Ask HN: Where/how to get more pre-regs for free WP hosting service?

1 pointswebtechgal9y ago3 comments

We just started taking pre-regs for WebPub - a free WordPress hosting service:

http://WebPub.online

Obviously, the primary driver of our business model is the volume of free users, so we're looking to set the ball rolling with pre-regs.

I submitted the URL here yesterday which did not pickup any upvotes but the logs showed some 31 visits from here of which, 4 registered (thank you guys - and gal).

While we continue working on identifying avenues to announce/promote WebPub, I'd highly appreciate any feedback/suggestions from all here.

Thanks.

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ezekg9y ago· 1 in thread

How do you plan on generating revenue to keep something like this running? I can't imagine anybody would be that interested in free hosting if they can't even be confident it will be around in 6 months. What makes your service worth the risk?

webtechgalOP9y ago

Thanks for your feedback. Actually, I'm not the one who is offering this. WebPub is a startup launched by a group of seasoned IT entrepreneurs with a combined industry experience of 70+ years. (I am a consultant there.)

The company is adequately funded with multiple revenue streams planned for the long run.

webtechgalOP9y ago

Nothing? Nothing at all?

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