The Optimum Free Site

DaveE · 2006-09-15, 08:10 AM

Hi Everybody,
I have been reading the comments and rules for free sites. I noticed GG has a free site training module planned. I was thinking it might help to see some examples of what are considered optimum free sites.

So here is the idea. Post a link here, to the best free site that you have seen, not your own

This way we can see some great sites to set some good examples for everyone. A picture paints a thousands words or in this case a free web site.

Thanks everybody

Preacher · 2006-09-15, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveE

...So here is the idea. Post a link here, to the best free site that you have seen, not your own

This way we can see some great sites to set some good examples for everyone. A picture paints a thousands words or in this case a free web site...

I would think a 'picture in this case' would create a thousand stolen free-site templates. |badidea|

ladydesigner · 2006-09-15, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Preacher

I would think a 'picture in this case' would create a thousand stolen free-site templates. |badidea|

I agree. While it's a good idea in theory DaveE, I'm afraid some lazy bums would just steal and submit.

virgohippy · 2006-09-15, 02:50 PM

Back when I was still attending "The Freesite Builders University of Virgohippy" my instructors insisted I dig through the trenches, and study the freesites listed on various link lists.

The course work was difficult! Not only was I expected to find decent freesites, but to analyze them, and ascertain their merits and flaws! 4 page essays written in HTML were not uncommon.

But I graduated, and now I have all the tools necessary to create and design my own sites without any assistance!

MrYum · 2006-09-15, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by virgohippy

Back when I was still attending "The Freesite Builders University of Virgohippy" my instructors insisted I dig through the trenches, and study the freesites listed on various link lists.

The course work was difficult! Not only was I expected to find decent freesites, but to analyze them, and ascertain their merits and flaws! 4 page essays written in HTML were not uncommon.

But I graduated, and now I have all the tools necessary to create and design my own sites without any assistance!

Sounds like a pretty damn smart school Hippy!

And by the way...you do make some damn nice sites...you obviously learned well grasshopper

Preacher · 2006-09-15, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MrYum

...And by the way...you do make some damn nice sites...

I think MrYum meant that you used to make damn nice sites.

alessandro · 2006-09-15, 03:58 PM

The optimum free site is the one that obey the rules of all linklists it wants to get listed on. The design doesn't mean everything, it's just a part of it.

Also, the optimum free site is the one that will also sell and make you money, not just get listed on linklists for nothing.

Panky · 2006-09-16, 04:19 PM

Ahh, but these particular freesites would be showcased and easy picking if posted in a thread.

Sure, freesites listed on the link lists are open targets for the poachers, but posting freesites in a thread just places a flashing neon sign on those freesites listed.

Maybe the owners of the freesites don't want their work to appear anywhere other than on the link list? It's one thing if someone posts their own work or work from that of someone that they have permission to post on their behalf, but to just randomly start posting peoples freesite designs could potentially piss some people off for whatever reason(s).

DaveE · 2006-09-16, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Panky

Ahh, but these particular freesites would be showcased and easy picking if posted in a thread.

Sure, freesites listed on the link lists are open targets for the poachers, but posting freesites in a thread just places a flashing neon sign on those freesites listed.

Maybe the owners of the freesites don't want their work to appear anywhere other than on the link list? It's one thing if someone posts their own work or work from that of someone that they have permission to post on their behalf, but to just randomly start posting peoples freesite designs could potentially piss some people off for whatever reason(s).

Ok no problem, I was trying to help.
I have all kinds of ideas, some are dumber than others .

DJilla · 2006-09-18, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveE

So here is the idea. Post a link here, to the best free site that you have seen, not your own
Thanks everybody

A final comic note is that though your intentions were good, you should know that every few months it seems like somebody posts a variation of your request under a new nick and is soon revealed to be a cheater who thinks they're clever.

The last just not too long ago was a designer who was quickly caught out and the row it caused went on for several pages.

People want to help you understand the rules, apply the technology, improve your skills. But, like any industry nobody wants to give up trade secrets on "the best" or "most profitable" anything!

2006-09-15, 08:10 AM	#1
DaveE If something goes wrong at the plant, blame the guy who can't speak English Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 39	The Optimum Free Site Hi Everybody, I have been reading the comments and rules for free sites. I noticed GG has a free site training module planned. I was thinking it might help to see some examples of what are considered optimum free sites. So here is the idea. Post a link here, to the best free site that you have seen, not your own This way we can see some great sites to set some good examples for everyone. A picture paints a thousands words or in this case a free web site. Thanks everybody __________________ Cheers DaveE www.euroteenmagazine.com

2006-09-15, 02:50 PM	#4
virgohippy Madness is like gravity. All it takes is a little... push. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,679	Back when I was still attending "The Freesite Builders University of Virgohippy" my instructors insisted I dig through the trenches, and study the freesites listed on various link lists. The course work was difficult! Not only was I expected to find decent freesites, but to analyze them, and ascertain their merits and flaws! 4 page essays written in HTML were not uncommon. But I graduated, and now I have all the tools necessary to create and design my own sites without any assistance! __________________ ~Warm and Fuzzy.

2006-09-15, 03:58 PM	#7
alessandro I don't have to be careful. I got a gun Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The 3rd planet from the sun :) Posts: 365	The optimum free site is the one that obey the rules of all linklists it wants to get listed on. The design doesn't mean everything, it's just a part of it. Also, the optimum free site is the one that will also sell and make you money, not just get listed on linklists for nothing.

2006-09-16, 04:19 PM	#8
Panky I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 87	Ahh, but these particular freesites would be showcased and easy picking if posted in a thread. Sure, freesites listed on the link lists are open targets for the poachers, but posting freesites in a thread just places a flashing neon sign on those freesites listed. Maybe the owners of the freesites don't want their work to appear anywhere other than on the link list? It's one thing if someone posts their own work or work from that of someone that they have permission to post on their behalf, but to just randomly start posting peoples freesite designs could potentially piss some people off for whatever reason(s).