Checklist For Web Hosting Plan:

Operating System -
Unix, Linux, Windows, etc.

Disk Space -
"storage" - often measured in MB.

Additional Space -
cost for exceeding the limit.

Data Transfer -
"traffic" - often measured in GB.

Additional Transfer -
cost for exceeding the limit.

Email -
POP3, autoresponders, forwarding.

Databases -
storage space and database type.

Scripting Languages -
PHP, ASP, JSP, etc.

CGI-Bin -
custom scripting or prepared scripts.

FrontPage -
special extensions needed for FP.

IP Address -
unique number just for your website.

Log Files -
the "raw" line-by-line detail of activity.

Statistics -
summaries, sometimes with graphics.

Secure Server (SSL) -
needed for e-commerce.

Shopping Cart -
some hosts offer a default cart.

Control Panel -
web-based account management.

Setup Time -
automatic, hours, days, or unknown.

Payment Terms -
monthly, quarterly, yearly, other.

Price -
satisfy your needs, then worry about price.