Freehosts soon to die? - GoFuckYourself.com

01-18-2003, 09:29 PM

Considering the current prices of (even) dedicated machines, and cheapest bandwidth prices ever, I am wondering if freehosts are still being used at all? Or is it mostly only used by new people who don't want to take the risk and buy bandwidth from a host?

Spoonie Luv · 01-18-2003, 09:31 PM

I've yet to use a freehost. Everytime I try I get too frustrated.

Pornwolf · 01-18-2003, 09:31 PM

I'm sure there are some people still using them but I really never saw the point in using a free host with a banner on the top and bottom of my page. That's just crazy.

01-18-2003, 09:32 PM

Not only the header/footer pain-in-the-ass, but honestly, what TGPs still admit freehosted galleries? It's not like there isn't enough paying submitters out there...

xxxdesign-net · 01-18-2003, 09:34 PM

Well, if they give free content... more free traffic... less ads.... might be good for starters... getting listed on link-o-rama etc....

(btw, not related but how much traffic/day can you expect from the link-o-rama.com directory? )

The Other Steve · 01-18-2003, 10:42 PM

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Originally posted by Pornwolf
I'm sure there are some people still using them but I really never saw the point in using a free host with a banner on the top and bottom of my page. That's just crazy.

Yeah but you obviously have at least half a brain and a bit of a clue.

Unfortunately for this industry there still are people using free hosts - in fact there are some boards where if it ain't free they don't want to know about it.

The Other Steve · 01-18-2003, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by Equinox
Not only the header/footer pain-in-the-ass, but honestly, what TGPs still admit freehosted galleries? It's not like there isn't enough paying submitters out there...

The Hun - every newbie's aspiration is to get a gallery listed on The Hun but most of them aren't prepared to put their money where their mouth is so they use free hosts.

echo465 · 01-18-2003, 11:21 PM

I thought freehosts were supposed to die like 3 years ago. That's what all the predictions said anyway.

MonkeyMan · 01-18-2003, 11:27 PM

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Originally posted by The Other Steve
The Hun - every newbie's aspiration is to get a gallery listed on The Hun but most of them aren't prepared to put their money where their mouth is so they use free hosts.

People using my free hosting get listed on the hun all the time.

Me loves 404 traffic

Mark · 01-18-2003, 11:32 PM

Wanna get listed on worldsex or absolut series?

http://easythumbs.com

Wanna get listed on easypic?

http://freegalleryhost.net

Wanna get listed on al4a?

http://freehostland.com

Wanna get listed on bulldoglist?

http://hosts4free.com

Wanna start your own tgp on a freehost?

tgp.premiumbabes.com

Wanna start your own freehost?? See the sig..

XXXManager · 01-19-2003, 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by Mark

Wanna get listed on worldsex or absolut series?
http://easythumbs.com
Wanna get listed on easypic?
http://freegalleryhost.net
Wanna get listed on al4a?
http://freehostland.com
Wanna get listed on bulldoglist?
http://hosts4free.com
Wanna start your own tgp on a freehost?
tgp.premiumbabes.com
Wanna start your own freehost?? See the sig..

touche dude

The fact that FreeHosts are still there inspite of all prediction means something. Among other things it means that they are evolving.. I personally know that the margins are narrowing but if we take what Equinox said in the first post - prices of BW and other stuff are dropping so its also cheaper to run FreeHosts - especially of its a big one and can bargain prices down.
It is said that having your own server makes more money - well, it is probably true but it requires initial "investment". Some people don't want to risk that.
But - I guess making money without spending any is smart enough.

capribex · 01-20-2003, 04:55 AM

lots of webmasters want anonymity, and they only get it with a freehost. most big TGPs accept specific freehosts and not others (as mark noted). i think most freehosts today offer more to the webmaster than just free hosting. its a viable business model if they make it one. those freehosts who's main business was general purpose freehost - are gone now.

dav555add · 01-20-2003, 08:42 AM

After the hosted pics/movies galleries trend by most sponsor, I see the same trend happening with freehost, already some of the big sponsors are offering free hosting without any kind of banner as long as you only push their program, and I have even seen one who allows you to push other program, as long as it's not more than 50%!
So, it might get harder for free host to survive. However, I think it will be better for the industry, since it will rid us of the amateurs who call themselves webmaster and give our industry a bad name.

superweb · 01-20-2003, 09:33 AM

Yes, freehosts are maybe going to die. Revsharehost's and sponsor's "free bannerfree hosts" is better solution for newbies, I think.
But, when I used freehosts, some of my freehosted galleries bringed me $100 or more, so it's possible to make some money on freehost.

