One of the first things you need if you want to create a website is a web host. Web hosting allows your website to be accessible over the Internet. Here are ten well-reviewed web hosts for under $10 a month. All prices are current as of July, 2010.
WebHostingPad.com
Web Hosting Pad allows you to host unlimited websites and MySQL databases (valuable for storing data and user information) for $1.99 a month. Though it is the cheapest company listed here, Web Hosting Pad still offers a 30-day money back guarantee as well as guaranteeing 99 percent up-time.
iPage.com
For $3.50 a month, iPage users can expect an easy-to-use web developing interface that even integrates with Google Tools. IPage offers an exclusive security suite designed to protect their subscribers' sites and computers. IPage also offers unlimited bandwidth, storage space and MySQL databases as well as an anytime money-back guarantee.
JustHost.com
Just Host offers unlimited websites, MySQL databases and bandwidth for $3.45 per month. Just Host was awarded WebHostingGeeks.com's Editors' Choice with Just Host's professional support, 99.9 percent up-time guarantee and an anytime money-back guarantee.
FatCow.com
Marketed toward those who want an environmentally friendly web host, Fat Cow's offices and databases are 100 percent wind powered. For $3.67 per month Fat Cow offers the much-expected unlimited bandwidth, storage space and 30 day money-back guarantee as well as exceptional around-the-clock customer support.
BlueHost.com
For $6.95 a month, Blue Host offers unlimited bandwidth, storage space and domains. Hosting-Reviews.com claims that Blue Host is one of the highest ranking hosts for both individuals and small businesses.
GreenGeeks.com
As a member of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Green Power Partner Program, Green Geeks is another choice for the environmentally conscious. Green Geeks offers unlimited bandwidth, disk space, free setup and a 99.9 percent up-time guarantee for $4.95 per month.
HostMonster.com
For $3.95 a month, Host Monster offers unlimited bandwidth, disk space, free setup and a free domain name for life as well as a 30 day money-back guarantee. FindingMyHosting.com lists Host Monster as their top choice for web hosting.
1and1.com
1&1 hosting offers four different packages. As of July 2010, three of these are free for three to twelve months with the purchase of an additional year at full price. Plans range from $3.99 to $19.99 a month, depending on features included.
SmallBusiness.Yahoo.com
Yahoo! Small Business web hosting is designed with the beginner in mind. If you order 12 months, you get the first three for $7.46 each and the remaining nine months for $9.95 each. Yahoo! Small Business hosting offers free setup, unlimited bandwidth, disk space and email storage.
MyHosting.com
For $4.84 per month, My Hosting's "Unlimited" plan offers unlimited storage space, bandwidth and domains. According to WebHostingTop.org, My Hosting also features quality support and an easy-to-use system and interface that caters to novices.