It has become somewhat of a trend to have one's own website, and I found myself swept up in it too. The UCOZ platform attracts with its availability of free templates and the opportunity to start web development, allowing for initial steps in this field. It's worth noting that I haven't used any paid services, so I can't elaborate on their advantages. Since 2005 (I’m attaching an archival screenshot), this service has become very popular, and today it's used by both regular users and large companies. From personal experience, I can say that for someone who needs a website as a "business card," 600 MB of space is quite sufficient. The tool for "inserting image URLs, HTML video code" helps save space, and if that's not enough, you can choose one of the plans starting at $5.99 (443 rubles at the time of writing) and going up to $9.99 (734 rubles) per month. Thus, the higher the plan, the more features and tools are available. Registration on the service is similar to others; you can use social media accounts or a special form. Users can create multiple websites and easily switch between them. Among the free features are templates for websites in various categories, domains, some of which indicate where the website was built. However, don’t think that the platform is without drawbacks — they can manifest when editing pages, as you need to specify the builder in the form of code that shows where the site was created. There are restrictions on file format uploads; for example, you won't be able to upload .php ready-made pages in the free version — it's like cheese in a mousetrap. Thus, creating a comment form won't be possible, although you can use the social media option to "embed code," which is up to you. Another advantage is the multitude of modules available, such as "Guestbook," "Forum," "Bulletin Board," "Mini-chat," "FAQ," "Polls," and "Mailing Forms," which can be customized within the framework of free use. The design of the service has changed over the years and has become more user-friendly; if desired, you can switch back to the old version in the settings. There are plenty of templates available for this builder online, both free and paid. The builder's menu also offers assistance from web development specialists who are ready to help for a fee. You can pay for services using all known methods: via bank card, WebMoney, PayPal, and Yoomoney (Yandex.Money). Paid services include website promotion, connecting higher-level domains, additional disk space, and the ability to create an online store. You can edit pages at your discretion, change fonts, restrict access for certain users, and configure user groups in the settings. Overall, if you approach the solution of some inconveniences related to restrictions correctly, you can find many solutions online. For example, you can download a backup of a ready-made design for your website and use it without problems. It should be remembered that the success of any project depends on you, as does its profitability. The service does not impose strict restrictions but often reminds you of them. The absence of account replenishment does not carry serious consequences, except for the appearance of ads from third-party services on your site or the threat of losing all files if the service closes, which is unlikely. If desired, the site can be deleted or temporarily made inactive.
