Nowadays, there are many free webhosting services available on the Internet. Sometimes it can be difficult to choose which one is best for you. First of all, you need to bear in mind free wehosting usually have some limitations such as not allowed email accounts, no mysql databases, no perl etc. It varies from each web host.
There are sometimes hidden cost as well for free webhosting. For example, you need to register a domain name from the web host before you can have free web hosting. Other place restriction on bandwidth, disk space and if you exceed them, expect to pay some money.
Another type is some web host will place banners, text links etc on your webpage. Some only occupy a small amount of screen space while others can be as large as one-third. Geocities.com is an example of a free webhosting service that places banners, text links on your webpage.
With that said, if you really have no money, then there is no choice but to get free webhosting. It is also useful if you are new to web design and can use it for testing purposes. I still have one hosted on geocities with my first designed personal webpage.
There are literally thousands of free webhosting services out there but I will recommend the top 3 which I have used before.
1. Champshost.com
Champhost is in my opinion is the best free webhosting service. They give 1000MB diskspace, no ads on your webpage and allows php, cgi, perl. The only thing they ask for is you contribute some post to their forum which isn’t so hard.
2. 100webspace.com
100webspace get my vote as the second best. They offer 100MB space, all full features as a paid web hosting, that includes, email, ftp, php, mysql etc. The only thing I did not like they have ads on your webpage but it isn’t too big to be a distraction.
3. Neopages.net
I like neopages because they are actually one of the few webhosting services that do not make any kind of money from offering free webhosting. They offer 150MB space, no ads as well as PHP, cgi, mysql, email, ftp etc.
The only issue is approval is on a case by case by members voting and you must have an existing website published already. It is pretty hard to get in since they only allow 3 each week.
As you can see, these 3 are just my favorites and there are a lot more free webhosting services available. Do remember to read the terms and conditions carefully to make sure you are actually getting free web hosting
Also, once you have some money do consider upgrading to paid hosting as they offer a lot more features and better support. You can go to any web hosting or webmaster forums where from time to time, webhosting companies offer big discounts for web hosting.
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Sunday, 10 May 2009
Free Web Hosting Services
A web hosting company is one that provides server hard drive space for websites. It seems like everyone has a website these days so finding the right web hosting service is crucial. Companies that provide these services are popping up all over the Internet. Some are good and some are not. Some are expensive and some are free.
There really are companies out there that provide web hosting services for free. Some of these companies offer unlimited storage space. Does that sound like a great deal, especially if you're in business? That depends on the company providing the service and your website needs.
If you type the words “free web hosting services” into any search engine, you will get several pages of links to sift through. Choosing whether to go with the free service or not is a decision that only you can make. It will largely depend on the reason you have a website. Free web hosting services are great options for people that use their sites for personal use. They can work for businesses as well, but many times business owners feel more comfortable choosing a professional paid hosting service due to the most important factor to consider when choosing a hosting service of any type—dependability. The list below contains tips which will help you in your search.
•Does the hosting company have 24/7 customer service available? If you get stuck making changes in the middle of the night and don't know what to do, how will you get your website back up and running? Customer service is important during times like this.
•How much file space do they allow you? Any site that offers fewer than 5 GB for a business is not worth your consideration. If you have a business, you may want to consider having more than 5 GB of space available to you.
•Will you have access to CGI bin files? You may not understand the technical aspects of this question but it is important to have this access.
•How does their upload process work? Can you use FTP?
•How long has the service company been in business? If they have been around for several years, they are going to be more stable.
•Can you contact them by phone? Some small companies do not have customer service departments. You still need the ability to get in contact with someone by phone if you have any important questions or needs.
•What kind of security do they have? Hackers are everywhere and they may target your site. Sometimes they will try to hack into the server itself to gain access to your important files. What systems are replaced to keep your website and files secure?
•How reliable is this company? Is there a backup system in place in the event that the server with your website goes down? This is important because your customers expect your site to be there when they wish to visit.
Free Web hosting services can be a great option if the company is dependable. Do your research carefully. If you decide to free hosting service is your best bet, go for it. Read More .....
There really are companies out there that provide web hosting services for free. Some of these companies offer unlimited storage space. Does that sound like a great deal, especially if you're in business? That depends on the company providing the service and your website needs.
If you type the words “free web hosting services” into any search engine, you will get several pages of links to sift through. Choosing whether to go with the free service or not is a decision that only you can make. It will largely depend on the reason you have a website. Free web hosting services are great options for people that use their sites for personal use. They can work for businesses as well, but many times business owners feel more comfortable choosing a professional paid hosting service due to the most important factor to consider when choosing a hosting service of any type—dependability. The list below contains tips which will help you in your search.
•Does the hosting company have 24/7 customer service available? If you get stuck making changes in the middle of the night and don't know what to do, how will you get your website back up and running? Customer service is important during times like this.
•How much file space do they allow you? Any site that offers fewer than 5 GB for a business is not worth your consideration. If you have a business, you may want to consider having more than 5 GB of space available to you.
•Will you have access to CGI bin files? You may not understand the technical aspects of this question but it is important to have this access.
•How does their upload process work? Can you use FTP?
•How long has the service company been in business? If they have been around for several years, they are going to be more stable.
•Can you contact them by phone? Some small companies do not have customer service departments. You still need the ability to get in contact with someone by phone if you have any important questions or needs.
•What kind of security do they have? Hackers are everywhere and they may target your site. Sometimes they will try to hack into the server itself to gain access to your important files. What systems are replaced to keep your website and files secure?
•How reliable is this company? Is there a backup system in place in the event that the server with your website goes down? This is important because your customers expect your site to be there when they wish to visit.
Free Web hosting services can be a great option if the company is dependable. Do your research carefully. If you decide to free hosting service is your best bet, go for it. Read More .....
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