Notice: Trellix has been acquired by Globalscape, and the free downloads described on this site are not currently available and some of the other Trellix links may not work. A new product to replace Trellix Web 2.7 called CuteSite Builder is under development by Globalscape now. For an update on the new product, you can fill out the form on the Trellix 2.7 Software Educational Discount page and I will update you as I learn more.
Each web-site must be located on a web-based computer called a server, that communicates with other servers throughout the world on the Internet. Hosting companies are in business to sell space on their servers to aspiring "Web Masters" such as you and I. Most Internet Service Providers (ISP's) make available some free space on their server for the customers who purchase Internet access through them. Some hosting companies make limited free space available to anyone. This marketing vehicle allows the hosting company to increase their exposure on the Internet through various means, including requiring each web-site to include advertising.
Tripod.com is a hosting service that provides free space on their servers. Tripod is distinguished from many other free hosting services in that members are afforded the free use of a web authoring software from a company called Trellix Web. Trellix 2 is an extremely versatile and user friendly tool. Easy to follow "Help" topics within the software, as well as a number of excellent tutorials both on line and within the software download, enhance the usability of this software.
I have chosen to feature Tripod.com and Trellix 2 as the focus of my web-site for teachers. The ease of use and the quality of the completed design are outstanding for a free product.
How do I go about finding a Web host for my site?
There are a variety of web hosting services available on the Internet. If you subscribe to an internet service provider (ISP) such as America On Line or a local provider such as Enet (enetis.net), often your ISP will allow you some space on their server to set up a personal web site. In most cases, that site would be restricted to using a sub domain address, unless upgrade your account or pay for the additional service. Web hosting companies abound on the Internet, and there are many that provide free web hosting within certain specifications and limits.
A word of caution is in order before you select a web host. Some free web providers will lay claim to rights of ownership of material on your web site. Also exercise caution if you decide to set up your own domain name, as there are some web hosts that will charge high fees to register your domain name for you, and some have even registered the name in a manner so that they exercise ownership of what was intended to be your domain name.
How are some web hosts able to allow free web sites? They require you to provide advertising for them and their clients on your site in the form of a banner on each page or a pop-up window. For an extra monthly fee, many of them will upgrade your service and allow you to eliminate this type of advertising.
Some of the many free hosting sites include:
Here is another free hosting company that I have come across. You may want to check it out also, it does not use the pop-up advertising windows, and allows you to host with them using your own top level domain name (as in www.yourname.com)
To view the hosting services that make use of the Trellix Site Builder, go to this link:
To view the hosting services that make use of the Trellix Web free software, go to this link:
As you site develops and matures, you might find that it is time to invest in a paid hosting service that will provide you with a greater level of service and dependability. I have found a very reliable service that provides an excellent level of customer care. When you are ready for that type of hosting service, check out think host here:
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