Just bought a dedicated server. Wondering if I've made wrong decision.

Well I have now got a refund for the server and cancelled it.
I didn't have any customers at the time, so "luckily" I didn't create a bad reputation for myself.

I am now a reseller again. I think I need to take the more affordable option until I at least get a certain amount of customers.

Now that I am a reseller, I can concentrate a little more on my service. I can be there for my customers, etc. Rather than constantly having to fiddle around with the server.

The only worry I have is that I have had problems being a reseller in the past. The service I was paying for was never provided to meet my standards. I want my service to be a quality one...I want my customers to be happy. As a reseller, I also expect my server provider to take the same attitude. ;)
 
Infinite, that's the right approach; if you don't yet need a dedicated server, then don't go that route. Resellers are a great way to get ramped up and learn in the process.
 
It sounds like you have all the criticism you need at this point, but your business, just like any bsuiness, should have began with a business plan that included expenses and a five year plan to determine your beginning resource needs and your room for growth. Doing it right means more than just grabbing a credit card and asking a forum for ideas. It's your money, your time, your business.

Now that you've dedicated your business to a, well, dedicated server, your best bet is to embrace it and fill your available resources with customers.

Cold calls, local ads, local communciation, lots of reaching out to customers and quick sales is what you are looking for. If you begin to develop a niche and you can see a large number of sales in your future then I wouldn't look at raising prices to cover your overhead; instead I would look to reduce costs to quickly get customers.

Good Luck!
 
dlee said:
It sounds like you have all the criticism you need at this point, but your business, just like any bsuiness, should have began with a business plan that included expenses and a five year plan to determine your beginning resource needs and your room for growth. Doing it right means more than just grabbing a credit card and asking a forum for ideas. It's your money, your time, your business.

Now that you've dedicated your business to a, well, dedicated server, your best bet is to embrace it and fill your available resources with customers.

Cold calls, local ads, local communciation, lots of reaching out to customers and quick sales is what you are looking for. If you begin to develop a niche and you can see a large number of sales in your future then I wouldn't look at raising prices to cover your overhead; instead I would look to reduce costs to quickly get customers.

Good Luck!
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The OP already cancelled the server, so the advice is a tad bit late. ;)
 
LOL! That's okay.
Btw I have to say dlee I am not a fan of cold calling.
I feel it to be more destructive than constructive.
For example, I pass by a lot of phone shops when I walk through the city, now all of them are unique in their own way, but one stands out.
Well, to put thinks straight, THEY stand outside of it and approach you with leaflets.
To me that instantly means "Please NEVER go in my shop again!" LOL! :P Coz it just puts me off.
By all means advertise, but let the customers come to you. ;)
 
In certain markets I couldn't agree more. And in all reality, cold calls are hardly worth your time and effort as a Network Admin or similar title. The opportunity cost that you endure while cold calling is far greater, considering the fact that you could be using your time to make money other ways. But in a desperate effort to get customers or with a more focused list of number there may be some value to it. Which brings me to your example scenario. If you're bugging every person that walks by your store then you're not really targeting a specific market audience unless your goal was just to inform local audiences and you're assuming everyone walking by is local. What if your list of phone numbers was filtered down to specific business that already have hosting or have done business with a web host in the past? The tighter you can focus your call group for exactly what you are looking for, the less you'll be wasting time calling grandma at the old folks home :)

I've never done it personally, and I know we're talking about hosting, but I've heard of web designers that have had great success with cold calling. I also know of businesses that hire interns to do nothing but this.
 
Financially, I'd say you made a mistake.

Aside from that, I am pretty curious what specs you get for only $69.95/mo.
 
InfiniteWebspace said:
The only worry I have is that I have had problems being a reseller in the past. The service I was paying for was never provided to meet my standards.
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What was your selection criteria ?
What due-dilligence did you perform to ensure the shortlisted providers were up to spec ?
Did you test it before relying on it ?

Or did you do what most people do and pick one that had glowy bits around the price-tag ?
 
I'm rather shocked that most are saying that it was a bad idea. I would actually say that I'm proud of you for making that leap. I've seen companies practically run on quite a few reseller accts, not willing to spend a dime on their clients and getting everything for free. Putting your clients on a dedicated server will not only show a boost in your rate of service, but also will show a sense of value to your clients and websites.

Good for you for making that jump!
 
astroWP said:
Putting your clients on a dedicated server will not only show a boost in your rate of service, but also will show a sense of value to your clients and websites.

Good for you for making that jump!
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It was 3 months ago, and if you read the other threads, the business lasted about a week
 
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