Disadvantages of Free Web Hosts

Disadvantages of Free Web Hosts

1.Can't add interactive features (chat rooms, message boards, games, online ordering etc.)
2.Search engines often ignore them A HUGE disadvantage!
3.Your visitors may doubt your credibility
4.May have banners and/or pop ads on your homepage and/or all of your pages
5.Long and hard-to-remember web address (instead of yourdomain.com)
6.No guarantees of site availability and longevity
7.No branded emails addresses (you@yourdomain.com)
8.Poor help and support options (if any)
9.May not be free forever

Advantages of Owning Your Own Dot Com Name

1.Easy to remember website address (yourdomain.com)
2.No banners or popups
3.Easier to get listed in search engines (Google, Yahoo etc.)
4.You have more control over the look and feel of your website.
5.Multiple branded email addresses (you@yourdomain.com)
6.Plenty of web page space for site expansion
7.No worries of site being removed unexpectedly
8.Looks more professional
9.More flexibility for design and functionality
10.Help is readily available