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* mail was down for a few days at least once, after which switched to gmail | * mail was down for a few days at least once, after which switched to gmail | ||
* web server down infrequently for extended periods of time | * web server down infrequently for extended periods of time | ||
| + | * can use php settings directives in .htaccess files | ||
==[http://x10hosting.com x10hosting.com]== | ==[http://x10hosting.com x10hosting.com]== | ||
* used since Aug 2011, when pegg.net hosting cancelled by 000webhost | * used since Aug 2011, when pegg.net hosting cancelled by 000webhost | ||
* you must login to the forums at least once every 31 days to keep your account active | * you must login to the forums at least once every 31 days to keep your account active | ||
| − | * can | + | * can use php settings directives in .htaccess files --[[User:J|Jeremy]] ([[User talk:J|talk]]) 18:02, 14 October 2011 (EDT) |
==[http://gmail.com Gmail]== | ==[http://gmail.com Gmail]== | ||
Revision as of 17:02, 14 October 2011
While hosting plans can generally be found for less than $5 per month, free hosting can be useful if you're on a budget and have a low traffic site or are a hobbyist.
A good free hosting provider will offer PHP, MySQL, email, FTP, and a control panel where you can manage everything.
Below are reviews of free hosting providers I have used. --Jeremy (talk) 13:48, 1 October 2011 (EDT)
000webhost.com
- used since Dec 2008
- lots of features and options managed through control panel
- domain suspended once for not enough web site visitors
- domain cancelled for slow mysql query, no allowances!
- mail was down for a few days at least once, after which switched to gmail
- web server down infrequently for extended periods of time
- can use php settings directives in .htaccess files
x10hosting.com
- used since Aug 2011, when pegg.net hosting cancelled by 000webhost
- you must login to the forums at least once every 31 days to keep your account active
- can use php settings directives in .htaccess files --Jeremy (talk) 18:02, 14 October 2011 (EDT)
Gmail
- limit of 10 users for Google Apps (free edition), used to be 50!
- set your domain's MX record to ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM to use Gmail
