The term can refer to several different offers: truly free hosted sites (often with restrictions), free trials of premium builders, a free preview or demo, or promotional offers that require payment later. Understanding the difference helps you choose an option that actually meets your business needs.
A business website isn't just a page — it needs reliable hosting, HTTPS, local SEO, contact mechanisms, and a mobile-first design. Truly free options often miss many of these items.
Free previews, free trials and subdomains are ideal for experimenting, validating ideas and getting a quick online presence. But for long-term lead generation, invest in a managed solution or connect a custom domain.
Here are realistic routes — choose the one that matches your timeline, skill level and growth goals.
Get a fully-built site preview instantly with no credit card and no commitment — evaluate design, content and SEO before you decide.
Pros: Instant, no-risk. Cons: Preview only until you choose to go live with domain/hosting.
Use a trial period to build and test a site fully. Good for learning the platform before paying.
Pros: Full control. Cons: Short duration; requires payment to keep site live on custom domain.
Platforms that let you stay free with a subdomain and ads. Works for hobby projects but not for most businesses.
Pros: No ongoing cost. Cons: Poor branding, limited SEO, sometimes no email or business features.
Congero offers an instant, AI-built preview so you can see a real site for your business before committing to anything.
Text or click to request a free site preview — no payment required.
Share your business name, services and a preferred colour or photo via text.
AI generates a complete, SEO-aware site preview including meta tags and mobile layout.
Decide to keep the preview, connect a domain, or ask for changes — unlimited updates included on our plans.
Free preview • Built-for-mobile • AI-generated SEO
If you want a free site to bring customers, focus on these high-impact areas.
A custom domain (yourbusiness.com.au) improves trust and local rankings. Free subdomains rarely rank well for local searches.
Include your service areas and local phrases (e.g., "plumber Sydney North Shore") in headings and meta tags.
Compress images, use modern formats, and keep third-party scripts to a minimum. Fast pages convert better and rank higher.
Congero includes built-in local SEO, meta tags and schema in every site — even in the free preview we prepare the on-page SEO for you.
GET A SEO-READY PREVIEWMany free builders display their logo and ads. For a professional image, avoid putting your business next to competitor branding.
Make sure you own your content and can export it. Congero allows export of static site files and keeps your content safe.
A free site that never ranks or is always offline costs more in lost leads than a small monthly plan that works reliably.
A quick comparison so you can pick the best route for your business.
Most businesses move from preview to live site within minutes. If you hit a snag, here’s what to check.
Send your logo, sample photos and preferred hex colours via text — Congero applies changes instantly.
You can register a domain through Congero or connect one you already own. Domain setup usually completes within minutes.
Yes — you retain your content and can export static files anytime. Congero aims to keep your business in control.
Yes — Congero's preview is free and requires no payment. It's a way to see a finished site tailored to your business before you commit.
Typically no — free subdomains and ad-filled pages rarely outrank local business pages. For real search visibility, use a custom domain, proper SEO and fast hosting.
Packages vary. Congero offers a managed website with domain, hosting, security, SEO and unlimited updates for a flat $49/month — often far cheaper than custom agency fees and faster to launch.
Yes — you own your content and can export your site files. Congero supports exports so you keep full control.
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