I was in a dilemma once…Err not once, but a few times. There are so many web hosting services out there on the internet but which one do you choose?

The best thing to do first is not to rush into things. There is a need to research on the various hosting plans available across the internets, and yes that means you have to choose whether you wanna pick a US hoster or a local hoster. It depends on your preference and your budget. But as a start, you can use this particular search engine, http://www.webhostingchoice.com . It is a very useful tool to grab data on all hosting-related information based on the kind of specs you're looking out for.

Personally, I use skynethosting.net, so it might be a good base for comparison. I'm using the SKY-1000 plan and I pay about USD$4.95 (this is without domain…I buy my domain off godaddy.com for I think usd$6 or $8.95 per year).

I host with them through my friend's recommendation, and I've not regretted it since! Excellent service and timely feedback in everything. Best of all, you can TRY their hosting services for FREE (No credit cards required). Head on here to have a general feel of what kind of specs you should be getting for the various price plans. Therefore, use this as a guide when considering other web hosting plans as well. 

But I assure you, you will not be disappointed with skynethosting.net! :)