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A domain name and paid hosting are considered essential for an internet marketer.
Majority of the websites that are successful have their own domain name and
a paid host. However , is it possible to run a successful website on free hosting?
A lot of people will answer no to that question. But it is very much possible
if the right marketing techniques are applied. First of all , what is free hosting?
A website is basically stored for free on a company's server and in return some
will put their ads on your site for free.
This can be very annoying indeed sometimes. In the case where there are two
or more pop-up ads displayed , some people will not bother to look at your content.
Another thing to look at is that you will lose some credibility. Having a website
on free hosting will not show you up as being truly professional. People will
wonder what are you doing with your revenue if you generate any.
Still, this can be overcome to a certain degree. How can this be done? Simply.
By giving your visitors the best quality information as possible. Make that
the best original content.
Optimizing your website is also key. Title, description and keywords tags are
very important to your site's success. The title, description and keyword tag
combination can send your ranking mile high. Test several variations and see
which one works best.
Link popularity can make or break your website. Almost all of the major search
engines use this as the main factor when giving you a ranking. You need to find
quality websites similar to yours to link with. The more quality links, the
better it is for you.
So, you still don't believe it is possible? My very first website is hosted
free on the Geocities network. It has achieved #1 and top ten positions in dozens
of search term categories on MSN, Google, Yahoo, Lycos, Excite and AOL.com plus
two awards.
A domain name and paid hosting are considered essential for an internet marketer.
However, if these are not in place your website can still be successful. All
you need to do is apply yourself and the right marketing techniques.
P.S. A little secret here. A positive mindset is the best marketing tool you
possess. Learn to use it wisely in your marketing campaigns.
About the author:
Nicholas Dixon is the CEO/Webmaster of Oceanroc Web Consulting.Visit our award
winning website http://WWW.Geocities.com/Oceanroc and subscribe to The Roc newsletter. |
