FrictionsWeb is a Linux-only hosting provider that offers unmetered transfer limit in their package. This type of plan is perfect for websites that anticipate a lot of file transfer activity such as download sites. FrictionsWeb also gives its subscribers free web development tools such as SEO tips and web design tutorials that should help launch a small web service.
The Hosting Package
FrictionsWeb has a single Linux shared hosting package that costs $4.95 per month for a year. This package includes 100 MB of web space and unmetered transfer limit.
What’s Great About FrictionsWeb?
- Offers SEO tips and web design tools
FrictionWeb’s free SEO tips and web design tools are a big help to those who are just starting their web service. This provides a one-stop-shop type of service where you can find most of your needs from a single website.
- Offers backup services for small businesses
Backup services are offered for smaller business to act as a safeguard against unexpected downtimes or installation issues. This protects your data from being lost especially if it is your first time doing hosting setup and installation.
- SSL certificates available
FrictionsWeb also offers SSL certificates for an additional fee. This means that you do not need to surf for other SSL certificates provider. You nearly have everything you need from FrictionsWeb.
- No negative reviews, so far
Lack of negative feedback can be a positive thing. So far there hasn’t been any reported major inconvenience or catastrophic downtimes coming from FrictionsWeb. There are no high praises for their network performance, either, but the lack of angry reviews online shows that they must be doing something good.
What’s Disappointing About FrictionsWeb?
✖ Main website is down
One big no-no in web hosting is to have a malfunctioning website. Whenever I try to access their home page, it always says that the website is down and undergoing maintenance. This is quite strange for a web hosting company and gives a bad impression that they do not have things under control.
✖ Single hosting package is very limiting
The solitary hosting package is extremely limiting. There is no way for you to upgrade your package if you want more from their services.
✖ No support for Windows
The Linux-only support takes out all potential Windows customers.
The Bottom line
With just a single package offered, you get the impression that FrictionsWeb is a very small start up hosting company that hasn’t even fixed their main website. Go look for other web hosting services since there are a lot more others with a better reputation and at the very least, a functioning website.
By: Patty B.
Date: May 19, 2011
Don’t waste your time thinking…
Don’t waste your time thinking that FrictionsWeb will be the perfect web host for your site. I’ve never been disappointed in my lifetime. For the 3 months that I’ve subscribed to this web host, every other day, downtime is what you get. This is the only consistent thing about FrictionsWeb. Although they refunded me 50% of what I paid for because I demanded so, I realized I just wasted the time I should have spent attracting more potential clients. I don’t recommend FrictionsWeb at all.
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