A website represents your business online. More and more people are using the computer to obtain information. Even if you do not generate online sales, would local customers be able to find out about your service or product(s) using their computer?
A website offers cost-effective advertising. Establish your web presence through a one-paged company advertising or a multi-paged information site.
To be honest, nobody NEEDS their own home page. However, it can be a lot of fun. A personal Blog, for example through WordPress or MySpace, offer a convenient way for everybody to express themselves, stay in touch with friends and family, and they can easily be maintained by the Blog owner.
I do not sell domain names, but can make arrangements for you to get one. A domain name can cost less than $10 per year, depending on the registrar.
In addition to the domain name, you will need a hosting account. I can also make those arrangements for you. Depending on your specific needs, this can be bought for as little as $1 per month. a&b can make all the set-up arrangements for you.
There are many sites on the net that allow users to sign up for free accounts. However, many will post advertisement banners onto your page or initiate the opening of a new pop-up window. The address to your site in this case usually includes the name of the hosting company you are using.