Hosting services
Are you ready to publish your site to the Web? You will need a website hosting server. Below are some hosting services you can use for free until you are ready to commit to a hosting service and get a domain name. They will provide you with a limited amount of space on a hosting server and set up a link to your website, which usually has the company name in it. There are limitations on the resources and support that are provided for free.
You will need a domain name for each site you do professionally. When you select a hosting company for your client, it is advisable to sign up with a host that will provide a free domain name when you sign up with a hosting company for a set period of time.
You may want to review some of the free sites before deciding on one you would like to use for your course project. Remember to pay close attention to how well they support you, with both tech support and sales support. You may end up being a paid customer.
Ratings of free hosting companies
- A favorite - http://www.freehostsfinder.com/
- http://www.free-webhosts.com/user_reviews.php#top-webhosts
Free hosting
Red Webhost http://www.redwebhost.com/
000 Webhost http://www.000webhost.com/
Zymic http://www.zymic.com/
Tripod http://www.tripod.lycos.com/ (ads)
Purchase hosting
It is a good idea to choose your hosting company first and have them help you get your domain name. This can save you both time and money. Mention that you are a student at San Diego Mesa College as some hosting companies, such as lunarpages.com, offer a student discount (call them for details).
Web hosting you may already have
If you have a Road Runner or Cox account, you may already have access to web hosting. It has been my experience that the information about the hosting is hard to find and changes all the time. You may need to call the help desk to get started.