I'm on the hunt for a free or at least budget-friendly website hosting service for my business's domain. Currently, I'm using Wix but find almost $40 a month to be too steep. Since I'm new to web development, I'd appreciate any suggestions or guidance you can provide. Thanks so much for your help!
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Generally, free services come with limitations, like ads or slow loading times. You might want to check out alternatives like Weebly or Squarespace, though they’re not free, they’re similar to Wix in functionality.
Netlify is definitely worth considering; it’s great for hosting static sites for free and supports custom domains. Plus, it’s pretty simple to use once you get the hang of it!
If you're planning to host a static site, giving Cloudflare Pages or GitHub Pages a shot might be your best bet for free options. Just a heads up, though—GitHub Pages can't be used for commercial sites, so keep that in mind!
If you're okay with spending a little, Hetzner could be great. I host over six sites and a couple of databases there for just $5 a month. Super affordable if you're looking for something under $10! Let me know if you need help setting it up!
Rebuilding your Wix website using WordPress might be a solid long-term solution. You can find cheap cPanel hosting options starting around $5 a month—just be wary of renewal rates!
Good point! Always check the terms to avoid any surprises later.