When I was a kid, I remember how excited my parents were when they received news they were eligible to become the proud owners of a brand new, 16-foot sailboat. It was a free boat giveaway — with one hitch. They had to buy a timeshare in the undeveloped swamplands of Central Florida to become captains of the vessel.
We were all disappointed when we realized we weren’t getting the free boat. It was a hard-learned life lesson to read the fine print. But, when it comes to hosted blogging sites, there really are loads of free options to get your ideas out there without having to worry about ponying up cash for the online real estate. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the best.
Best Free Blog Hosting Sites:
- Wix
- Weebly
- WordPress
- 000webhost
- x10hosting
- Medium
- Ghost
- Blogger
- Jekyll
- Tumblr
How Free Blog Hosts Limit You
The free blog hosting sites mentioned above are great for beginners to get their feet wet in the blogosphere. However, depending on your intentions online, they may not be the best bet, especially if you’re looking for complete customization and a brand-specific site. The limitations of some of the free platforms include:
Lack of unique domain names
Limited storage space
Finite bandwidth
Inadequate eCommerce solutions
Narrow marketing functionalities
Host-specific, branded advertisements
Restrictions on certain media (audio/video)
Lessened access to security features
These are just a few of the drawbacks of opting for some of the free plans. But, for just a few dollars per month, bloggers can gain access to an array of features and site functionalities.