agree this is an awesome resource for web hosting with features not offered by others for even twice the price. How do I know? This site is hosted by them, and I have been a satisfied customer for over 6 years!

Apollo Hosting

With high-speed connections and reliable servers, this company features live 24/7/365 support, the ability to host multiple domains per account, generous storage and bandwidth per month. Several convenient plans to choose from, and then there is always that live staff to assist you with your questions.

Backbone Internet

When you are shopping for a host for your new domain, you may well want to check these guys out. They have some very reasonable packages and offer very reasonable fees for overages on bandwidth and extra storage. They are very open about their connectivity, both in who the providers are and the connections. One thing they do stress here - every account has a unique IP address. This can be a huge plus in getting listed with various search engines and it is something that not all discount hosts provide.

PowWeb

At PowWeb, they understand that their customers' Web sites are "mission critical." PowWeb provides state-of-the-art "load-balanced" Web hosting platform to ensure maximum uptime. PowWeb was founded in 1999 and has established a leadership position in the "low cost" Web hosting industry by meeting the needs of small-to-medium sized businesses. They are one of the few Web hosting companies that stands on their own two feet. They develop their own custom Web hosting software and automation tailored directly to their customers' needs. Their entire infrastructure was built and developed in-house by their programmers and developers to cater to their satisfied customers.They manage, own and operate their entire network and all of their equipment.

Animation Factory

If you are looking for hot animations to jump-start your website, look no further. Categorized for easy searching, you will find thousands of great ideas for your pages. Lots of freebies, too!

Photos.Com

Stop searching all over the Internet for great photos for your website! This site offers an outstanding service. They have hundreds of thousands of royalty-free stock photos for you to use. Pay one low subscription fee, download up to 250 images a day. If you can't find what you want, they will get it for you. Registered users also get access to outstanding wallpapers.

Clipart.Com

Clipart.Com has over 7 million royalty free images ready for your use. You decide how long you want to subscribe, then download away! More than just clipart, this site also has photos, fonts, buttons, vinyl-ready, and drawings. Great service!!