What to look for in a website hosting company

[mikling]

A nice site, fast and clean, no clutter.

When you have time (if ever ) you might post up a guidance thread on "how to set up or build your own website"

Actually, even if I had the time, I would be afraid of doing so because my skill levels in that area are weak. I get by on these things and there are people who know how to do this far better than myself. I get by trying and trying and trying but I know there are people who know what they are doing...I'm not included in that group. However, thanks for the compliment implied by asking though.