Should I get this Reseller package?

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hunterup

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My friend is willing to give me a 1 TB server hooked up with a server program loaded on it and is ready for use right away.

The thing is I have a few questions...

Will I be able to limit the amount of space per client?

What is the running cost of 1 server?

How do you advertise your space with so many competitors out there?

How do I get domains for my clients?

Should I go with this resale package instead? Would it be easier?
50 GB Disk Space
500 GB Bandwidth
Unlimited Domains
Site Builder
More
$24.95 per month

I may post more questions as they come.
 
Hi hunterup,

Welcome to HostingDiscussion.

Most reseller packages include tools that allow you to allocate server resources, which makes going for pre-packaged professional reseller hosting an easy and headache free choice when you are starting up.

Probably the cheapest dedicated server on the market is roughly $100/month, but it would not be able to handle demanding applications running on it well.

Domain names can be offered through a reseller account of most leading domain registrars. In fact, your client management software will most likely allow you to integrate the process into the checkout steps.

Competition is what makes this business difficult, but rewarding if you know how to stand out. Most companies choose to utilize a variety of marketing: from traditional advertising, to search engine marketing and sales through third party affiliates. However, most beginners succeed on a local market level, going after local small businesses.

My suggestion is to go with a reputable reseller provider that will be able to support your business growth as it continues.
 
How are other webhosters able to make Domain names on the spot when their customers order it?

So you think I should go with a reseller package instead of my own server?
 
hunterup said:
How are other webhosters able to make Domain names on the spot when their customers order it?

So you think I should go with a reseller package instead of my own server?
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If you're not sure how to do this then i'd recommend you to go with a reseller as there's a big chance you won't secure the server well. Also for domains people resell them from enom or resellerclub. I'd honestly say go for the reseller.

Good luck!
 
CGIwire said:
If you're not sure how to do this then i'd recommend you to go with a reseller as there's a big chance you won't secure the server well. Also for domains people resell them from enom or resellerclub. I'd honestly say go for the reseller.

Good luck!
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Agreed - I definitely think that you are best off starting on a reseller plan. I'd preferably choose a reseller host that is known for friendly and reliable support that can help you along the way
 
Probably the cheapest dedicated server on the market is roughly $100/month, but it would not be able to handle demanding applications running on it well.
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I agree with your point, but you'd be surprised how low prices can go. I know I was.
serverpronto.com (who seems to start at $32) even had a promotion for $5 servers. Scary. :D

They might work OK for hosting a couple of sites though.
 
ldcdc said:
I agree with your point, but you'd be surprised how low prices can go. I know I was.
serverpronto.com (who seems to start at $32) even had a promotion for $5 servers. Scary. :D

They might work OK for hosting a couple of sites though.
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I'd highly advise against using serverpronto. A quick google search will lead you to MANY negative reviews. We had a poor experience with them a few years ago as well :smash:
 
I agree with XeHSean, since you are new to the business, its advisable to go for a Web Host that provides you a strong & reliable support, you never know what queries your clients can come up with.
 
So im guessing your new to the web hosting industry and you are looking to start up and offer web hosting and be your own boss? i'd suggest you sign up with a small company that has and offers everything in a heap low affordable price and they would be glad on helping you and teaching you All about the industry. A company like GeekStorage would do you best i say that because for a nice price you get decent features like, a billing script a reseller domain account, documents and along with great suppirt and up time :)


By the way welcome to HostingDiscussion if you have anymore questions please feel free to post a new thread oe just reply to this thread with your questions .
 
Is anyone actually reading the posts?
He specified a reseller package in his original post compared to a free server that a friend is offering.

Any reasonable person would recommend the free option.
The only question is whether or not this person is capable of running a server.

If not then there is no reason to believe he is even capable of running a vps or a reseller account.

No matter how you slice it there should be some fundamental knowledge of servers and hosting software before ever getting into a reseller situation.
 
Blue said:
Is anyone actually reading the posts?
He specified a reseller package in his original post compared to a free server that a friend is offering.

Any reasonable person would recommend the free option.
The only question is whether or not this person is capable of running a server.

If not then there is no reason to believe he is even capable of running a vps or a reseller account.

No matter how you slice it there should be some fundamental knowledge of servers and hosting software before ever getting into a reseller situation.
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Very little technical knowledge is needed on reseller plans. Further, one would expect that he would receive higher quality support (and most likely more knowledge from the knowledgebase, tutorials, community forums, support, etc.) from using an actual hosting provider than by using the free 1TB from his friend.

The hosting he would receive from his friend sounds like it is completely raw (not even a control panel). He would certainly require technical knowledge if he were to go that route.

Also, hosting with his friend for free means that his friend has no real commitment to deliver uptime, quality service, support, etc.

For these reasons, many of us have recommended the reseller plan.
 
My friend is willing to give me a 1 TB server hooked up with a server program loaded on it and is ready for use right away.
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For all we know that server program could be cPanel WHM.
We also have no idea how much support the friend is willing or able to offer.
These days for what a good reseller plan costs and a few extra bucks a month you could hire service management and be far ahead of the game compared to a reseller program if the server is free.
 
Blue said:
Is anyone actually reading the posts?
He specified a reseller package in his original post compared to a free server that a friend is offering.

Any reasonable person would recommend the free option.
The only question is whether or not this person is capable of running a server.

If not then there is no reason to believe he is even capable of running a vps or a reseller account.

No matter how you slice it there should be some fundamental knowledge of servers and hosting software before ever getting into a reseller situation.
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I have to agree with Blue. We don't know what level of support his friend is offering. Clearly, by the OP's questions, he'll need substantial help whichever route he decides to take.
 
I would have to look at the issue... when I was looking in to all this my self I sat there and read up. At the time I knew little about web hosting and even less about linux and SSH and all that.


Reseller package or a VPS or Dedicated Server by a Managed Services.

If you want to test out stuff what you can do is buy a cheap VPS and play around with it. cPanel provides a free trial so you can see how to install plugins... Ioncube cURL... Mod Security etc.

There is alot of helpful information out there all you need to do is google it.

cPanel support is brilliant and BuyCpanel.com will even install it for you.

But if you want the easy way Reseller is the way.

If you are willing to put the time in then VPS and Dedicated server is the way. its not completely difficult just requires a little bit of time to learn it.
 
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