Caving in

After all my plans to post on my USF website address I have finally changed my mind. This website will eventually fade away, so I might as well purchase a site now so that I can advertise myself well on my resume.
I've considered a few and investigated the book's suggestions. Most of the book ideas were priced at $4.95/month with sites like Brinkster but cheaper reliable web hosting sites exist.
Here is a link by Web Hosting Geeks that list some of their recommendations. The Web Hosting Pad says that it is only $1.99/month but it only offers that rate for someone who buys in for 3 years. I'm tempted but still unsure. There are other sites that offer a year for around $3.50/month. I've included a few other sites with some reviews that have helped guide me to a decision.
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