Free website hosting is a great option for a website with low traffic,
such as a personal website. It's also great for those of us who aren’t
tech savvy and just want a free and easy way to put information online.
You don't have to let money or tech skills keep you from making the
website you want to make.
Visit the support page, which gives you directions on how to set up a website: http://en.support.wordpress.com/
Method 1 of 2: Free Third-Party Hosting
Below is a list of legitimate services, offering free
website building and hosting. Most have a variety of professional themes
to choose from or the option to customize a theme by changing colors,
fonts, and images. Do an online search for specific advantages and
limitations before deciding on the best option for you.
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Pros of using the below services include:
- Free hosting and support
- Easy to set-up and manage
- DIY tools
- Professional looking templates/themes
- Automatic backups
- Built-in security features
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Cons of using the below services include:
- Advertisements on your website
- Limited customization of templates/themes
- You will not have your own domain name
- Limited space and bandwidth
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Wordpress: Wordpress
isn’t just a blog. You can build and host an entire website for free,
and there are many professional looking templates to choose from.
Check out what features you get with a free Wordpress account: http://en.wordpress.com/features/Sign up for a free blog: https://en.wordpress.com/signup/. All you need is an email address. Activate your email address to get started with building your website.