domain name
.com vs .us, .biz, etc
.org
alphanumeric and hyphen
use of keywords in domain
register & host
register
host
typical features to evaluate
cost (<$10 / month)
uptime (99%)
bandwidth (doesn't matter)
storage (doesn't matter)
email addresses, autoresponders, webboards, form-mail, e-commerce, blah, blah blah
control panel (cPanel is nice)
some come with free software, such as coffee cup
some typical companies (2007 prices)
Web Site Host FastNext HostGator EasyToBuild LunarPages HostRocket iPowerWeb Omnis how to find a good host (search google)
caveat: many are affiliated or may be easily spammed reviews
or some I've used: lunarpages.com, aplus.net, godaddy.com, powweb.com
disclaimer: these have been good hosts for me, your experience may vary
transfering files
example from dreamweaver
example from an ftp program
