Sunday, 1 April 2012

Why Using Free Web Hosting Services Is Not Recommended

By Marcus Ryan


Hosting a website does not have to be expensive if you think about it. If you have a personal or business site one thing is for sure you will need hosting. The problem is finding a quality provider that is affordable. Most people use shared hosting plans because is more affordable. It is recommended you find a company that offers both a reliable and affordable service.

An example of a bad decision with a host is using free web hosting for business websites. Many people who use free hosting have experienced some problems. One of the disadvantages of using this type of service is that you don't get to use your own domain name. Usually this services provide subdomains for every member. Some people who are just starting out have no problem using free hosting.

If you think about it, there are more disadvantages than advantages when using free hosting. If you own a website and you are trying to sell something using a subdomain might not be good for business. Simply because your credibility might not be strong if your site is not professionally made. Another disadvantage is that you also are sharing the server with thousands of other sites. If the server goes down so will thousands of other sites.

Not to mention the big number of consecutive advertisements that your page will show. Because you are using their service you yield the right of publicity on your site. Therefore, you have to allow it whether you like it or not. With free hosting you're just selling space on your website in exchange for free accommodation. If you think about it you will notice that it is not really free.

Keep mind of these companies don't really offer customer service. If you have a question or need help with something you might be alone trying to solve it. If you want to have a professional site then you need all the necessary tools. Try to determined all your website needs so you can get the best possible hosting plan. Not only will you have more control of your site but will look more professional.




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