IWeb 4 Business?

Hi. I have a few simple questions. I couldn't find the answers in the iWeb online manual.
1. Can I use my iWeb and my DotMac subscription to create a Business Website?
And, 2. If not, where should one go to use their iWeb to create a website for a small home business? I am using iWeb because I am familiar with creating a Personal website on DotMac. I am open to using any kind of program to create a business website, if iWeb is not preferred. The new Business website does nont need to be complicated or fancy. Just basic and simple. The most economical option, as well as easy to create, is desired.
Your insight, ideas and information are greatly appreciated. Have a nice day, Tim

Tbox17 wrote:
Can I use my iWeb and my DotMac subscription to create a Business Website?
Tim ~ Click on this icon:
...and read the paragraph beginning: +".Mac has been designed for personal use and is not intended to be used to host e-commerce businesses conducting commercial sales and/or transactions over the Internet, including, but not limited to, any online store or shop, or software distribution...."+
...so although you shouldn't host your commercial website on .Mac, you can create one using iWeb and publish it to a folder and FTP your site to a non-.Mac host.
Which host? ...Well there are many to choose from, but if you want a Mac oriented one you could try this:
...and they have this integrated e-commerce solution called iSell:
You're posting your qstn on the "Previous to iWeb '08" forum which may or may not mean you intend to use iWeb '08. This latest version includes iWeb 2.x which makes it easy to add widgets (such as a PayPal button) to your site.

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