How to achieve # 1 with on free hosting

**Nicholas Dixon** · 11-18-2003 01:10 PM

A domain name and paid hosting are considered essential for
an internet marketer.Majority of the websites that are
successful have their own domain name and a paid
host.However , is it possible to run a successful website
on free hosting ?

A lot of people will answer no to that question.But it is
very much possible if the right marketing techniques are
applied.First of all , what is free hosting ? A website is
basically stored for free on a company’s server and in
return some will put their ads on your site for free.

This can be very annoying indeed sometimes.In the case where
there are two or more pop-up ads displayed , some people
will not bother to look at your content.

Another thing to look at is that you will lose some
credibility. Having a website on free hosting will not show
you up as being truly professional. People will wonder what
are you doing with your revenue if you generate any.

Still, this can be overcome to a certain degree. How can
this be done ? Simply. By giving your visitors the best
quality information as possible. Make that the best original
content.

Optimising your website is also key. Title, description and
keywords tags are very important to your site’s success. The
title, description and keyword tag combination can send your
ranking mile high. Test several variations and see which one
works best.

Link popularity can make or break your website. Almost all
of the major search engines use this as the main factor when
giving you a ranking. You need to find quality websites
similar to yours to link with. The more quality links, the
better it is for you.

So, you still don’t believe it is possible ? My very first
website is hosted free on the Geocities network. It has
achieved #1 and top ten positions in dozens of search term
categories on MSN, Google, Yahoo, Lycos, Excite and
AOL.com.Plus two awards.

A domain name and paid hosting are considered essential for
an internet marketer. However, if these are not in place
your website can still be successful. All you need to do is
apply yourself and the right marketing techniques.

P.S. A little secret here. A positive mindset is the best
marketing tool you possess. Learn to use it wisely in your
marketing campaigns.

To your success and mine ,

Nicholas

© Nicholas Dixon

**bps092** · 11-19-2003 11:18 AM

hmm well, I see that you have posted many threads recently.. and this one seems to bother me the most... This concept of yours, how you can achieve the top rankings and have your website number one on a free host such as Geocities is quite invalid. I believe it's possible but not very lucrative or effective. You see, by using a host such as Geocities, it makes your image, and company appearance seem fake, or cheap so to speak. And well, we all know that image is everything.

The fact that someone cannot spend a few dollars a month to get real hosting worries viewers into thinking, "hey what kind of scam is this?" I have had about 5 years of experience with Internet Marketing and in my time I have read countless proven methods to be number one. I have also read countless studies that prove that such forms that you speak of do not work and are completely a waiste of time. My advice is to join the common wealth and get a domain and real hosting. Although your methods are somewhat true, this method of free hosting and being number one isn't. Rankings aren't everything you know, but image certainly is. Please take my words into consideration.

**Nicholas Dixon** · 11-19-2003 04:23 PM

Thanks for your response to my article.Since I have began to seriously promote my Geocities website, I have been questioned along the same line as yours.

What I have written about is true because I tried it and it worked.I have received some panning for my ideas from numerous marketers.

What you say is true though, I am missing out some very lucrative opportunities right now.Well, that's only for the time being.

I actually started doing this as an hobby but now I am almost ready to a real professional(get web hosting,domain name etc.).

By the time the new year starts, hopefully I will be in business.This internet marketing game is a Godsend.I love it.

P.S. I visited your website.It's cool.

**insomnia** · 11-19-2003 06:18 PM

Hmm, interesting article. But what I'm wondering is:

If someone wants to be serious about their business, why free hosting?

I know, content is king, but once you get even a small cash flow, a domain name should be invested in.