Definition:
A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their own website accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own or lease for use by their clients as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. Web hosts can also provide data center space and connectivity to the Internet for servers they do not own to be located in their data center, called collocation. Web hosting is basically rent to stay online. It is better to pay for hosting rather than getting it free to avoid banner ads and such on your website. Also free web hosting companies are not very reliable.
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Disadvantages of Free Web Hosts
• Limited web page space
• Unstable servers with a lot of down time
• Can't add interactive features (chat rooms, message boards, games, online ordering etc.)
• Search engines often ignore them A HUGE disadvantage!
• Your visitors may doubt your credibility
• May have banners and/or pop ads on your homepage and/or all of your pages
• Long and hard-to-remember web address (instead of your domain.com)
• No guarantees of site availability and longevity
• No branded emails addresses (you@yourdomain.com)
• Poor help and support options (if any)
• May not be free forever
Advantages of Commercial Web Hosts
• Easy to remember website address (yourdomain.com)
• No banners or popups
• Easier to get listed in search engines (Google, Yahoo etc.)
• You have more control over the look and feel of your website.
• Multiple branded email addresses (you@yourdomain.com)
• Plenty of web page space for site expansion
• No worries of site being removed unexpectedly
• Looks more professional
• More flexibility for design and functionality
• Help is readily available