How to Host a Website

Free website hosting is a great option for a website with low traffic, such as a personal website. It's also great for those of us who aren’t tech savvy and just want a free and easy way to put information online. You don't have to let money or tech skills keep you from making the website you want to make.

Method 1: Free Third-Party Hosting

Below is a list of legitimate services, offering free website building and hosting. Most have a variety of professional themes to choose from or the option to customize a theme by changing colors, fonts, and images. Do an online search for specific advantages and limitations before deciding on the best option for you.

• Pros of using the below services include:
  • Free hosting and support
  • Easy to set-up and manage
  • DIY tools
  • Professional looking templates/themes
  • Automatic backups
  • Built-in security features
• Cons of using the below services include:
  • Advertisements on your website
  • Limited customization of templates/themes
  • You will not have your own domain name
  • Limited space and bandwidth

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   Wordpress: Wordpress isn’t just a blog. You can build and host an entire website for free, and there are many professional looking templates to choose from.
   • Check out what features you get with a free Wordpress account: http://en.wordpress.com/features/
     
   • Sign up for a free blog: https://en.wordpress.com/signup/. All you need is an email address. Activate your email address to get started with building your website.
     
   • Visit the support page, which gives you directions on how to set up a website: http://en.support.wordpress.com/