Learn How to Create a Website for Free - Hosting & Domains

So you want to make a free website? Is it really possible to get a free domain name as well as free hosting? What's the catch and what are some specific platforms that are perfect for anyone looking to create a free website? Subscribe - 🔔 https://goo.gl/ZuLpFA 00:00 Introduction To create a website that has any long term viability, you'll need three things. A domain name, a hosting account as well as a content management system (CMS). 00:26 Free domain name Free is not free. While you'll see web hosts and website builders offer a free domain name, it's actually a phantom cost. As you need to pay a renewal rate for any domain each year, you want to register a domain name with a domain name registrar to get the best price. Web hosts and website builders simply tack on a fee, making the renewal rate expensive. Instead use a domain name registrar like Namecheap for the best prices: https://davidutke.com/namecheap 02:00 Free hosting Is there such a thing as free hosting? Sure! You can get free hosting account but it will be quite limited in features or it will have ads displayed on your site. The other way to get free hosting is to create a website that is a subdomain of another website. For free hosting, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7K6ETCN-Cc 03:29 CMS You need a content management system in order to publish and manage content on your website. 05:28 Create a FREE Website The best platforms to create a free website. In general, most people wanting to start a website should use Squarespace or get a hosting account and install WordPress. But there are a few specific instances where I suggest going with one of these free options 11:30 Conclusion Thanks for watching! My name is David, I run a content marketing business, I worked as a web designer and I'm highly rated on Fiverr. If you've not already done so consider subscribing! 🔔 https://goo.gl/ZuLpFA