The Ups And Downs Of Free Web Hosting

Right now is a good time to get set up with web hosting because there are a lot of companies doing just that. What you need to understand is the difference between a web host that charges and one that doesn't. Immediately people think that they will get a deal with a free web host because it will give them what they want for nothing. Free will usually cost you at some point and it doesn't come with all the options as a fee based service.

Obviously the best thing to say about free web hosting is that you don't get a bill. You can sign up through your internet provider sometimes and it is great to make your own little spot on the web to show off your latest adventure photos and to keep in touch with family. Some people use them to trade plants and things like that. Many companies that specialize in web hosting will offer that type of service for free. It is the business entrepreneurs that want a service that has a lot more options available to them and that is why you need to pay, that is something more serious.

One thing that is not attractive about a free site is the fact that you will not be able to get a huge amount of space. Generally they won't even tell you how much space that you will get when signing up. For running a business you want that option of space, it is a huge deal breaker because you need room for all your pictures of your products and services. That is how you sell online, with pictures. If it is just for you as a fun thing then it will probably be perfect at whatever size it is.

Another issue that is unacceptable to a business with free hosting is the downtime. When you pay for service you will get a guarantee or at least a good estimate of the amount of up time that you will get. This is the time that your site is open for business which is what you want as much as possible. If your site is just a fun thing for you to share with people then it being closed regularly won't be a big deal because they can check again later.

If you are planning your new online business look at all the options before you sign up with the free host. It looks good at first but then when you realize all the things that you need, it is obvious that the better option is paying just a little and getting what you want.