How to Find Free Website Hosting

If you are interested in having a website, one of the issues you'll have to explore is who will "host" it, or make it accessible on the Web. While you could pay for a web host, it's possible to host your own site.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Perform a search on the Internet using your favorite search engine. Use terms such as "free web hosting" or "host website for free." You'll be amazed at how many free web hosts you'll have to choose from.
2. Investigate a few of the free web hosts. Even though the search engine provides a listing of free web hosts, you must investigate and read the fine print provided by the ones you're interested in. Even among free web hosts, some have better deals than others.
3. Select hosts that do not place ads on your website. It is commonplace for free web hosting sites to place ads on your web pages in lieu of charging a fee. However, some hosts do not place intrusive ads on your site.
4. Find out if you can place your own ads on your site. Some free websites do not allow you to post your own banner ads. If you are looking to make a little extra money from your website, it is crucial to know if the free web host puts limitations on your options for generating revenue.
5. Determine how much space you need. The web hosting sites offer a wide range of server space. It can range anywhere from 100 MB to over 20,000 MB. If you believe your site will grow to need in excess of 100 MB in disc space, keep that in mind when you search for your free web host.

Tips & Warnings

• Read a few reviews on the free web host before you sign up. Creating and uploading a website is no easy task. Website creation is time-consuming and requires a lot of fine detail work. You want to make sure the free host you choose is one you are going to stick with for awhile.