Electrum is not very user-friendly for newbies, so people should take note of that. If you are not planning to store large amounts of bitcoins in web wallets, then Blockchain.info is fine. Use both if you need to, but Blockchain.info is by far the easiest web wallet to use.

I use several methods, including web/desktop/hardware/paper wallets and had no problems with any of them. Store most of your coins <80%+> on paper wallets and experiment with the other options, with the rest of the coins. ^smile^