Anyone can make their own website for free– sometimes within minutes!
There are free website options flying everywhere on the web these days!
But what are the pros and cons?
The following is a general guideline on things to look at and look out for:
PROS of free websites
Quick to start and get online.
An ordered, clean-looking website.
Everything taken care of for you– you don’t have to worry about the cost and effort of finding hosting, and you don’t have to build a website from scratch or know how to code.
Amazing websites that you can create, such as thriving community websites, with the latest social networking features included.
Hundreds of free templates and themes available for some free website options, such as at wordpress.com
No need to worry about renewing hosting; your website stays online year after year.
Great for kids to make their own website.
Great for businesses to try, and then update to professional features later on.
CONS of free websites
You could end up with a cookie-cutter website (one that looks like thousands of others.)
Your website might carry advertisements from the free website company.
Your website might carry links to the free website company.
Your website might have limited customisation options.
If you’re not using your own domain name, your website URL will look like a subdomain. Example: www.mywebsite/freewebsitecompany.com
There might be a charge if you want to use your own domain name.
The best features might involve paid upgrades.
You might not own your own content!
Check the terms and conditions carefully for statements that the company can use your content in any way it sees fit.
(This might just involve promotion – but even then, do you want it broadcast to the world that you’re using a free website provider if you’re running a professional business?)
You could lose your content and website if the company decides on a different format, or if it goes out of business.
(As an example, at the moment, Yahoo 360 is changing over to Yahoo Profiles. If you want to keep your content, you have to change it over. If you didn’t get the message, you’ll lose your website.)
If your website is hacked, the company could decide to delete your account without warning. There are stories of this happening with free blog accounts.
Free websites in this post refers to programs where both the web builder and hosting are free.
With so many different kinds of free websites on offer, it’s impossible to comment about the individual terms and features of each company.
Free websites are are a booming business on the web, and many people seem to be very happy with what they offer. The sheer amount of Wordpress.com and Blogspot sites is testament to that!
You can make your own website completely for free– just be sure to look at the whole picture before jumping in!
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Thanx for the credit
You’re welcome Gabriel – gorgeous image!