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chodadog · 04-14-2002, 06:54 AM

Hi, i wanna start a freehost.

And i need some information. Where should i host a server? How much outlay should i be expecting to get this thing off the ground. Ongoing costs, etc. Any additional info would be great too.

Cheers

Theo · 04-14-2002, 07:15 AM

if you don't know the answers in your questions, it is better not to start a free host. trust me ;)

Tipsy · 04-14-2002, 07:19 AM

Soul Rebel summed it up - don't.

Sovjetz · 04-14-2002, 07:20 AM

5 simple reasons NOT to start a freehost

1. the concept is not unique, you have to compete with a lot of people who are likely to have more money/experience/reputation etc.

2. Some big freehosts still struggle to make profit. Even if it seems they've got everything in the right place.

3. People have lost faith in freehosts (especially starting ones) because there have been so many scams......

4. The bankruptcy or failure rate of freehosts is pretty high. why?
Most starting freehosts underestimate the costs and workload such an operation requires

5. Finnally maybe even the most important reason: I you have put tons of time and money into your own freehost and have managed to make some profit, it would have been WAY more profitable to spend the money and time on another project...!!!!

hope I talked you outta this ;)

The Chosen · 04-14-2002, 07:46 AM

yeah, you have no chance to make a successful and profitable free hosting service..

sasush · 04-14-2002, 07:51 AM

first,

You need to spend $10,000 on it.

Then everything will go

Uncle Vinny · 04-14-2002, 08:01 AM

Gee, just what the world needs...Another free host.

viewmaster · 04-14-2002, 08:02 AM

I tried this once....I lasted a week. Not a good idea....
NEVER again.

VeriSexy · 04-14-2002, 08:14 AM

I spent allot more than $10,000 starting up, it was a pain in the ass. Depending on how you want your server setup. Depending if your going to own all your equipment. Depending on how much your going to pay for bandwidth. It all adds up.

chodadog · 04-14-2002, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Soul_Rebel
if you don't know the answers in your questions, it is better not to start a free host. trust me ;)

Hey guys, thanks for the advice. Maybe i wasn't clear enough in my initial post. I have researched most of this. I do have answers, i was just looking for other answers. Sort of shopping around. Thanks for the advice anyways.. I'm not just gonna jump into this.

Smegma · 04-14-2002, 09:05 AM

Check out www.xfr.com for hosting. Hosts coolness.com freehost.

Theo · 04-14-2002, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chodadog

Hey guys, thanks for the advice. Maybe i wasn't clear enough in my initial post. I have researched most of this. I do have answers, i was just looking for other answers. Sort of shopping around. Thanks for the advice anyways.. I'm not just gonna jump into this.

oh ok ;) we just want to make sure webmasters really know what problems will face because it's an easy way to loose money.

Babaganoosh · 04-14-2002, 09:42 AM

I have one word......

PORNSUITE

E-van · 04-14-2002, 10:04 AM

Hi Chodadog:

Hit me up in ICQ 48690894 or email me at [email protected] , we really know our stuff when it comes to free hosting

XXXPaysiteDesign · 04-14-2002, 10:44 AM

If you're going to go with anyone use phatservers. Great group of people and someone is online to help you nearly 24/7 ..

As evan said, they really know their shit.

oscer · 04-14-2002, 10:51 AM

Just dont start a freehost theres no profit or a very slim profit margin

Tipsy · 04-14-2002, 11:47 AM

Just hope you haven't overestimated those click-thru ratios. There was a guy not that long ago expecting to get 1%

ProgGod · 04-14-2002, 01:09 PM

Well we host quite a few freehosts, and they all are very profitable currently. I would say the key to freehosts, is good cheap bandwidth, good uptime, anti-warez protection, and good software.

We throw in our full web based and ftp based software for free, and have the best prices on bandwidth. Hit me up on AIM or ICQ.

ICQ: 69658209
AIM: ProgGod123
Email: [email protected]

04-14-2002, 06:54 AM	#1
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ProgGod Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 155	Well we host quite a few freehosts, and they all are very profitable currently. I would say the key to freehosts, is good cheap bandwidth, good uptime, anti-warez protection, and good software. We throw in our full web based and ftp based software for free, and have the best prices on bandwidth. Hit me up on AIM or ICQ. ICQ: 69658209 AIM: ProgGod123 Email: [email protected]