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Administrator · September 15th 2004, 09:33 PM

Perhaps they are working on the princible that most new websites don't use much bandwidth the first year - so why not give it free? Your pay them the following year and now they are making money.

I would look very closely at their terms and conditions before signing up - perhaps they will drop websites that go over a certain amount of data transfer or maybe you are tied into a 5 year contract - with only the first year being free.

There may be catches but without going through the terms and conditions with a fine toothcomb, you will not know.

For example - if they only allow certain files to be uploaded like html and image files under a certain size - then your hardly use any bandwidth, especially if your a new website.
So it will not cost them anything to give you a years free. They probably have lots of free space and lots of bandwidth spare.

It's not a bad idea really, if they get 100 clients to sign up and 50% stay another year after and pay $10 per month - thats an extra $500 per month.

Makes sense

September 15th 2004, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Administrator The Boss Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London Posts: 341	Perhaps they are working on the princible that most new websites don't use much bandwidth the first year - so why not give it free? Your pay them the following year and now they are making money. I would look very closely at their terms and conditions before signing up - perhaps they will drop websites that go over a certain amount of data transfer or maybe you are tied into a 5 year contract - with only the first year being free. There may be catches but without going through the terms and conditions with a fine toothcomb, you will not know. For example - if they only allow certain files to be uploaded like html and image files under a certain size - then your hardly use any bandwidth, especially if your a new website. So it will not cost them anything to give you a years free. They probably have lots of free space and lots of bandwidth spare. It's not a bad idea really, if they get 100 clients to sign up and 50% stay another year after and pay $10 per month - thats an extra $500 per month. Makes sense __________________ Add your web design or hosting company to my Hosting Directory. Register to post on the forums.