đ¨ The Truth About FREE Websites: What They Donât Tell You
When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Recently, we were contacted by a client who had fallen into the trap of a company offering her a âfree website.â The pitch was simple: she only had to pay for hosting. Sounds like a dream, right? Unfortunately, that dream quickly turned into a nightmare for her startup business.
Manelyn Tara Downes
12/11/20252 min read
đ¨ The Truth About FREE Websites: What They Donât Tell You
When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Recently, we were contacted by a client who had fallen into the trap of a company offering her a âfree website.â The pitch was simple: she only had to pay for hosting. Sounds like a dream, right? Unfortunately, that dream quickly turned into a nightmare for her startup business.
Instead of a professional, optimized website, she was left with a sloppy build that didnât reflect her brand and wasnât user-friendly. Worse still, the hidden costs werenât financialâthey were emotional and reputational. Hereâs what went wrong:
â The Pitfalls of âFree Websitesâ
No Access to Her Own Domain The client discovered she didnât even own her companyâs domain. It was registered under the developerâs control, leaving her powerless.
Locked Out of the CMS When she asked for access to WordPress, the developer told her she couldnât have it because she âneeded a degree in web development.â (Yes, they actually said that!)
Radio Silence from Developers Whenever she requested small updates, her messages went unanswered. She was left stranded, with no control over her own online presence.
â How MD Web Experts Stepped In
Thatâs when Tara from MD Web Experts took action. We contacted both the hosting company and the so-called âweb developersâ to regain control of the domain and website.
Today, the situation is fixed. The domain is now registered to the client, and she has full access to her website and CMS. Weâre rebuilding her site from the ground upâoptimized, professional, and truly hers.
đĄ The Lesson for Business Owners
âFree websitesâ are rarely free. They often come with hidden strings attachedâloss of control, poor quality, and endless frustration. Your website is the digital face of your business. It should be something you own, control, and feel proud of.
At MD Web Experts, we believe in transparency, professionalism, and empowering our clients. When you work with us, your domain and website belong to youânot to us, not to a third party. We build solutions that last, with full access and support every step of the way.
đ Need Help? Contact MD Web Experts
If youâre a business owner stuck in the dark with a âfree websiteâ thatâs costing you more than you bargained for, weâre here to help.
MD Web Experts đ Website: www.mdwebexperts.com đ§ Email: info@mdwebexperts.com
đ Phone: +44 (0)1908 382 599
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