I love my webhost <3
I have to say, I’m super happy with 1and1 web hosting. I was completely clueless when I started doing my own websites. Now I’m only about 90% clueless! Anyway, my brother-in-law used 1and1 and said that he liked it. I wanted to start a website for my virtual assistant business (which is now defunct). So, I went with 1and1. I got a basic package to start off, and they sent me all kinds of free software to go with it. I got Ulead’s PhotoImpact (which I still use to design t-shirts), Wise FTP and more. The domain names were (and still are) inexpensive. In fact, I think I’m up to 20 different domain names now.
When I decided that I need to upgrade to Unix (I needed to run some .php stuff to use cpshop), the transition was easy. When I couldn’t figure out how to point my domain name somewhere else, I called the help desk and they actually helped me.
There are lots of things on 1and1 for the total beginner. If you want a blog, you can click a few buttons and your blog is all set up for you…just start writing. (Mind you, with that easy blog you don’t get to tweak anything if you know what you’re doing). They also have a simple website builder, that can get you a nice looking basic website - also with just a few clicks.
I’ve been with them for three years now, and I’ve always been happy.
I’m givin’ them 5 cups of coffee 
