The Pros And Cons Of A Free Blog Platform

Publié par Unknown on vendredi 12 avril 2019

By Jerry Baker


When you want to begin blogging, you have several options on hosting. You may opt for a Free blog platform or paid hosting. The decision requires consideration of the advantages and disadvantages that come with each option.

Setting up cost is an issue at the beginning of the life of a blogger. When you do not have to pay any cent, you have more capital for other activities like acquiring quality content and taking high quality pictures. This means that some bloggers can set off with zero budgets. Everyone is given a fair chance to enter the industry.

There is a simplified process of setting up. The drag-and-drop set up approach for free hosting means that you do not require advanced IT skills to be a blogger. It will take you a few clicks to get going. A paid website demands knowledge of backstage operations. It will prove to be a huge challenge for some people. Seasonal tidal waves will bypass you as you set up.

Platforms where you do not pay provide an opportunity to set up and manage several pages from a single dashboard. This makes it simple and fast to master operations and conquer the market. You will grow in confidence operating the blog and also do more within a short time. Your page will inspire confidence because it is easier to manage and therefore captivating.

Security of hosted websites or platforms is handled by the parent company. They take such tight measures that it is impossible to hack. With advanced security, customers have confidence in your brand.

There are trial templates before you use one theme permanently. This is unlike a website where coding will be problematic until you have settled on a singular look. Changing the themes is just at a click of a button. This allows you to modify the appearance without spending a fortune.

Hosting is highly reliable. The platforms capture a large number of clients. As a result, their services are highly reliable. Further, you receive excellent customer care whenever an issue arises. Your website will rarely be down. This boost your brand profile and makes clients more loyal.

The challenges you have to deal with when being hosted for free include failure of the domain to reflect your name. This may have an impact on customer perception and branding. Search engines might not find you easily, an issue that will affect your ranking and organic traffic.

Parent hosting companies also limit the bandwidth that you have been allocated. This will have a negative effect on how photos and videos appear on your website. This has an effect on design and layout of your page.

There are merits and demerits whether you are paying or not paying. These two options are meant to cater for different needs by hosts. However, you have a chance to begin blogging for free and later upgrade to a paid platform when revenues are favorable.




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