If you're looking for a free web hosting service, you must learn about the 2 basic models just so you know which one fits you best.
Model A - No-Ads Free Web Hosting
This type of free hosting service requires you to register or transfer domain name with them for at least 1 year. Price of new registration or transfer of domain name can cost anywhere from $15 to $35 depending on the "free" hosting service you go with. If you're smart, you can actually get a domain name for about $10 with a reputable domain registrar instead of paying that "free" hosting provider.
Actually, the up front domain registration or transfer fee already covers the basic hosting features, it's just that they make it sound as if the hosting plan is free for you. In other words, whether you get a new domain name or transfer your existing domain name to the free hosting service, you have to pay $15 to $35 before you're entitled to their so-called "free website hosting".
Model B - Sponsored-ads Free Web Hosting
This is truly a free service for you since you need not register or transfer domain name or whatever. You pay zero fees upon signup. But they'll dominate the most prominent positions on all your web pages with sponsored ads. They'll also "do their best" to bombard you with mailers to persuade you to upgrade. That's one thing for sure.
Having said that, there's no free lunch. There's always a catch for the so-called free web hosting. You want no ads, money talks. You want to host at no fee, ads will appear on all your web pages. Simple as that. Here's my suggestion though. If you're creating website for personal use without the aim of making money, then model B is what you should go with since reliability and quality are not your prime concern.
However, if you want to build a real moneymaking business, then whichever free hosting service can kill your bottom line. Simply because of these couple major drawbacks:
1. Free web hosting companies do not come with a robust 24/7 customer support (they can't afford).
2. Free hosting servers are prone to downtime. Your website will get shutdown without warning, probably once or twice per month and with a downtime of few hours up to 48 hours.
Scary? Not if you're just hosting for fun. Again, for serious business, don't ever host your website with any companies that offer free web hosting service.
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