Of course, there are free Guestbook services you can subscribe to on the Internet (i.e. Dreambooks, Bravenet, etc.), but usually that means using their templates, their layouts, their formats, their guestbook fields, their banner ads, and you have limited control over how long guestbook entries remain.
Secondly your guestbook will actually exist on their server; you just link your site to it. I can publish your guestbook on your server and tailor it EXACTLY the way YOU want it!
Your make your own blanks for guest to fill in
Template matches the rest of your website
No required hyperlinks or banner ads
Entries can remain indefinitely or be removed at your will
Having your OWN guestbook makes a positive impression on your website's visitors. Everyone knows that anyone can sign up for a free guestbook service. Therefore, nobody visiting your site will be impressed when they click your "Guestbook" link and then suddenly find themselves on Bravenet.com or Dreambooks.com and their screen suddenly polluted with pop-ups or banner ads!
