Why are Free Domains not Preferred ?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by satangod, Sep 20, 2007.

  1. #1
    I want to know that there are websites like freedomain .co.nr and dot.tk offering free redirect domain names .

    But very less blogs use it.

    I wonder why ? Is there some problem to these domain names?
     
    satangod, Sep 20, 2007 IP
  2. Nora

    Nora Well-Known Member

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    I guess its because it shows that you're not willing to put money into what you're doing + unwanted ads. You can buy a domain name for the price of a burger.. it would be a waste not to buy one.
     
    Nora, Sep 20, 2007 IP
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    terminator69 Notable Member

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    Ads.......and people find it easier to type in a .com
     
    terminator69, Sep 20, 2007 IP
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    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    You also have less control over the look and feel, as well as the content delivery if you want to optimize anything
     
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    save Active Member

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    with domains as low as $1 for a dot info then there is not much point using free domains these days with all the ads, spam and the cheap look that will apear to your visitors with free domains.
     
    save, Sep 20, 2007 IP
  6. omidse

    omidse Peon

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    it wont look professional
    also these free domain forwarding websites may put ads , hold time before loading your website, put pop ups ,or even CACEL your Account
    and that means you would lose anything you had
     
    omidse, Sep 20, 2007 IP
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    huiz41 Active Member

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    Unwanted ads PLUS...
    Redirection is a crappy way of SEO...you want to advertise the redirect link, but the more clicks, the more optimization goes with the redirect link; which battles your real hosted link instead of combined optimaztion.

    Short version= your advertised and most visited redirection link has no content.
     
    huiz41, Sep 21, 2007 IP