Free vs. paid websites:
Which is right for you?

Price

Free:

You can't beat the price. If your budget is really tight, and a price like US $3.99/month is too much to pay, go for a free service!

Paid:

Prices start at a few dollars per month. There's a huge price range; some companies give good value for money, and others are just plain expensive. Compare -- or shop around after you've started using your service and decided how well you like its features and service.

thesizewizard.com has a lot of helpful advice. Try Which Web Host Do You Recommend? (Note to myself: once my business gets established, I want to send a donation to the author, Christopher Heng.)