{"id":4555120,"date":"2021-11-08T16:08:44","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T10:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4555120"},"modified":"2023-10-06T01:43:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T20:13:25","slug":"blog-without-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-without-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Start a Blog Without Hosting? (6 Questions Answered!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Wondering if you need to pay for <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-blog-hosting\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4046826\" data-lasso-id=\"3645\">web hosting to start a blog<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not confident enough in the profitability of blogs to pay for hosting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>These are the questions we\u2019ll answer in this post.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s get right to it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{margin-bottom:50px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:5px 7px 0px 2px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list .kb-table-of-contents__entry:hover{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-featured-ans is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you start a blog without web hosting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you technically can\u2019t start a blog without web hosting. You need hosting to keep your blog data, including articles, images, and pages, accessible on the internet. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you need to purchase your own hosting service. If you don\u2019t like to pay for hosting, you can use blogging platforms that also offer hosting for free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-Web-Hosting-Works.png\" alt=\"How Web Hosting Works\" class=\"wp-image-4555122\" style=\"width:480px;height:480px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-Web-Hosting-Works.png 960w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-Web-Hosting-Works-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-Web-Hosting-Works-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-Web-Hosting-Works-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to making your blog accessible online, here are few<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>more reasons why hosting is necessary for blogs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is web hosting necessary for a blog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Web hosting is a service that allows you to publish websites\/blogs online. A web host operates servers that function as online storage spaces for website data. They are also in charge of delivering this data to users who need them through the internet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re paying for it or not. If you own a blog that people from around the world can access, you are using hosting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apart from that, web hosting service providers are also responsible for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintaining server hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing security protocols to keep data safe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating backups for added security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are there any free web hosting services available, and should you use them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there are plenty of companies that offer <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/free-hosting-providers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4555967\" data-lasso-id=\"3646\">free hosting<\/a>, like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/000webhost\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3647\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"000Webhost\">000webhost<\/a>. However, serious bloggers should avoid these services at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, free web hosting often comes with strict bandwidth and data storage limitations. For example, 000webhost\u2019s free plan only provides&nbsp;<strong>300 MB&nbsp;<\/strong>of data storage \u2013 nowhere near enough for a growing blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other than that, here are other disadvantages of free web hosting solutions:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower uptime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slow blog performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible monthly bandwidth cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forced ads&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little to no customer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unreliable security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be hard to migrate to a new host later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s a lot of downsides.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the only benefit of free web hosting companies is that they\u2019re free. That\u2019s why they\u2019re an inviting option for aspiring bloggers who don\u2019t have a lot of capital.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, saving a few dollars on hosting isn\u2019t worth all the risks. That\u2019s why, rather than using a free hosting service, it\u2019s much better to use a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-blogging-platforms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1036036\" data-lasso-id=\"3648\">blogging platform<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you lack the budget for a proper web host, you can start with free blogging platforms like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3649\">Blogger.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1039\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Home-Page.png\" alt=\"Blogger\" class=\"wp-image-4555125\" style=\"width:694px;height:601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Home-Page.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Home-Page-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Home-Page-1024x887.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Home-Page-768x665.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun fact<\/strong>: Blogger is a Google product, similar to Gmail, YouTube, and Google Chrome. It\u2019s a popular blogging platform that lets you focus on writing and publishing blog posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is hosting free on Blogger?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Google itself will provide free hosting through Blogger. You can build your blog and publish content without paying for anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hosting your blog through Blogger is leagues better than using a free hosting service.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, there are no strict limitations when it comes to storage and bandwidth. Performance, uptime, and security are also better across the board than with an average free hosting service.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Migrating from Blogger to a self-hosted blog is also easier \u2013 thanks to the migration tools offered by hosting companies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may not matter to you now. But it\u2019s definitely worth mentioning, especially if you plan to move to WordPress (WordPress is the world\u2019s biggest CMS \u2013 used by almost every professional blogger) once you start making money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This leads to the next question:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use WordPress without hosting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress has two versions:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3650\">WordPress.com<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3651\">WordPress.org<\/a>. Just like Blogger, WordPress.com is a free blogging platform that doesn\u2019t require your own hosting. WordPress.org itself is also free, but it\u2019s built as an open-source CMS that requires your own web hosting account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress.org is for professional bloggers who require complete ownership and control over their blogs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you want to be a professional blogger, it\u2019s advisable to choose a self-hosted blog using WordPress.org from the get-go.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you can migrate from your free blogging platform to WordPress.org later. The only problem is, there\u2019s always the risk of losing your blog\u2019s search engine rankings after migrating.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In professional <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blogging\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4041217\" data-lasso-id=\"3652\">blogging<\/a>, investing money to be safe is much better than cutting corners and risk losing it all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The good news is, paying for your own hosting doesn\u2019t cost a lot.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are hosting companies like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/hostinger\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3653\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Hostinger\">Hostinger<\/a>&nbsp;that offer super affordable hosting plans while providing a solid foundation for your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1154\" height=\"1032\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hostinger.png\" alt=\"Hostinger\" class=\"wp-image-4555123\" style=\"width:577px;height:516px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hostinger.png 1154w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hostinger-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hostinger-1024x916.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hostinger-768x687.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1154px) 100vw, 1154px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I came across dozens of web hosting service providers throughout my 11-year blogging career. However, I can say with complete certainty that they offer the most affordable hosting packages for new blogs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hostinger\u2019s basic shared hosting service can cost as little as&nbsp;<strong>$1.39 per month&nbsp;<\/strong>for a 48-month plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s an average of only&nbsp;<strong>$0.046 per day!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want their Premium Shared Hosting plan, the minimum you can spend is&nbsp;<strong>$2.59 per month&nbsp;<\/strong>for 48 months. 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Apply the <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/deals\/hostinger-discount\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4556633\" class=\"1\" data-lasso-id=\"6364\">Hostinger coupon code<\/a> for an extra 10% discount on your purchase!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you register for web hosting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the steps for starting a hosting account with Hostinger:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/hostinger\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3654\" data-lasso-name=\"Hostinger\" target=\"_blank\">Click&nbsp;here<\/a>&nbsp;to head to Hostinger\u2019s official website and click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Get Started.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1070\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hostinger-Get-Started.png\" alt=\"Hostinger Get Started Button\" class=\"wp-image-4555127\" style=\"width:535px;height:378px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hostinger-Get-Started.png 1070w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hostinger-Get-Started-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hostinger-Get-Started-1024x723.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hostinger-Get-Started-768x543.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1070px) 100vw, 1070px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp;<\/strong>Choose whether you\u2019re creating a blog for yourself or someone else.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Choose-a-Plan-.png\" alt=\"Creating a Hostinger Account\" class=\"wp-image-4555129\" style=\"width:534px;height:341px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Choose-a-Plan-.png 1068w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Choose-a-Plan--300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Choose-a-Plan--1024x654.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Choose-a-Plan--768x490.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1068px) 100vw, 1068px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp;<\/strong>You can then specify whether or not you\u2019re planning to sell products on your blog. 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