Fueled by competition and high demand, many web hosting companies offer free domain names with their web hosting plans. You would be asking yourself whether the domain name is free indeed and if it would be worthwhile buying such a web hosting package.

While anything ‘free’ is always tempting, you will need to look at the bigger picture and ensure that the deal serves your needs satisfactorily.

Important Factors to Consider in a Free Domain Name + Hosting Package

• Choose a reliable web hosting provider.
• Confirm that the free domain name offered will be owned by you.
• Ensure you have access to a control panel where you can make changes to your domain name.
• Be judicious in your choice of a domain name. Read the article Before You Choose a Domain Name for further details.
• Read the fine print and check out for any hidden or high fees that will be charged to you later.
• Be wary of excessively cheap hosting services as they may not live up to your expectations.