I'm sorry, I've read and re-read I'm not sure what I need. I have 2 domain names. Just to get my feet wet I want to start a wordpress blog with my domain name and hostgator. I do want this to be an e-commerce blog. With affiliate marketing links (naturally )

Is the 4.95 plan enough for now while I am learning? Eventually I will need the other domain hosted as an e-commerce website too.

I am ready to do this first step today. Thanks.

Yes, it would be fine for now. When you want to add the second domain, though, you would probably want to upgrade to the Baby plan. On Hatchling, you can add subdomains but not add-on domains. A subdomain doesn't get its own standalone name, so to speak, but an add-on domain does.

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Thanks. I just called them. Pushing the 3yr baby plan w/ discount=6.50 per mo. Seems like too much to start off with. Website palace has the 3mo basic for 3.99...I think I would be more likely to commit and switch to hostgator after a three month trial. To get things figured out. Host gator monthly with hatchling would be 8.95 plus 5.00 start up. It isn't 4.95 like it appears to be.
Is website palace a good host to start with for my needs? I do want to support Lisa too.

Yeah I don't like it how hosts do that. They say it's 4.99 if you pay for 1yr+ in advance. You should also take a look at the terms of service/acceptable usage policy because there is no such thing as unlimited disk space/bandwidth. But you certainly get more than enough for the price.

Yeah Website Palace would be fine to use. In my experience moving from host to host isn't hard but moving domain from register to register is a nightmare. So you should be fine. HostGator will move your website/blog for free if you want to move to them.

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Does anyone know a place we can rent reliable server space and host our own domains, etc.

Have a look at pacifichost.com because this company will suit you down to the ground. It made me feel great knowing that I could have fast service from reliable host. I have fast speed connectivity and great network uptime. It provides fast international network, friendly technical support and 100% customer satisfaction.

A lot of hosting company provide that service ,as well as us.You just need to transfer your domain to your hosting company.
So to choose a reliable or suitabe hosting,it is better to clearly understand what is the quality in the hosting you required.

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Touching on the point above, the first thing that needs to be determined is your individual needs and what you are looking to accomplish. Disk space and bandwidth are two of the most essential features of any web hosting plan. Nevertheless, I would like to draw your attention to webhostingbuzz.com as this company is able to offer the configuration suitable for your specific needs.
It gives the best mix of pricing, customer support and has a good user interface.

You may start from such a reliable hosting provider like serverpoint company, they have the neccesary environment for successful running of e-commerce blogs as they support scripts which make the life of the web masters much easier and more pleasant.