I get this question all the time, usually from small business owners or friends of friends at parties. I’ve been doing it for so long now that it’s just second nature to me, but I guess to other people it’s shrouded in a cloud of uncertainty though. Anyway, here’s a very simple step by step guide to getting a website up so that when you type in www.whatever.com your site will show up.
(Keep in mind this is a very low level version, if you have any problems you will have to talk to someone who knows more about your specific situation.)