using test domains

to preview site before going live

[Andrea]

Hi,

When someone is learning web design and in the process of building a portfolio of their work to show potential cusotmers. Is it ok to use free hosting to achieve those particular aims?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

[mincklerstraat]

You could, but you can get a reseller hosting account that allows you unlimited domains for $15 a month these days, and that looks a lot more professional. $20 a month will get you a better one.

Since you're just learning, though, you can always use free hosting as a spot to keep your stuff, and get the reseller account once you're a bit more confident and really want to go out and get those clients. Do plan, though, on getting that reseller account someday.

[Andrea]

Hi,

Thanks for replying with your advice.

Regarda

[chrisnrae]

I'd find some actual people looking for web design and comp them the designs if your goal is your portfolio - they would have to cover all of the domain, hosting etc - you would simply be providing a free design. In all honesty, free sites will turn me off to any web designer. I have this mental block that tells me if they don't believe in themselves enough to pay for hosting, maybe I shouldn't either.