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xlr8web
03-17-2005, 09:52 PM
We are about to start offering free hosting on the side on one of our servers (limited number of free accounts) with our 24/7 support along with our paid hosting...

Is this a good free package or no...

200megs storage
1.5 gb transfer
MAYBE 1 mysql database (still unsure - considering this becuase we want to be able to offer them the ability to use our Fantastico)
cpanel control panel with all the normal cpanel options..
Not sure about allowing an email account yet or not..

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

is this a decent free package that anyone would be interested in? if so let me know please... thanks.

DKM Hosting
03-17-2005, 11:34 PM
Well, that plan is going to get some signups, but dont expect to be the next big free hosting company. It takes time to get your name out there in free hosting, simply because there are so many fakes that it's hard to convince people you are the real deal. For example I cant figure out why someone would signup with angelfire which offers 25 megs space over my company which offers 200 megs space :confused:. But thats the way it is. And since you said you're only going to offer a limited number you might just wanna offer a free trial. People aren't gonna wanna bother being "specially" picked for that plan.

And about email, email is an easy way to recieve abuse. You have to know what you're doing.


Best Regards,
DKMHosting.com/275mb.com

xlr8web
03-17-2005, 11:38 PM
What I meant by limited number is letting free hosting grow to 1000 maybe 1500 customers and cut off any new signups. I know that is quite a bit but anything after that I am not sure we want to deal with until we get that many.