Publishing to MobileMe causes iWeb to freeze

I know similar questions have been asked before, but I can't seem to find a definitive fix. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
1. iWeb fails to log in to MobileMe, then freezes.
2. It freezes on an Intel MacBook, and a PowerPC Mac Mini, running OS 10.4.11 and iWeb '08 2.0.4
I've tried the following suggested fixes.
1. Deleting the iWeb Cache.
2. Deleting the iWeb .plist files.
3. Deleting the existing site through the website.
4. Turning off the firewall.
5. Connecting via ethernet instead of wifi.
6. Re-entering the MobileMe user name and password in System Preferences.
7. Repairing Disk Permissions.
Nothing makes any difference.
iWeb can successfully publish to a folder, so it seems the problem is with the MobileMe login, whereupon the whole program locks indefinitely and you have to Force Quit.
Syncing works, Mac Mail works, iPhoto Galleries work, and I can log in to MobileMe on the web. There's no problem with iDisk as far as I know, but I don't use it.
Help!

You seen to have covered a lot of bases!
All I can add is to uncheck Auto Update in iWeb preferences.
Some UK users have had problems with their BT box as well. You can contact their tech support and see if this is a problem.

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Welcome to the discussions. Looking at this forum's main list, it appears not. And MobileMe's +"System Status"+ at the upper right HERE currently indicates +"All MobileMe services are online."+
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