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Free Web Site Hosting
by Zachary Zerries
Simply put, free web site hosting means
a web server will provide space to their
customers at no charge. However, in
exchange for the free space, some form of
mandatory advertising is normally
attached. It's an excellent idea if you're
looking for a no-cost solution, and is
generally applicable to those running a
personal web site or a non-profit
organization online.
Since it's free hosting, the features
that are normally offered can be limited
compared with those of paid web hosting.
One significant disadvantage to free web
hosting has to do with providers requiring
you to place their ads on your web
pages--it's the only way they will
continue to offer you the space for free.
Most of the time you will only get support
through the Internet, and it's almost
impossible to get someone on the phone.
Free Web Hosting Groundwork
With
Free Web Site Hosting, comes lack of
obligation on some companies parts to look
after all their customers. Thus, if you
feel you're not getting the proper
treatment, it might be a good idea to
start looking for another host. There are
many sites in the market who are willing
and able to take on a "free" client, in
order to promote more of their services.
Like other web hosting plans, free web
site hosting will require some research.
As aforementioned, free web hosting
doesn't provide you with many of the same
comforts and features as a monthly payment
plan. Customer service may not be as
reliable, which makes it even more of a
challenge to find a server whom you can
trust; but if you put in enough time,
there's a good chance you will find a
compatible host.
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