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Candyman
April 9th, 2001, 08:23
I am looking to setup my first web site for my small business. I need a stable free host if there is such a thing. I don't want to have to constantly move my site. I also need FrontPage extensions. Banner ads ok but no pop-ups....I hate those things. Thanks in advance for any advice.
cowax
April 9th, 2001, 09:30
The words "stable" and "free host" do NOT belong in the same sentence. If it's a small business, might I recommend a cheap paid host. Atleast they are more reliable.
Chris
April 9th, 2001, 11:20
That's not true? tripod.com has banner ads and has frontpage extensions.
Candyman
April 9th, 2001, 14:26
Never mind the frontpage....it is probably time to learn to do it the right way. What I need is a free or really cheap site with 20Meg and decent speed. Thanks for the help.

Does tripod allow me to use my own domain name?
LeX
April 10th, 2001, 12:27
http://www.f2s.com
Probably your only choice left...

No, Tripod doesn't host domains.

If you want to find a cheap paid host, you can try asking in the Paid Hosting forums.
Victoria7
April 10th, 2001, 19:08
You could always join Yahoo! Geocities, and then pay for more space; it isn't really expensive, and they're pretty stable for my little homepage. I think they also have FrontPage extensions. However, if you're really going to have a small business site, you would do better to go with a paying web host. You aren't going to get the reliability you want with a FWP. Plus, who would you have more confidence buying from, whether online or off? Take these two examples, of CandyMan Inc. two different ways:

With FWP:

http://www.geocities.com/candyman/
candyman@yahoo.com (or something else)

With a Pay Host:

http://www.candyman.com
candyman@candyman.com

I mean, think about if Amazon.com were http://www.geocities.com/amazondotcom/... :)
Omari
April 10th, 2001, 19:14
got a credit card? if so hypermart.net is the best reliable host
Epgs
April 10th, 2001, 21:02
hypermart.net is very good
Chris
April 10th, 2001, 21:12
Agreed.
LeX
April 12th, 2001, 07:57
'cept for them stupid ads...
Baggio
April 12th, 2001, 08:14
yeah, ads can b annoying.
Epgs
April 12th, 2001, 08:56
yeah but they are very stable and good for the beginner
LeX
April 12th, 2001, 22:59
Usually, a beginner does not have a credit card.
Candyman
April 13th, 2001, 07:00
Man Lex....Now you are making me feel old. Just because this will be my first web site doesn't mean I am a kid. Someone please tell me I am not the only adult here....*sigh*
Thanks for everyone's input...I really appreciate it.
dony
April 13th, 2001, 07:45
what about netfirms?
isi it fast.
didnt try but heard that it is good.
with addframe of coz.
Ryan_man
April 13th, 2001, 09:03
Er try, http://www.virtualave.net ....... i mean come on.. ?