Domain name with free hosting is possible?

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by Lary121, Feb 2, 2009.

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    I want to have a low cost idea to have my own website from you. I want to buy a domain name and host it from any free web hosting site. Will there be any problem in future in such type of free hosting?
     
    Lary121, Feb 2, 2009 IP
  2. bobbydeo

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    I would suggest you not to go in for free hosting. There is no guarantee for the uptime which is important.
     
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    If you are spending few bucks on domain, then why not spend a few to buy hosting. You will find many cheap hosting around here, check mine around if you are interested. :)
     
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    It's possible. Go to 000webhost.com
     
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    kailash Well-Known Member

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    If you are planning to use for business purposes then I would recommend you to go with paid hosting. With free web hosting, you will not get any uptime guarantee as well as data security.

    Kailash
     
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    It's perfect possible, but not recommended, due the above reasons.

    The term that your are seeking is "URL Forwarding" ;)

    Just look in the control panel of the company where you registerd your domain.
    There should be an option to silent redirect the domain to somewhere else ...

    but it's not recommended, if you take your business seriously...
     
    trinity-be, Feb 4, 2009 IP
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    there are paid hosting that provides free domain if you purchase hosting from them..
     
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    I have some space available on a Direct Admin server I own. PM me if you'd like to have an account ;)
     
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  9. committed2u

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    i heard you can get a free domain and free host at MSN (microsoft), but the domain almost nontransferable (very high fee to transfer). a small business account if i'm not mistaken. try to search more info at google.
     
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    You can get free domain host from the following sites
    000webhost.com
    freehostia.com
    awardspace.com
     
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  11. Lary121

    Lary121 Active Member

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    I have found that one.com is providing that free domain and free host from msn but it is only for 1 year and after that they are charging normal rate. Is that the site you have mentioned?
     
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    There will be also ownership issue of domain name if you go for free hosting+free domain.
     
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    free domain is like living on another person's livingroom.. anytime keep packed to move on ( which means backup ur data and be ready to find a new domain if they kick you )

    free hosting is bit more decent if you have ur own domain. unless u make much noise ( bandwidth and more space ) you could be there happily. if you want more space / features / control. you need to show your wallet somewhere..
     
    gilmapaiyan, Feb 5, 2009 IP