Author Topic: What happened to free web hosting? (Read 3418 times)

Alex Melen · « **on:** October 08, 2007, 11:10:13 AM »

A nostalgic review of what happened to some of the largest free web hosts (Geocities, Xoom, FortuneCity, etc..) during the last decade: What happened to free web hosting?

« **on:** October 08, 2007, 11:10:13 AM »

LincolnAve · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2007, 12:54:43 AM »

The same thing that happened to Free ISPs, Even NetZero is only giving away 10 hours of free dial up service that would be enough for a small email account.

The model that once was is gone.

It is very hard to support a free service, you should be proud that you are still around.

LincolnAve

Alex Melen · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2007, 04:39:43 PM »

You're right... Netzero always looked like they would be offering a free service forever. Then I remember one day I went to their site and all of a sudden it was now $9.99/month. I still think they offer free internet, but the amount of ads they show has gone up and they only allow you to use it 10 hours/month.

gavinhall12 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2010, 11:41:16 PM »

It is observed that some of largest free hosting sites such Geocities and NetZero are giving away an average of 10 hours of free dial up service.

newbie2010 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2010, 07:49:07 AM »

So what is wrong with free web hosting?

cruzer_rock · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2011, 03:59:48 AM »

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wagering · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:45:27 AM »

Quote from: newbie2010 on October 19, 2010, 07:49:07 AM

So what is wrong with free web hosting?

Well, they can ruin your plans especially when you are in a very tight budget. Imagine setting up your goals with free web host on your side, then waking up one day that the free web host provider is closing down for no reason. It can leave you hanging.

Crish Bronzs · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2011, 06:19:12 AM »

So what is the out put of this forums, don't go after free hosting. Spends some bucks from your pocket & enjoy your hosting, with good and better future of our site.

seoconsultant1 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2011, 04:13:11 AM »

I think it is very hard to support a free service, you should be proud that you are still around.

alan123 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2011, 06:01:51 AM »

In free hosting, there were restrictions like they used to show their ads on your site or if you won't get this many users per month, the account is over. Well now all the information can be shared on free blogs, so people tend to go less towards free hosting. Blogs are also iPhone and Android touch phone friendly.

iPhoneUnlock · « **Reply #10 on:** June 28, 2011, 11:18:30 PM »

Imagine setting up your goals with free web host on your side, then waking up one day that the free web host provider is closing down for no reason. It can leave you hanging.

Bergryen · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2011, 04:26:07 AM »

It is very limited by what features you have available to you. Free hosting environments can at times be beneficial to those only wanting a very simple website, no frills, more or less a personal one-page website.

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hostingraja · « **Reply #13 on:** November 03, 2011, 07:12:26 AM »

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eliza · « **Reply #14 on:** November 25, 2011, 12:11:27 AM »

Good info!! Thanks for sharing.

mamatha · « **Reply #15 on:** November 25, 2011, 08:14:07 AM »

Thanks for sharing this information, i think free hosting has disappeared because marketers are becoming more sophisticated. Free hosting seemed to come with a catch. For example, you have to display advertising. Godaddy offers free hosting to existing customers but no sane commercial website would choose that option: you have to accept advertising.

Mclaurin Rachel · « **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2011, 04:29:12 AM »

I have not good experience with free web hosting. My site of 1 year old was deleted with out any notice. So bad it it is.

brodyclay1221 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 10, 2011, 01:19:59 AM »

So what's the out place of this forums, do not follow free hosting. Spends some used from your pocket and fancy your hosting, with sensible and higher way forward for our website.

brilliantminds · « **Reply #18 on:** December 19, 2011, 08:00:36 AM »

I suppose nothing last forever no matter how good it is. 110mb is still alive, a free hosting with limited features. Free hosting might be good for practicing, testing campaigns but not for hosting a business site.

jrussel · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2011, 01:53:46 AM »

Right Nothing last forever, and so the Free Web Hosting

And now there are many hosting companies which provides very cheap hosting.

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