by Saniya

Both reseller and VPS packages. Why?

I have noticed that there are a lot of companies do provides both reseller and VPS packages. Why? I think that it is actually the same in space and bandwidth.

The main thing in VPS hosting is the limit of hosting accounts on a server. In VPS hosting there are max 15-20 accounts on a server whereas in reseller hosting there are more than 100 accounts on a server

With a VPS you have more freedom on usage resources.

The important point is that a VPS gives you an isolated OS environment and (potentially) guaranteed system resources at your disposal. These factors mean that you’re far less likely to be affected by rouge scripts, IP blacklisting etc. caused by other accounts on the physical server; a reseller account is just as bad as any other shared hosting in these aspects.

I beg to differ – their VPS plans are all completely unmanaged, and therefore there’s a good chance they’re not suitable for the needs of many resellers since it would theoretically require the reseller to have 24/7 staffing to correct any problems which may occur (including the appropriate technical knowledge too!).

01.30.13

by Saniya

Benefits of Reseller web hosting

Hi,
I m a web designer and have a lots of website. Now i want to online these all website, so I m looking for a Reseller web hosting account. can anyone tell me What are the benefits of reseller program?

In a Reseller web hosting account, u can host unlimited domain.

A reseller program provides opportunity to start and maintain a business with a less starting cost. It means as you are a reseller, you can get additional income from your website.

There are many benefits to be a reseller. Some are as follows:-

• Minimal Initial Investment
• No need to maintain equipment
• Can set your own prices
• Can offer other services in conjunction with reselling
• Have access to hosting small, medium and large sites
• Do not need to update/upgrade at will
• Not need to have a large scale of technical knowledge
• Increased flexibility
• Saving on overall hosting costs

01.30.13

by Saniya

To become a reseller what type of technical expertise is required?

Most of the web host companies will provide technical support for your customers. However, basic knowledge is necessary in the use of HTML and scripting languages, familiarization with FTP/publishing utilities, knowledge of sending/receiving e-mail and administration of POP accounts, ability to register new domain names as well as edit existing domain records for your customers.

01.30.13

by Saniya

Reseller account help

Hello,

I am wanting to start my own hosting business via a Reseller account. Can someone give me some tips, and pointers?

To become a professional reseller isn’t hard.

1) You need to register a Domain
2) Get a reseller account.
3) Build your web hosting website.
Basic sections of a web hosting website:
– About (Breif description about your company. Found in 2003.. etc)
– Network (What Datacenter do you use? Location etc.)
– Hosting Plans (Full description of your plans, prices etc.)
– Support (Ticket System, Forum, Online Live Support, MSN, ICQ Phone etc.)
– Contact Information (Emails, Phone, Address, Online Email Form, etc.)

Money & Time.

You will have to eat/sleep the business 24/7 until you get enough money to hire people to help you.
Then you will need more Money & Time (assuming you have customers) and so it goes ……………..

01.30.13

by Saniya

Advantages of vps over reseller account?

what are the Advantages of vps over reseller account?

Well you do get the advatnage of more CPU power than a reseller, also some companies do free backups and all data is stored on RAID. Of course there is more resonsibilities to look after the server

The VPS does have the advantage of having guaranteed resources that you don’t get with a reseller, however from my experience, selling both VPS and Reseller, non-oversold reseller accounts (servers) get more CPU power than a typical VPS.

VPS you get root access, you get guaranteed resources, and it’s your own server…other users an’t often effect it, however I don’t see how you could say you get more CPU power.

In a VPS your host is resposible for everything. you don’t worry about nothing.

Usually VPS run on better machines, so if you want a nice performance, go with any VPS provider whose server has 8 GB RAM and SCSI drivers. You will be also some additional layers of security.

01.30.13

by Saniya

Reseller Hosting tips

Based on many years of experience I just thought of putting together some practical areas which can assist the ones who want to become resellers. I do not believe in lengthy writings and readings. You can look for following in a hosting company you are trying to become a reseller of:-

What kind of support they are offering ie email only, ticketing system, phone support and a toll free phone. Email only is rather questionable.
Do they offer any restrictions to number of accounts in each package, This is a trap to keep you upgrading.
Do they offer over selling, yes it has a disadvantage, yet the way things are frankly new business cannot survive without it.
Do they offer domain registration reseller services as well? This keeps you compact.
Response time to early sales requests. If they are slow in sales cannot be good in support.
Years of experience. Do a whois lookup to see the domain life, OLD IS GOLD, thought the young ones can be even better.
Do they provide your name servers ie ns1.yourdomainname you shall need that.
Does the offering include dedicate IP and SSL, again at some point of time you shall need these.

9.. If you like them DISREAGARD, all the point listed above…

You shall be able to add at least on point to it yourself.

Would like to understand, whats the difference between “4” and “7”.

I dis-agree on point 5, how is sales related to support? Sales team does not mix with support and sales team usually is not 24 hours.

01.30.13

by Saniya

Making money from reselling web hosting

I want to make money from reselling web hosting. I see two paths: Be an affiliate and get money from simple referrals. Be a reseller and buy services and resell them.

