Yes, Geocities sucks for hosting a web site, but I've never seen it down. I used to have my web site there, but I got ultimate hook ups and never have to mess with ads, poor service, or size limitations again.

Edit:

Ouch...only 200k on shinehost? What kinda site can you fit in 200k?

If you're putting a sig pic there, and you follow my instructions, then your troubles will be minimal.
--WetWired