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How to Obtain a Free Web Domain
Posted by: | CommentsAlthough registering domain names is a cheap and easy process, many people simply don’t want to make an investment until they are sure they know what they are doing. Thus, the search for free domain names seems to be ever-present, and there are frequently new providers springing up that offer free web hosting and domain registration service. Unfortunately, many of these “free” service providers are far from free, and almost all of them have a monetary motive. However, there are ways to get websites, and even web hosting for free. The following information should help you get a free domain, or sub domain for free.
Free Sub Domains
Perhaps the easiest way to get your own domain is to register a free subdomain of a larger site such as WordPress.com or webs.com. These sites let you have a domain that is not only free, but also bears their reputable name. For example, a free sub domain at webs.com would look like – freesubdomain.web.com. There are also free hosting companies that offer sub domains like this as well, such as awardspace.com. These free subdomains will register as a real site with Google, and technically it is your domain.
Earning Domain Names
Another way that you can get access to a free domain name is through a rewards based system in which you fill out surveys in exchange for rewards points. There are sites that will let you fill out several surveys in exchange for a domain name. This works because the site that gives you the domain is not a registrar, but rather an affiliate marketer that earns a commission from every survey that you fill out. Thus, after you’ve filled out the survey the affiliate site then has enough to purchase you a domain as the middle man of the transaction. Nonetheless, it is a viable way to get a free domain name.
Using Web 2.0 To Get Free Domains
You can also use web 2.0 sites like blogger.com to get a free subdomains. Blogger.com will give you a blogpsot domain, that in fact will rank quite well in Google in many cases. For example, if you register your blog with blogger.com, your domain would appear as mybloggerdomain.blogspot.com. Since there are so many web 2.0 sites out there, it can be very easy to build a substantial network of web 2.0 properties in a relatively short period of time. Using these free domains you can create a network of sites used to funnel web traffic efficiently within targeted niches.
.Info Domains
Although .info domains are not free, they only cost around a dollar, and provide all of the advantages of a .com site without the higher cost. Surprisingly, many times .info domains can rank just as highly as their .com counterparts. If you purchase a .com domain with Godaddy you will receive a .info domain for free, so it is possible to get free .info domains. You can also get free domains from many web hosts, as many hosts include free domains with their plans.
Free Domain Name Resources
Posted by: | Comments“Free” is one of those misleading terms that gets thrown around quite a bit these days. By the time you read the terms and conditions of the product or service in question, more often than not, you find that is it not free at all. You may assume that free domain names is just another trick designed to toy with your emotions but believe it or not, they do exist. We have compiled a list of services that can help you establish a web presence with your very own domain without paying a single penny.
Dot TK
Dot TK is a domain registrar that offers free domain names in the .TK extension. Millions of users have being using this TLD since 2001, which makes it more recognizable and powerful than you might think. There are some advantages to having a .TK domain name, especially if you plan to use it with a short secondary domain. In addition, it can be used with any type of website you may have, whether it is a blog or e-commerce site.
.CO.NR Free Domain Name
This is another service that offers free domains with a variety of extra features to boot. Your name comes with the .CO.NR extension, a project designed to help those who are strapped for cash obtain a unqiue domain that can establish a degree independence similar to premium domains. Some of the features that come along with the service include domain forwarding, URL cloaking and meta tag support, all of which are free with your domain name.
Afraid.org
Afraid.org offers a host of free services. On the menu are domain names with the .afraid.org extension and several more, sub-domains, URL cloaking, dynamic DNS support and full DNS management. In order to reap the benefits of Afraid.org, you must first sign up as a member, which can be done for free. There are also paid packages that provide a greater level of flexibility as more capacity is available to you.
UNI.CC Network
Here you have one of the most popular free domain name services available today. UNI.CC Network allows you to build your web presence with the unique .uni.cc extension. The service provides a variety of domain registration tools along with a DNS Setup Wizard that makes managing your identity a breeze. This service is provided at absolutely no cost. All you are required to do is keep your contact information up to date and abide by the site’s terms and conditions.
Fadlan
Fadlan is another great site that offers a free URL redirection and DNS service. Domain forwarding is free, so you get a domain such as mysite.fadlan.com as well as path forwarding and three types of directs. Because it also specializes in free DNS services, if you have dedicated IP address, you have the ability to run your own web server on a sub-domain. Fadlan isn’t the best looking site, but it has come become very popular and offers a few services you may find useful.