I use www.webs.com for my free site. It has a great free platform. I upgraded for $12.95/yr, so that I could tie my own domain name in with the site. They offer all kinds of free apps, such as a forum, blog, and even a web store. This is my store... www.giftsations.com. I use it to promote shopstyle because I love to shop online.
Good Luck to you, and everyone out there looking for a way to make extra income online.