I think the most common misconception is that web hosting gives quick money. I think there are still alot of potential in web hosting so long as there is internet. However, hosting business do not come as easy as buying a reseller account and split it up. It requires a focus and target your audience right to ensure they feel confident in having his data stored in your servers.

If you want to make a living from it you would have to run hundreds or thousands of these services. Considering the required support effort this may not be feasible at all. Especially as a retailer of a reseller.

Affiliate program is more easy then Reseller program.

If u become Reseller,You will also need some sort billing and/or support software to manage your clients.

Web hosting is a business and needs to be aproached as such. You will not get rich quick, and it’s a lot of hard work. If you do not have the capital, hosting knowledge, or desire to run a business then I would recomend you to go with the affiliate route.

I will always recommend newcomers to start with an affiliate program. Reason being you need not worry so much about technical support and after sale support. On top of that it offers you an established name that need not much further advertising.

With an affiliate program you can quit easily, if it no longer suit your need. This is not easy for a reseller to quit a market because you have a string of clients that you have to pass them on.

Note that if you do purchase a reseller plan and resell them, you have to do your own support, sales and billing.

If you use refferal, than you don’t have to worry to much.

01.30.13

by Saniya

Successful website hosting reseller

A. what do you need to be a successful website hosting reseller?

B. want to learn how to actually make good revenue off a high visited site.

A good reseller must be good in sales.

For reselling in website hosting. You must know what your customer wants and need. You must also convince them that what they are getting is worth what they are paying.

I think most important is Support > Customer Service > Good Uptime

Good reseller should have responsive end doors support. Interesting pricing and competent sales managers.

For succesful reseller

A. You need a reliable reseller web hosting provider
B. Your high traffic website doesn’t guarantee you customers for your web hosting (visitors’ age group, interests, etc)

Web Developers can be successful Web Hosting resellers!

U r right

By becoming a reseller, not only can web developers create websites for
their clients, but they can provide their clients web hosting, as
another studio service. All you need to become a reseller, is to find a web
host who: offers multiple website hosting accounts; along with reseller
services; and then its up to you to host your clients’ web sites from
your own account. Your clients will be happy with the low fees you can
offer; and, you will have yourself a very profitable side business.

I think the most important is to ensure you sign up with a good and reliable web host yourself. Coz to resell web host is a responsibility. Someone trusted you before they part money to join your host.

If you really aim to be a successful reseller. Draw up a good business plan. Analyze the external (SWOT + Porter Five) and internal (Porter Value Chain) environment. Formulates the Corporate, Business and Functional strategies.

In this way, it is easy to keep track of your business directions and goal.

I m totally agree with u

01.30.13

by Saniya

payment handling for resellers clients

Hi, I’m new here. Am thinking of getting a reseller account to host some small sites that I design for friends and personal contacts.

How do I handle payment from my customers?

Its depending on different web hosting companies.

Hsphere control panel has the billing system within the ctrl panel.

cpwebhosting.net provides H-Sphere control panel with their web hosting account. There is a inbuild billing system within the H-Sphere ctrl panel

most resellers will have u settling ur own finances and invoicing.

Choose a web host which provide H-sphere control panel because with the use of H-Sphere control panel it is easy to maintain the payments of clients

01.30.13

by Saniya

Unlimited Wealth Creation Through Reseller Hosting

Hi,
Web hosting can be an exciting business start up for aspiring entrepreneurs. All you have to do to set up your business is become a hosting reseller, i.e., provide hosting facilities to website owners. Here as a business owner, you are buying space from a big hosting company, and redistributing the hosting space to other website owners.What u think? Put your suggestion here.

Yes, Reseller hosting business can be quite a profit making venture once you understand the figures and profit margins involved.

One can buy around 1000 MB space from a major web host at a cost of $25 per month. This 1000 MB space that you now own can in turn be redistributed to site owners who need space for uploading their site. Here you can give about 25 MB space for around $5 per month. Which means your monthly income comes to around $200 when you sell 40 hosting packages. Want more. some hosts allow you to oversell the space and do not charge you extra unless the actual usage of your account exceeds 1000MB. It is seen that a typical user uses less than half of the allotted web space. which means you can double or even triple sell your quota and make unlimited wealth.

Resellers are nothing but entrepreneurs acting as middlemen, offering you hosting services by leasing time and space from another Web host’s server rather than owning their own. Most of the times, the quality of services offered by resellers are so good that consumers do not even have the idea that they are dealing with resellers who do not have servers of their own. Resellers, since they can pick and choose their servers, are basically in a position to provide the customers with the best of services.

The profit margins in the business of reseller hosting is quite good and you can start on this exciting business venture even if you do not have the required expertise and access to funds for setting up the required infrastructure. Strange as it might sound, there are also times where a reseller can also be more scalable than a typical hosting firm. A true Web host is limited by its hardware; if a client suddenly requires an upgrade the host is not prepared for, the only way the host will be able to satisfy the customer is by upgrading its hardware – expensive and time consuming for both sides. The reseller host, however, can simply choose to locate with a different Web host that will better suit the customer’s needs.