Is everything free a bad idea?

**C0ldf1re** · 03-22-2010 06:24 AM

So far as I can see, professional websites pay for their hosting / domain / software. But there are quite a few no-ads free hosts etc. Why don't people "in the know" use free things?

Some friends have "volunteered" me to do "the technical bits" about setting up a new forum for local garden enthusiasts. It probably will never get very big.

First thoughts were to do it all for free.

a) Free ad-free webhosting from x10hosting.com, or from byethost.com or hostcell.net.
b) Domain name from co.cc or .tk for free.
c) Forum software from MyBB or phpBB is free.

But if free is a good idea, why don't the "grown ups" (like this forum) do it?

**C0ldf1re** · 03-23-2010 12:26 AM

No replies?

Was this the wrong forum to ask those questions?

**daisy17** · 03-23-2010 12:31 AM

Hi,

That would be nice. I am quite interested on those one. Are you sure it is free ?
You mean free domain and free hosting?

**pingpipe** · 03-24-2010 05:35 PM

Many hostmasters want the available tech support and service level guarantee that often comes with paid hosting.

**Hafsoh** · 03-26-2010 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by C0ldf1re

So far as I can see, professional websites pay for their hosting / domain / software. But there are quite a few no-ads free hosts etc. Why don't people "in the know" use free things?

But if free is a good idea, why don't the "grown ups" (like this forum) do it?

The main reason why free is not so good is the reliability, paid are usually safe to use, it all depends on what you use your forum for... depends on the type of community you're building...