I got a free web host for 2 years when 1&1 was a new company, was a promotion they had to get people to use them. My Buddie had me sign up for it. I had no idea about websites and i wanted to use it so I thought I would make a site about online casinos because i liked to play them.
Well, I had no idea there was an affiliate program system for casinos so I pretty much learned html / php and about affiliate accounts as I played with my free host.
That was July 2004, I think it all paid off very well and I’m still thankful my friend had me sign up lol.