Webuser Forums: What should I do?

Hi All,

I run my own little personalized gifts web site on a free web space (Wanadoo (Freeserve)). I don't do a lot through out the year until Christmas time, although I am planning to introduce other products that people will want through out the year.

I have managed to get my web site listed with search engines for free after some time, which means I'm getting more hits. I'm considering trying a paid host, but I am wondering about the pit falls.

1. Cost of it when you don't get a lot of orders coming in through out the year due to the nature of the products?
2. Because my site is listed with search engines and people have discovered my site for a later date, what would happen if I change to a paid site and got a domain, would I lose my hard work for getting listed and all those visitors?
3. Is there any benefit of having a paid site?

Please can anyone put me on the right tracks?

Thanks

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