I just started this blog a week ago and I’m already having a hard time trying to convince myself not to go out and buy hosting right away. I’ve had other blogs in the past (I mentioned before that I still have a lifestyle blog) and I do tend to buy hosting and/or domains for them. For various reasons, I don’t keep them up and then it just becomes another waste of money – something I’m trying NOT to do anymore.

Therefore, I told myself I wouldn’t buy hosting until March 1. I know I’m not going anywhere because I love the PF community and I’ve already felt the love from them (thanks guys!) but I need to learn how to not do impulse purchases. Plus, I have a budget of $300 for “fun” in February and only $125 left. This would have to count in that budget and then…I’d be screwed.

When I bought hosting for my other blog, I used Bluehost.com. I’ve been happy with them so I’d probably use them again. Here were the total costs:

• $9 – domain registration
• $83 – hosting for 1 year

Total cost: $92 for one year

I compromised with myself and only bought the domain registration so far for $8 (on 1and1). I’m going to try to resist until March 1 so I stick to my budget this month – hopefully I can do it!

Do you have hosting? Where did you get yours? Know of any good deals right now for a better price than $83/year? 🙂