There are mainly two types of web hosting providers, shared and dedicated web hosting and the latter is much more expensive. If you are a new comer to the website and internet field, I suggest to start with a shared web hosting provider.
Well, this is the big question, is Shared Web Hosting right for you? Knowing the advantages and what the shared hosting service is, you can probably figure out if its really the type of hosting you needed. If you really need a hosting which is affordable, easy to manage, and you want to have your own domain name, well, it is just right for you. If you think that your storage space is no longer enough, you can easily upgrade your hosting plan to meet your needs as they arise.
So, you have a name, a plan and a place for your site to live. Finally, it is time to start designing! The choice here is to try to build yourself, "self-build", or find a professional to do the job for you. A half way house some use is to find a family member or friend who dabbles in Shared Web Hosting UK design and will do the job for as little as a case of beer. I would strongly advise against this route as the design process can be quite intense and is apt to place some strain on any personal relationship if significant redrafting is needed or the design is not all you had hoped for. If your first designer is not up to the project you can fire them and move on. Letting go of a family friend can present far more issues.
Then you will need to look at the uptime. If web hosting companies give you guarantee uptime, look at it carefully. Most of the reliable hosting providers will give you guarantee uptime around 99 %.
To find the right Affordable Web Hosting, you need to find that custom fit. Forget about signing up with a host who offers you extra services and add-ons you won't need. Here's a quick run down on what you will absolutely need to have no matter which host you choose.
Support is so, so, so (getting where I'm going?) important when it comes to choosing a web host so make sure their tech support guys are available 24/7. The last thing you want is to be stuck waiting 24 hours before they can get back to you from the other side of the world.
I can't stress this enough, with an established online business your most precious asset is your domain name. Don't risk your business for the sake of saving a few dollars!