I used them for about a year, but recently they've been having some connectivity issues. Not sure if it's been cleared up.
In exchange for being active on the message boards (posting ~3-4 times a week), you get free webhosting, php and mysql, 250mb space, and something like 10gb of traffic.
If the connectivity issues have been cleared up, it's a great site. I used it to play around and learn php/mysql for a year, but now I just plopped down the whopping $5/month for a webhost. Thankfully they're not so expensive anymore =)
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« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2008, 03:23:06 PM »
I find it deceiving that they use the word "free" when the right name for it should be "barter hosting" or "trade hosting" or "ad-funded hosting". But, as strange as it might sound, the world doesn't revolve around me , so the so called free hosting will remain "free hosting". Too many people in the hosting industry use this term and too many regular people look for "free hosting" for it to go away.
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« Reply #15 on: May 15, 2008, 11:16:54 AM »
If you want to experiment with a website or maybe try learning everything there is to know before spending money, free hosting services are an acceptable option. On the other hand, if you are serious about having your own site and want a truly stable experience and robust solution, paid hosting is the only sensible alternative.
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« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2008, 07:14:45 AM »
in my case, i just match what budget the client can afford. since some allot just $10 a year for their domain and hosting, it would do. now if they dont want downtimes, they have to shell out more.
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« Reply #19 on: Jun 09, 2008, 04:37:19 PM »
Apart from the fact that 'free' hosting is free, what are the other advantages? Would I be in serious trouble if I took free hosting. I am experimenting with a website I am building now. I am subscribed with Hostgator but I think it's too expensive since I am not really functional yet.
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