There are also limitations such as storage space, bandwidth, number of email accounts, and so on, in hopes that you will need more later and decide to upgrade.

So are so called Free Hosting Services even worth time to consider? Sure they are! There are situations where someone may not need tons of storage, bandwidth, email, and so on. Just find a host that offers what you need without to many compromises. One such host that I use quite often is doteasy.com. No banners, only a yearly domain registration. And for me, they've always responded to my questions within 24 hours by email.

So if your new at web page development, just want your own personal web page, ect., and don't really have that intensive of system requirements, then Free Hosting is way to go. o if your new at web page development, just want your own personal web page, or have any one of a dozen other reasons, and don't really have that intensive of system requirements, then Free Hosting is way to go.

5. Test to make sure that your site looks good and functions properly on your new server. Most web hosting companies can provide a link to preview your site before domain name has been transferred over.

6. Once you are satisfied that your site looks and functions OK, you can go to your registrar and change DNS settings to point domain to new web host’s nameservers. You should be provided this information after signing up for your account.

7. You will see your site on new server 24-48 hours after you modify DNS settings. Your e-mail will also start going to your new account at this time.

8. Modify your e-mail client with your new POP3 and SMTP e-mail settings.

9. Verify that your new website is working OK. Make sure that all of files were loaded properly and that all scripts are running fine.

You have now successfully switched to a new cheap web hosting company!