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Did
I hear the word free? Is there such a thing on this
world? When it comes to free Web space, the answer is a resounding
"YES!" As a matter of fact, there are many free Web
hosts out there on the Internet just waiting to offer you their
Web space, free e-mail accounts, and other Web-related services.
Is there a catch? Well, it's all about advertising. Although different
free Web hosts do it differently, generally, they place an ad
banner or footer on every Web page that you upload to them. Although
this is not a terribly bad deal, some people might find the ad
banners annoying. Here, you will learn more about Web hosts, where
to find them, how to sign up for free Web space, and how to upload
your Websites to them.
What
are free Web hosts?
- Free Web hosts are
services on the Internet that offers you free Web space for your
Websites in return for having the right to display advertising
on your Web pages. Some do it by placing an ad banner on every
page, while others insert pop-up ad windows (which the viewers
can choose to view or close). Most free Web hosts now offer you
unlimited Web space for all your creative
endeavors!
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Where
do we find free Web hosts?
- There are many free
Web hosts out on the Internet, with new ones being created daily!
The table below will provide you with some free Web hosts sites
that you can visit to learn more about and sign
up for free Web space!
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How
do we sign up for free Web space?
- In order to get free
Web space for your Website, you need to first visit a free Web
host and sign up for free Web space. How much Web space you are
given and how you'll upload your Web files vary from one Web
host to another. Review the table above for details. To sign
up for free Web space, visit one of the Websites above. Find
one that suits your needs, then look for a link to Join or Sign Up for free Web space. The Website will
walk you through the signing up process. This process usually
takes five minutes or less. Usually, the Web host will require
your name, your e-mail address, and other information. After
you've signed up, you will be given some key membership information,
such as your user name, password, and FTP address or other uploading
directions. Be sure to write these items down! Now you are ready
to upload your Website!
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How
do we upload our Websites to the Web hosts?
- The method in which
you can upload your Website depends on the free Web host that
you selected. Most Web hosts allow FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
uploading, whereas others require you to use their Web-based
uploading utility. Although FTP uploading is a bit easier than
the Web-based method, you must have the appropriate software
in order to upload using FTP. If you used a Web page editor,
such as Netscape
Composer or Adobe
PageMill, to create your Web pages, it can also be used to
upload your Websites. If you used a simple text editor (i.e.
SimpleText) to create your Web pages
using HTML, then you'll need to have an FTP program, such as
the freeware Fetch
for the Macintosh, before you can upload files to the Internet.
Follow the directions from your free Web hosts to upload your
Websites.
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