I would like a domain name also, not any with a subdomain or /mysite etc. It also needs to allow ftp, asp, and mysql. Eventually I would like to expand, so also something with the ability to upgrade. Any suggestions?

http://www.LocoDomains.com or http://www.JuicyHosting.com they both are very very good

I have had these guys for a couple of years with very few troubles.

www.hummingbirdhosting.com

Godaddy is affordable and reliable.

I have my web sites on godaddy.com. They have 24 hour support so you can call them anytime. They have everything you mentioned in your question.

The only drawback to ordering anything from their site is that they try to sell you everything under the sun, so you need to slog through their ads.

Begin with setting up your own webpage as your current internet provider will provide free hosting as discussed below.

If you are currently a paid Internet subscriber, you are entitled to a "homepage" which often contains simple navigation and editing tools. And if you use the Netscape browser, the built-in Composer feature is a superior HTML authoring tool which is totally free. You can easily generate a full-blown website as a Homepage.