OUR
MISSION:
Our aim is to compile a directory of free and budget web
hosts which is based on real life experience, rather than
advertising promises. We try to utilize actual users as
much as possible and rely heavily on user feedback in
maintaining the list. In general, if our readers like
them, they stay on the list. Web hosts are dropped from
the list if, in our sole discretion, they don't perform
as promised.
HOW
ARE THE TOP HOSTS SELECTED?
All of the top hosts we list have been submitted to us
either by actual users or by the hosts themselves. In
general, they pre-qualify for a review only if they already
host at least 1000 web sites, have been in business for
a year or more, and offer what we feel is a minimum standard
of services. Overall we are not that thrilled with the
quality of most of the free and budget hosting services
out there, and we only accept about 20% of those submitted.
WHAT
IF THE HOSTS DON'T PERFORM?
Our experience is that you get what you pay for. If it's
free you won't really get that much. But people keep asking
so we keep reviewing them. We have zeroed in on a few
budget hosts who we can trust to do a pretty good job,and
those are the ones we encourage webmasters to use. Often
we're disappointed, and that is why the list is constantly
changing. If we get a flurry of user complaints about
a hosting service, we forward the letters to the host,
expect a quick response, and if it isn't satisfactory
we will drop them from the list.
CAN
HOSTS PAY TO BE ON THE LIST?
We DO NOT sell rankings on the list. The top spots are
chosen only by actual users and our reviewers. We do however
reserve the right to accept paid banners from a few select
advertisers whose products we feel may be of interest
to our readers. We also participate in affiliate programs
and reciprocal links with hosting related web sites.
NO
GUARANTEES
We don't make any promises or guarantees as to your own
hosting experience. We have never found a perfect budget
host and probably never will. Those we like today might
not make the list tomorrow. We cannot guarantee the performance
of any of the hosts reviewed and merely present the list
to help webmasters simplify the hosting selection process
and provide a forum for sharing hosting opinions. We encourage
each reader to carefully examine the hosting services
for themselves, and draw their own conclusions.
DISCLAIMER:
All reviews presented on this website are based
on information supplied by the various hosts, individual
reviewers, and actual users. Since the industry is constantly
changing, we cannot make any guarantee as to either the
accuracy of this information or the actual performance
of any service reviewed here. Opinions expressed are those
of the individual writers and in no way imply a recommendation
by Web Hosting Guide Inc. as to the validity or quality
of any hosting plans. As the ultimate responsibility lies
with the reader, we strongly caution all readers to carefully
examine potential companies for themselves before committing
any time or money. Readers are encouraged to submit reviews
based on their own experiences.
