We currently offer at http://host4students.com

-500MB disk space
-100mb Monthly Data Transfer
-Unlimited POP3 Mailboxes
-Unlimited Autoresponders
-Unlimited Email Addresses
-Unlimited Mailing Lists
-Web Based Control Panel
-FrontPage 2000
-CGI Scripting in Perl & C
-Server Side Includes
-PHP4 Scripting
-mySQL Database Server
-128 Bit SSL Secure Server
-Sever Side PGP Encryption
-Real-time Website Statistics
-Password Protected Directories
-Customized Error Pages
-Search Engine Submission
-SPAM Filtering
-30 Day Money Back Guarantee

For only $2 a year


The plan doesn't have to be for students, but I know that MOST students are poor. So I make a package that has a reasonable price for students especially (most don't need a lot bandwith + space. But everyone is welcome. For those who want more bandwith and more space, there is an upgrade package available, and there are some other offer available at our website or others for higher price.

500MB webspace with only 100MB bandwidth...

Is that a mistake or just a bad deal?

(Yes I know the rules are against saying bad things about a company, but realistically 500/100......)

Aloha

hmmm only 100 mb
how much is extra bandwith ???
man you would chew threw that fast

I saw this thread before anyone had responded. I figured someone might ask a question like "How ya gonna make any profit?" I was only wondering about how long the host would stay in business with such cheap plans.

I surely didn't expect someone to say this is a bad deal! You call $2 a year a bad deal?

Folks, this looks perfect for domains which are primarily used for personal email.

host4student, do folks have to be students to get that plan? btw, you have a typo on your home page ("following").

Originally posted by host4student
For only $2 a year


Do you accept credit cards? :D

Sure, the plan is great for students, I guess. I would just be afraid that a couple of people (maybe not real students) are going to take advantage of the 500 MB space or "unlimited" space and then the server will be full and the company out of business. Can you stay in business on $2 per year? Even if each person uses only 10 MB of space? :confused:

Two comments:

1) It is INCREDIBLY RUDE to insult someone's plan in the advertising forum as you did.

2) If you took the time to look at his site before you ran your mouth, you would discover he also has a plan with 1 gig of transfer per month for $20 per year.

These are not awful deals. If you know you won't need more than they offer, they sound incredibly cheap actually.

*sick of people running thier mouths before they research the issue. I'm not sure if they just like to hear themselves talk to just like to put others down....:angry:

Not sure if you were referring to me, but I think what I said still stands as a valid point.

The first part of what I said was an attempt at a joke.

If it offended you, I'll edit it. :(

I wouldn't say its a bad plan from a customer's point of view. But from personal experience, i know that student (or personal teenager) websites consume 3-5GBs of bandwidth per month. $1.80/year (after credit card fees) ...would make 0.15/month per customer. Lets say with 100 customers ...is it worth to provide support for 100 customers for $15/month?


:eek:

Originally posted by mastersites
Not sure if you were referring to me, but I think what I said still stands as a valid point.

The first part of what I said was an attempt at a joke.

If it offended you, I'll edit it. :(

Your post was fine and did not offend in any way. :)

I'd say its a good deal.......
$2.00 a year / 12 months = 16 cents a month.
average GB of bandwidth costs roughly 2 bucks?
they are giving you 200MB of bandwidth for free doods ! :D

Originally posted by kwimberl
Two comments:

1) It is INCREDIBLY RUDE to insult someone's plan in the advertising forum as you did.

2) If you took the time to look at his site before you ran your mouth, you would discover he also has a plan with 1 gig of transfer per month for $20 per year.

These are not awful deals. If you know you won't need more than they offer, they sound incredibly cheap actually.

*sick of people running thier mouths before they research the issue. I'm not sure if they just like to hear themselves talk to just like to put others down....:angry:

Aloha

# 1 yes you are correct sorry to poster host4student
I edited to make you feel better kwimberl :)
I guess I was trying to be sarcastic ;)

so if I upset host4student I am sorry
I am weary of your 100mb bandwith usage ?
can you please explain the overcharge someone would incure if they go over this bandwith

Sorry to have gotten this post off topic

Kwimberl I sent you a PM after readin your other threads quit being a mod wanabe & you have slammed many people/companies yourself
back on to his offer ;)

hmm went in twice sorry

One you have reach your transfer limit, you will recieve a notify email. It will ask to upgrade your basic plan to (your first 900mb monthly transfer + 3gb space is $18 a year). If you do nothing, your account will temporary freeze for that month. It will reactive for the following month.