Have you ever used a Post To Host service?

[Ravenfreak]

I remember one time while researching hosting for one of my projects, I came across a post to host site. Basically with post to host, you make posts on the hosts forum, and you must meet a certain quota to continue receiving your hosting plan. I haven't seen many hosts like this recently, I can imagine it has to be expensive to host a number of sites with no revenue to actually help keep the sites online.

 

[Cedric]

I remember those very well. I was always a fan of this method. Been thinking to offer the free forum hosting along these lines, but then again, I don’t want to push anyone, so I just offer it for free. I do think it’s not that profitable for a post to host strategy and often was out of good will from the webhost themselves.

 

[Kale]

Yep did one before way back and it was alright IMO. I wouldn't mind seeing these make a comeback in some way, honestly.

 

[Aaron]

I did take part in one but it was a horrible commitment because half the members couldn't use English very well so having to see half stuffed posts really affected this Grammar Nazi.

 

[fords8]

I used to run one of these types of sites. It was alright, but no one ever stayed with it.

 

[Kale]

I used to run one of these types of sites. It was alright, but no one ever stayed with it.

Yes, true. I have noticed that if a member didn't need it anymore they'd just go inactive and move on.