If you have decided to create a web site, there are still many decisions yet to be made, and at the top of the list is selecting a host site. A host site, or server , is a computer somewhere on the internet that will contain all of the files and programs necessary to present your web site to the world. While, in theory, you could host the web site yourself, this requires a lot of equipment, software and expertise and will most likely cost more in the end than working with a commercial hosting service . Especially since many of those services are free. Domain Names: To use many hosting sites, you will need to have a domain name in place. A domain name is a unique web name, like ‘mysupersite456.com’, which will take a person directly to your web site, wherever it is hosted. It is an easy way for people to find you on the web and allows you to brand your web site and its content. There is a fee associated with creating your domain, which must be renewed, usually on an annu