Where can I find a free website host with no ads or banners etc., with at least 5 mysql databases, ftp, CPanel, Fantastico (or similar), and more than 100MB webspace + reasonable bandwidth. I also need a free webhost that can use my existing domain. I know I’ve put a lot of high requirements but I do know that there are many web hosts that offer this for free. I’m just fed up with registering and discovering the pop ups and annoying catches. Or rather, can someone direct or offer me an affordable webhosting (less than £5)?

Thanks in advance!

I’m looking at various webhosts to host a project I worked on on my own computer. The project pretty much requires that I can create a PHP file without a .php, .php3., .php4 etc. extension and function like it should. I edited the httpd.conf file on my computer to change DefaultType to application/x-httpd-php, but most affordable web hosts won’t let me do that. Is there a workaround? Or do some web hosts already do that? If so, is Dreamhost one (or should I not use it at all?)

Can anyone recommend any Windows web hosts that offer great features, are reputable,affordable and provide reliable customer service? I plan on building an ecommerce website.
Thanks!

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