If I did, I'd want to make a profit of it, lolMost domain names cost less than $20 a year so why not buy one like the rest of the world does and have complete control of it. I've never even heard of a free domain name and if there is such a thing you should not trust it.
but then you can't use seo can you?You could certainly do that. That's actually the point. If you were to use a "free" domain name that your didn't own, and then built a brand for yourself and started making a profit on your blog, you would essentially be a hostage of your free domain name's actual owner. They could then yank that domain name out from under you at any time.
Do yourself a favor, buy a good domain name from a reputable registrar like Gandi.net and you will not regret it.
So you need to pay for it.
I'm not though... just to start out."If you're good at something, never do it for free."
No, I can afford it, but I've decided it's not worth it. It was just a thing for fun.domains are not free, but the cost of them is so low, that it should not be a barrier, i.e., if you cannot afford the cost of a domain name, then how will you handle the cost of a hosting company for your project?
Agreed, I have a couple of project that don't generate revenue, but I keep the domains around because I enjoy it. It all boils down to whether its something you want to dedicate your time too.No, I can afford it, but I've decided it's not worth it. It was just a thing for fun.
I don't think so cuz I'll be at university.Agreed, I have a couple of project that don't generate revenue, but I keep the domains around because I enjoy it. It all boils down to whether its something you want to dedicate your time too.
Omg really?!?You can get a domain as cheap as 1.99 a year...why is this even a question?
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I honestly don't care about the money, I'm interested in the community. I want it to seem professional to get an active forum. Think why would someone join a sub domained ppl would automatically naturally assume that it's poor and go to a forum that has a domain, Google is most ppl find forums and through recommendations. It's hard to get recommendations without it being through a search engine that p can find itSummary of thread so far:
DevDream: I want a free domain name.
(Rest of Forum): Domains aren't free, just buy one, they're cheap.
DevDream: But if I had to pay for it, I'd expect to make a profit from it.
maflynn: Hobbies cost money too, ya know?
DevDream: I'm a poor college student.
(Rest of Forum): If you're that poor, you can't afford to have a website anyway.
DevDream: It's for a basic forum. Nothing too pro
Efrem: Get a subdomained forum. That's real cheap.
DevDream: I want my own domain -- nobody else's name on it. I already have free forums, but I can't use SEO.
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What happened to "this is a basic forum, nothing pro"? Why do you care so much about search engine rankings if this is not a site for a business? There is free forum software out there. There is cheap hosting out there. If you want to do this as cheap as possible YOU have to be the one to put two and two together. If you want someone to hold your hand through it all, you got to open your purse strings.
It really sounds like you're trying to find someone to host a revenue generating site for you for free. Have you ever heard the phrase "you got to spend money to make money"?
I want it to seem professional to get an active forum. Think why would someone join a sub domained ppl would automatically naturally assume that it's poor and go to a forum that has a domain.
No, I can afford it, but I've decided it's not worth it. It was just a thing for fun.