PBEM Hosting Suggestions

[snowcrash22]

Hello! First post and all that good stuff.

I am seriously considering hosting a PBEM game, which I understand is a long term investment of time with MP games Lasting months.

However, I would like to get some suggestions/comments from experienced players about hosting a DoM noob game.

Preferences about settings?
Ideal turnaround time?
Managing players who are tardy with their turns?
Websites? Posting maps or updates and such?
Genral PBEM gamer etiquette? (I have only really played Diplomacy by email in the past...usually dying rather quickly)

Thanks and I appreciate any input.

P.S. This game rocks.