I currently have a site on SBI and highly recommend it if you have never built a website before.
Pros of SBI
1. They will teach you everything you need to know to build a successful website.
I am living proof of that, I have 80+ pages with over half in the top 20 and as this morning 8 at no 1.
2. Tools galore. Almost all automated. Search engine submission, tracking, email, awesome keyword tool and a lot more.
3. A fairly easy sitebuilder or do your own HTML
4. Awesome forum
I could list more, but you get the jist.
Cons
1. The information can be overwhelming. There is a ton of information to go through. They do say a 10 day program but it will take a longer than that. Each section of learning is broken down into a day.
2. If you do your own HTML it can be hard to manage pages once you get to a high level.
3. Expansion of site is limited. Forums, etc. you can do it for an extra charge.
Probably a couple more small things but can't think of them right now.
Unfortunately, due to what I have planned for my site I have to move to traditional hosting. But I am more than prepared for it because of SBI.
If you want a site for the long term it is worth the time and money, For simple affiliate sites that in all likely hood depend on other affiliates for traffic then I would go with traditional. It all depends on your goals. It is $300 per year and an extra $100 for one of the options.
Good luck in your decision
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