In order to get started with web hosting you need a plan. You need to know what it is you want to host and there must be a particular reason and goal for you to host a web site. You must have thought of some very important and specific questions prior to web hosting. It cannot be something as generic as "I want a website so I can make money." You shouldn't get a web hosting for that thought alone even though that may be the ultimate goal. You need to be more specific. So try to answer these questions.

What kind of a web site do I want? What is the purpose of the site? Is it a blog? Is it an informational site? Is it a site that sells something? Do I want to spread a particular message?

For instance, lets say I want to make an informational site about cats. My goal is to make a site that teaches people about various types of cats and kittens. Perhaps my goal is to have a niche site with something specific about cats and perhaps another goal is to develop a good amount of traffic aimed at people who love cats. Sales and advertising could be then made targeted to this population group.

It doesn't matter what type of web site you want to develop. You just need to know what your objective is to find a domain name and then start with web hosting. First, you begin with an idea. Second, you brand the idea starting with a domain name. Then you find a web host for your site as you begin or when you complete the development process.