It depends on the host you're referring to, different free hosts use different models to cover their cost. Some hosts charge you for things like extra RAM, slots, modpacks, etc but the base plan is free. Others, such as us, offer a free plan but charge for larger regular packages. Most hosts offer free servers for promotion but this is more of a sponsorship.
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hey esjeff, thanks for the fast reply. BUt I have a follow up question. So I'm thinking about starting a server. I'm keeping my eyes for it to be pretty big and popular. I have no money to actually buy it yet. So by being sponsored you get a free server? For how long? I was thinking of doing a deal were I give 30-50% of the profits earned to the host. Any clue if this is possible?
So most hosts want you to have a unique idea or a YouTube channel with at least a small community to do a sponsorship. This is more of a business deal than a free server: you agree to help them get new customers from your existing or growing community and they agree to help cover the cost of your server. If you have a good idea most hosts will do the sponsorship without profit sharing as it complicates the deal, though this is only my perspective. So, if you have a great idea or a small community already this is the way to go.
As most people don't make videos or have a custom server made then sponsorship isn't really possible. But, other free hosts are setup so players can get their feet in the water with server administration/setup. If this sounds like you then a host like us (free plan), triangle.gs, or another free host would be the best option!
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What is this whole free hosting thing and how does it work?
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Curse PremiumHi,
It depends on the host you're referring to, different free hosts use different models to cover their cost. Some hosts charge you for things like extra RAM, slots, modpacks, etc but the base plan is free. Others, such as us, offer a free plan but charge for larger regular packages. Most hosts offer free servers for promotion but this is more of a sponsorship.
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hey esjeff, thanks for the fast reply. BUt I have a follow up question. So I'm thinking about starting a server. I'm keeping my eyes for it to be pretty big and popular. I have no money to actually buy it yet. So by being sponsored you get a free server? For how long? I was thinking of doing a deal were I give 30-50% of the profits earned to the host. Any clue if this is possible?
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So most hosts want you to have a unique idea or a YouTube channel with at least a small community to do a sponsorship. This is more of a business deal than a free server: you agree to help them get new customers from your existing or growing community and they agree to help cover the cost of your server. If you have a good idea most hosts will do the sponsorship without profit sharing as it complicates the deal, though this is only my perspective. So, if you have a great idea or a small community already this is the way to go.
As most people don't make videos or have a custom server made then sponsorship isn't really possible. But, other free hosts are setup so players can get their feet in the water with server administration/setup. If this sounds like you then a host like us (free plan), triangle.gs, or another free host would be the best option!
Regards, Jeff
Oh thats awesome! Because I've got this sweet custom factions idea truly like no other. Hopefully I can get it moving!
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Curse PremiumNo problem, good luck with your server idea!
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