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Methods used for registration of free web hosting accounts are :1. Instant / Simultaneous Activation.This is the most preferred method used by the free web hosts service providers. In this method usually a general registration form is supposed to be filled by the end user. The forms required field generally includes, the personal information, username, password and activation email. But to be specific these fields varies according to the web host providers own choice and requirements. 2. Approved Activation.In this type of method the application for a hosting account has to be reviewed and approved by the hosting provider. The applications are approved and validated by the persons high in hierarchy. Depending upon the details provided by the users question of approval or non approval is answered according to policies for approval and activation as deemed fit by host provider. Main aim or objective behind all this is to prevent spam and phishing sites. 3. Posting in forums.Some hosts require posting in a forum. Forum-based free hosting requires users to either reach a certain amount of posts before getting a free hosting account, or be an active contributor in the forum. Forum-based free hosting often work on a system of points where posts give points to a user and can be used as credits toward getting a hosting account or more resources. Typically, the forum where users have to post contain advertising as the hosts way of making a profit. 4. Top Level domain registration.This another common method used to provide the free hosting account. In this method for getting a new hosting account it is a necessary to register a top level domain (.com, .net, .info, .biz etc.) with the respective hosting provider. This method is provided by many good players in the hosting business. The main purpose of using such a method is to give look and feel of the of the services being provided by the host and at the same charging some amount of services being provided through the cost involved in the domain registration. | |||||
Common methods used to cover the cost involved for providing free web hosting servicesA. Advertising on the customer’s website:This the most common method employed by the majority of the free hosting providers. Selling on the customer sites is generally considered a fair trade - the reasoning is that high traffic sites are more expensive to host, but the additional traffic allows for additional ad impressions therefore covering the cost. Various methods of providing online advertisements : 1. Banner Advertisement : In this method banners are provided on the user’s web site by the web host. Most common position for providing banners are top and bottom of web page. 2. Text Links : In this method text links are used as an advertising medium. Text links comprises of the advertisements by the web host’s sponsors or partners etc. Examples :
3. Pop up : This method is in lesser use these days but still is one of the favorites methods employed for advertising by the service provider. This method is normally employed along with other modes of advertising. Examples :
4. Google Adsense Ads: Another way of monetizing is by inducing google adsense ads in the customers web page. Examples : B. ReferralsUsing a simple form of viral marketing, these providers rely on the users to spread the offer. The ratio of free to paid accounts is known, and by having each user refer a number of friends, the hosting provider is able to get enough paid accounts to cover the cost. |
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Publishing of a site Methods involved in free web hosting services for publishing a site online : A. web-based file management system: In this method no FTP accounts are available. The transfer of files and material from one’s computer is done using file manager as provided by the web hosts. File manager is basically a script that is used upload the site material, manage the individual files, publish the material etc. Examples:
B. FTP or File Transfer Protocol Accounts: This is a popular method and is probably the easiest method to publish. FTP account is a set of information which includes FTP host name, FTP user name and FTP password. As far as the clients are concerned though there are large number of clients but popular ones include FileZilla, CuteFTP, Smart FTP, File Commander. C: Custom Templates: There are many free web hosting companies which provide custom templates as a medium to build web pages. In these types of sites one does not have the ability to upload one’s own site material. The only material and tools at one’s disposal are those provided by the web host. Most of such web hosts are typically involved in providing hosting accounts to publish online journals, blogs etc. Examples : |
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| Advantages Free web hosting service can be great for the newbies who have just started to gear up their skills for website making. It can provide a good platform to test one's html skills and get a feel of website creation. The experience gathered, can be handy in near future when a person switches over to a professional web development projects. Those who are looking for small hobby site, personal website for friends or family, non-profit site etc.then this service is a right choice. Disadvantages
Some of these are: 1. They have no guarantees. Other Types Of Services 1. Shared Web Hosting |
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