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Find answers to frequently asked questions below. Don't see your question? Login to your account and click the "Support" link to find additional help. Trouble logging in? Click here.

Why Webs?

Simply put, you need a website provider that can grow with you. We have been innovating in the web publishing space since 2001, so we like to think we know a little about building websites. Our site-builder is easier, our features are more robust, and our service is rock solid. That's why over 25 million people have chosen Webs to power their sites, with over 20,000 new sites added every day.

Is it really free? How do you make money?

Yes! With Webs, you can easily create and maintain your own website for free. To offset the costs associated with web hosting and maintenance, free websites are supported with advertising banners. In addition to our free site-building solutions, Webs offers premium services upgrades available for purchase at any time. These services include getting a custom domain (e.g., yourname.com), obtaining your own email addresses, removing advertising from your site, gaining access to premium features, and more.

How long will my site be free?

Forever! Your site will remain live for free as long as you continue to login to your Webs account. We recommend logging in at least once a month.

Can I run a business on Webs?

Absolutely! Hundreds of thousands of small businesses use Webs.com for their websites. Whether its a simple business site or a full fledged online store, you can do it here. We also offer premium services like the ability to register a custom domain name (like yourname.com) to put a truly professional finish on your site.

How easy is it to build a site?

If you can send an email, you can build a website. It's that easy.

Can I get help when building my site?

Of course! If you have questions about creating, maintaining or upgrading your website, or are experiencing problems, please login and visit our Support Portal. We have many resources to help you build a great site as well as an active community of Webs experts. Premium customers also have access to live chat support 24/7.

How can people find my site?

If it's traffic you seek, we offer a full suite of promotional tools designed to get your site new visitors. This includes helping you get listed on Google and Yahoo! search engines, as well as using new media like Facebook and Twitter.If you want to keep your site private, we offer password protection to prevent any unapproved visitors from viewing your content.

Can I make money with my site?

Yes. From promoting services to selling products, thousands of businesses have been built with Webs. In addition, you can choose to run your own advertising partners on your site in order to capitalize on your traffic.

What if I need a domain name like myname.com or have a domain I'd like to transfer?

You can create your own personal domain name with accompanying email service at any time by purchasing our premium services. You can also transfer existing domain names purchased elsewhere to your Webs.com website.

What programming languages can I use?

Premium service customers can use CGI/Perl. However, this type of programming is not available for free account holders, nor do we support the use of MySQL, MSACCESS or PHP. You can, however, link to remote scripts from your website.

I am having billing issues related to my premium services, who can I contact?

To make changes to your billing information, cancel your premium services or request a refund, please login to your account and visit the "Support" portal to chat with a customer representative.

Where do I go if I find offensive or illegal material on a Webs site?

To submit a complaint or notify Webs of a violation of our terms of service, please click here.

Does Webs offer phone support?

Phone support is not currently available. However, we offer live chat support 24/7 for all premium customers. We also have a community forum where you can get help from the Webs community as well as Webs staff members.

How do I cancel my Webs account?

You can cancel or close your account at any time. Just login and click on "Site Settings" to find the account deletion link.

What is the cancellation and refund policy on Webs’ premium services?

We provide a 30-day hassle-free refund policy on all premium services, with the exception of domain names or domain services purchased using a coupon. To request a refund or to cancel the renewal of your premium services, please login and visit the "Support" link to speak to a customer representative.

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