As a website evaluator, I have the privilege of viewing many different sites each month. These sites are not necessarily fancy sites that dazzle the senses with elaborate multimedia presentations. Often the very best sites are quite simple, yet well planned and executed. This article addresses the simple concepts that are behind almost every award-winning site I have evaluated.
Many fine sites start out on free hosting services.
The advantage is that you can create your masterpiece at no cost. A disadvantage is that they impose advertising upon you. There are also other disadvantages associated with free hosting, including the lack of customized error messages, the freedom to sell advertising space as you see fit, the lack of cgi support, and other advanced features that a web master might wish to incorporate in a web site. If you choose to go with a free service, take the time to investigate your options. Try to avoid services that require popup advertising windows because they tend to irritate the average visitor.