Other than “dont’ use Godaddy”, what do I need to know? I’ve never owned a domain or had a website of my own before.

1. Domain registration/host recommendations?
2. Web hosting recommendations? Should I mix #1 and #2?
3. Website template creation suggestions? Have fairly simple needs like service offerings and contact forms but want something without rotating construction cones.
4. What else should I consider? Security? e-mail?
5. Am open to all-in-one for the above, just would like to understand tradeoffs, what to look for/avoid.

TIA