Web hosting: no credit card required

Have you been looking for a “no credit card” web host? Most web hosting companies require prepayment by credit card. It can be quite frustrating. Not having a credit card can seriously limit your options. There are solutions to this problem.

Find a host that offers 30-day billing.

One option is to look for web hosting companies that offer 30-day billing to small businesses. An example would be Blue Ribbon Web Hosting (blueribbonwebhosting.com) which offers monthly billing to US based companies, there are other options as well.

Find a free web host.

There are many web hosting companies that will offer free web hosting, within limits of course, if you allow them to post ads on your website. This can be frustrating for a commercial site, because the ads they are running are likely from one of their competitors. You will also find that there is very little flexibility in setting up your website the way you want it. Ads can also annoy your visitors. You also won’t be able to complain about server outages as you are not a paying customer. However, if you just need a website for your small civic group or a website that doesn’t get a lot of traffic, it will offer web hosting without the need for a credit card.

You may also consider using one of the many free blogging sites available.

Free blogging sites aren’t very good for business, but if you just want to post your vacation photos or a collection of personal poetry, it’s definitely a good option. The easiest free blogging sites to register are WordPress and Blogger. Free blogging sites have WYSIWYG editors (what you see is what you get), so there is no need to learn anything about building a website. With no training requirements, you can have your posts online in just a few minutes. You won’t even need to purchase a domain name, as a subfolder will be assigned to you for your use. This makes the URL difficult to remember, but it works.

ACH debits are another lodging option that does not require a credit card.

Some hosting companies will automatically debit your checking account once a month for your web hosting fees. Some people have had bad experiences getting the company to stop charging after closing their websites, this is not an extremely good option. There is also the risk of sharing your private banking information over the Internet with a business you do not know. Always check references before giving your banking information online, or set up a separate account just for that purpose.

PayPal is an alternative to credit cards that will work with many web servers.

PayPal is an online payment system that most people use with eBay. You can fund your PayPal account from your checking account and then have them pay for your web hosting services for you. If you need web hosting without a credit card, PayPal can be a good solution. The best option for businesses is probably direct billing through a credit relationship with a vendor. For people, PayPal would be the way to go.

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