A huge part of building traffic for your small business website depends on how customers and other businesses perceive everything. If another business that has a free website wanted to link to your site, would you allow it? Many small businesses invest time, money, and effort in designing and developing unique websites. Why would they want to link to a website that didn't?
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Is a FREE Website Best For Your Business?
When you started your business, you had a pretty clear picture of the amount of money you
needed to invest to get the business off the ground, right? You may have hired someone to write
a business plan in order to obtain a startup business loan. You’ve probably hired a CPA or
bookkeeper to manage your business finances and have contracted with vendors or suppliers to
promote the success of your business. Now, you’ve found the need for a business website to
advertise and promote your business online. So, should you hire a web design service or make
an effort to do it yourself and create a free website? Is a free website the best for your small
business?
Consider FREE Websites And FREE Hosting Carefully
The Internet can sometimes be a strange and confusing place. On occasion, you can actually
find a white paper or a howto guide that is totally free of charge. Many times the
advertisement of “FREE’ comes with a price in one form or another. So, why would any
company offer you the opportunity to create a free business website? In many cases, the free
offer allows a company to promote their own business by displaying links and advertisements on
your web pages. Sometimes the free hosting offer is only for a limited period with fees for
renewal later.
Specific Things You Should Consider Before Creating a Free Website
There are a number of things you need to consider before creating a website that is advertised
as “FREE” including:
You don’t own your website Most of the time, the company making the offer will be part of
your website address. It will look something like – “http://thissiteisfree.YourCompany.com”. This
can sometimes create a very long and confusing web address. It can be very difficult to
remember to allow you to tell everyone how to find you online. It is very important to thoroughly
read and understand the company’s Terms of Service before creating your free website. Can the
agreement be terminated at any time for any reason? Are there fees involved after a free trial
period? What types of advertisements will the company run on your website?
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