Website Digital Textbook Tools
Wix is a free (paid premium) service that allows you to easily create flash based websites.
Weebly is a free (paid premium) tool that lets you drag and drop your way to a professional looking site. If I moved away from Google Sites, this is what I'd use. Kathy Schrock mentioned in a Monday TIESsession that this is what she uses. Weebly provides great support with videos and step by step instructions.
Google Sites is my tool of choice. It's free, easy to use, and provides advanced tools that scale with your needs. Molly Schroeder is another TIES presenter who has gather some great resources. A few of her links are linked below.
Official help page from Google
Unofficial help with lots of resources
Official training and certification
Examples, guides, and tips from Molly Schroeder
More resources from Molly Schroeder
Hosting
If you want your own custom domain name (www._______.com), you'll need to look into hosting options. This article looks at five popular choices.