There are some who just love the sound of gratis. And then there are some who are doubtful of anything free. In the world of better bargains there are no in-betweens. When it comes to hosting, the bargains are bigger and better. Closer home, the field of hosting also plays by the rule and not exception.
Free Hosting – Too good and true
Free hosting is a dream come true. Consider the ambit of users’ market objectives, support services, optimization, speed et al and that too free of cost. So many services ought to make your business a breeze in overseas market. What more could you possibly ask for?
Curiously, this paradisiacal service does not extend to offshore hosting. The free offshore hosting wave has not touched the shores as it should be expected to.
Offshore hosting – An off-beat track
Offshore hosting entails varied win-win factors for the providers like:
• Professionalized or even premium services for the app or website
• Privacy protection laws
• Security
• Speed
• Support system
One might point out that different types of offshore hosting call for different measures. However, whether it is offshore VPS hosting, offshore shared hosting, offshore dedicated server hosting; the bottom line is high value for money. Always ask yourself – what are the returns I am getting. The answer should take you to the value for money.
Flip side of free – Disadvantages
In a free market place, where customer is the king and computer is a rand name nothing could go wrong – right? Think again! “Free” could come with a plethora of risks like no customer service support, ownership and storage issues, provider pulling down the shutters anytime, non-customization, unreliable or unprofessional services, among other hiccups. Not a royal treatment for the customer. Such instances leave very few choices in the hands of the customer. So, it is better to be penny wise than pound foolish.
Conclusion – Make an informed decision
In a nutshell, it may be said that it is not as if there are not any free offshore hosting options available which may smoothen out any creases as well. But it is better to be safe than sorry. It is advisable to consider the pros and cons and not fall for a sugar-coated trap. The old adage “look before you leap” is true in this case too. Hence, it is preferable to have a clear, transparent transaction – be it free or paid.