FreeFastHost · 01-20-2003, 09:38 AM

FreeHosts won't be dead for a long time.

FreeFastHost · 01-20-2003, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by FreeFastHost
FreeHosts won't be dead for a long time.

You'd be surprised how many big paysite and tgp webmasters use freehosts for galleries.

playa · 01-20-2003, 09:41 AM

Free Hosts are ruining the industry

stocktrader23 · 01-20-2003, 10:33 AM

Everything ruins the industry.

01-18-2003, 09:29 PM	#1
X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	Freehosts soon to die? Considering the current prices of (even) dedicated machines, and cheapest bandwidth prices ever, I am wondering if freehosts are still being used at all? Or is it mostly only used by new people who don't want to take the risk and buy bandwidth from a host?

01-18-2003, 09:31 PM	#3
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	I'm sure there are some people still using them but I really never saw the point in using a free host with a banner on the top and bottom of my page. That's just crazy. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

01-18-2003, 11:21 PM	#8
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01-18-2003, 11:32 PM	#10
Mark Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 600	Wanna get listed on worldsex or absolut series? http://easythumbs.com Wanna get listed on easypic? http://freegalleryhost.net Wanna get listed on al4a? http://freehostland.com Wanna get listed on bulldoglist? http://hosts4free.com Wanna start your own tgp on a freehost? tgp.premiumbabes.com Wanna start your own freehost?? See the sig.. Last edited by Mark; 01-18-2003 at 11:45 PM..

01-20-2003, 04:55 AM	#12
capribex Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 382	lots of webmasters want anonymity, and they only get it with a freehost. most big TGPs accept specific freehosts and not others (as mark noted). i think most freehosts today offer more to the webmaster than just free hosting. its a viable business model if they make it one. those freehosts who's main business was general purpose freehost - are gone now. __________________ <b>For sale: Country in Europe, French speaking. Will not accept Belgium as tender. Offers above $1 should be sent to [email protected]<b>

01-18-2003, 09:31 PM	#2
Spoonie Luv Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crankerville Posts: 1,003	I've yet to use a freehost. Everytime I try I get too frustrated.

01-18-2003, 09:32 PM	#4
X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	Not only the header/footer pain-in-the-ass, but honestly, what TGPs still admit freehosted galleries? It's not like there isn't enough paying submitters out there...

01-18-2003, 09:34 PM	#5
xxxdesign-net My hips don't lie Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 10,129	Well, if they give free content... more free traffic... less ads.... might be good for starters... getting listed on link-o-rama etc.... (btw, not related but how much traffic/day can you expect from the link-o-rama.com directory? )

01-20-2003, 08:42 AM	#13
dav555add Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,427	After the hosted pics/movies galleries trend by most sponsor, I see the same trend happening with freehost, already some of the big sponsors are offering free hosting without any kind of banner as long as you only push their program, and I have even seen one who allows you to push other program, as long as it's not more than 50%! So, it might get harder for free host to survive. However, I think it will be better for the industry, since it will rid us of the amateurs who call themselves webmaster and give our industry a bad name. __________________ ...

01-20-2003, 09:33 AM	#14
superweb Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 550	Yes, freehosts are maybe going to die. Revsharehost's and sponsor's "free bannerfree hosts" is better solution for newbies, I think. But, when I used freehosts, some of my freehosted galleries bringed me $100 or more, so it's possible to make some money on freehost. __________________ <B><A HREF="http://www.webair.com/cgi-bin/in?136">Webair</A> - Virtual hosting from $9.95, dedicated from $119, complete paysite sollutions, reseller program. Most stable host ever!

01-20-2003, 09:38 AM	#15
FreeFastHost Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,588	FreeHosts won't be dead for a long time.

01-20-2003, 09:41 AM	#17
playa Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 6,432	Free Hosts are ruining the industry

01-20-2003, 10:33 AM	#18
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