Free Host or Video Streaming?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by ecommerce_guru, Jan 2, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi,
    I am about to open a new project and set good budget for it, i have decided to limit my choices to Free Web Host and a TubeLike Site (Video Streaming). i need your opinion about which option should i go!

    NOTE that i have a past experience in free web hosting, i used to own Hostrator.com which has a good reputation and a large number of users but the problem with free hosting is you need to keep it on alert and expecting server shutdown any time you don't act immediately to phishing complains etc..

    Video Stream should be a specific niche not generic, so i guess it should be popular with the marketing budget i am willing to pay.

    Revenue stream for both needs time, i don't expect to get a dime in the first few months but later it should pay for itself.

    What you think? Free Host or Video Streaming?

    Cheers
     
    ecommerce_guru, Jan 2, 2010 IP
  2. Monie

    Monie Peon

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    Running a video streaming site would probably be good. Get some ads and a good amount of users and you would be set.
     
    Monie, Jan 2, 2010 IP
  3. d0rhk

    d0rhk Well-Known Member

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    Theyre both really expensive to run though.. for both you would need atleast your own dedicated server. Right there youre looking at $60+ a month... also administrating your own server would be a hassle...

    Just my 2 cents :)
     
    d0rhk, Jan 2, 2010 IP
  4. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    IMO,go for free hosting coz there still have room for new comer.
    As for tube clone its not recommended coz it use lots more resources than free host.
     
    mentos, Jan 3, 2010 IP