I use 2001web for all of my webhosting/domains. They are not the cheapest, but they really are ... because with them, a web dummy like me can do it all. They are reliable, responsive and knowledgeable...and patient. They are in the UK, but I pretty much have access 24 hours a day because they are really on the ball. I've been with them for several years now. And I own my domains. (One of my Senator bosses - my real job - procrastinated about renewing her domain. Here is what happened to it
www.lianesorenson.com It was bought by someone in the Ukraine (I think) and is now a vitamin/vi*gra store.) A good web person won't let that happen because they have an interest in their clients. Her domain was through GoDaddy. Oh, I'm a newbie VA, but I've had my jewelry design site with them for a couple of years...