Tripod
Tripod's the best free web host (20 MB space and free FTP server use). (I switched over from GeoCities to Tripod because of this)


Blogger
Free weblog (You can also use it for site updates if your site has FTP). Just hit 'post' and your done!


BraveNet
It's got most of the webtools you need: your own webring, email forms, online polls, guestbook... "All that and more FREE for only-" Shut up!

Dynamic Drive
Lot's of cool scripts for newbies and experts alike. The code for the text around your cursor was taken from here. Lots of other neat effects (don't overdo it with the effects though)