Except for the ad, you can register a free top-level domain here:

http://www.domain-4free.com

Here are a few things to know:

- this service is absolutely free!
- real top-level-domain yourdomain.com!
- free mail-forwardings yorname@yourdomain.com
- inclusive: unlimited subdomains! http.//anything.yordomain.com
- we finance these domains by showing ads on top of the domain!
- there is no renewal price

You really in Dayton, Ohio? I'm originally from dayton.

And so I'm guessing that you guys just forward the domain and don't allow DNS services.

well, i am waiting to find out...

apparently, it takes two days for your request to process and the link gets sent to your email for activation...

i will reply in two days time to report

It works, u get an activation email instantly

Did you edit your post? because in my email I got a Topic Subscription notice and it says you posted it didn't work.

cool idea. ill have to try it out, but im looking to just get the domain, i dont already have one...

edit: would it be possible to customize the ads?

all that thing is giving me is that my website seems like it's not going to get as many views.

I don't think an ad makes it worth it. A domain is 50c a month or $6 a year depending on how you look at it. I understand people wanting free hosting in exchange for a small link but a very inexpensive domain name is pushing it.