There are many business opportunities for anyone
interested in online business. A highly lucrative venture that makes lots of
money is web host re-seller business.
Websites generally
have a server and domain name hosted at a specific location. Host companies are
very important because they provide the hosting service. The business generates
millions of dollar in sales yearly.
There are many web host companies that offer re-sellers
rights and hosting plans. All you need is partnering the right company that
best complement your expertise and experience.
The good aspect is that you can work from home or open an
office to run the enterprise. We will show you an easy but effective method to
launch your web host company.
The business specification accommodates web developers
including buying and selling of domain names. You can easily create a good
brand and offer top notch services.
Web hosting is big business just look at the millions of
domain names and websites that enter the cyber space yearly. Another major
advantage of this business is the flexibility to set your own work schedule and
price.
Web hosting business is about selling, hosting and
managing domain names. The business format is either broad or targeted to a
locality.
What
You Need for a Web Host Company
1
You need broadband connection
2
A dedicated web server
3
An office environment complete with a good
computer and other accessories
4
To resell you need an account on a host
company.
5
A website and Host plan
Why
Start a Web Host Company.
Any company or organization online runs a dedicated
website. The same applies for individual blogs, eCommerce sites, forums even
classified sites.
Web hosting is dynamic and accommodates many players. You
can get your share of the business by targeting small and medium sized
enterprises.
Another reason to consider this business is that everyday
thousands of blogs and websites crop and are on a host plan. The enterprise is
either small scaled or large scaled if you acquiring your own server.
You can start the venture with very little money and earn
steady recurrent income for years. The best way to start a re-seller company is
through partnership with a major host provider.
Other businesses related to web hosting are domain
registrars, server companies, webmasters, website developers, graphic designers,
and template developers.
What
You Need to Start a Re-seller Host Business
A re-seller leverages on the server of a host company to
create you own brand. You sell re-seller host packages through your web host
company..
To get started in this business the first step is
registering your company. To do this you register your domain name from the web
host company you want to sell packages.
Select
the Right Hosting Plan
Many hosting companies have re-seller deals so study what
they offer like pricing and plan. You can
chose a basic plan with about 250 GB Bandwidth and 2GB web space.
There is always room for upgrades and more broadband or
web space. Look for hosts that offer 24/7 support, easy to navigate Cpanel, lots
of broad-width and good reputation
Sell
Host Packages
Before you start selling domain name you should register
the name and purchased a web hosting plan as explained above. Then setups a
professional looking website and create web hosting packages.
You can create a general package and modify it to
accommodate customer’s needs and expectation. A good way to have a grasp of the
business is to study what other re-sellers are offering and doing.
You can now sell domain names and offer web hosting plans
as a re-seller. Create flexible payment
gateways that accommodate both credit card and PayPal.
The great thing about being a re-seller is lots of support
from parent Host Company. They are keenly interested in your development and
success.
Your range of services could have a simple plan, mid plan
and high end plan. Don’t get greedy with pricing because the wrong pricing can
affect your business.
To get noticed you need a good marketing strategy to
attract customers.
White
Label Re-seller
For first time entrepreneurs interesting in web hosting
the easiest way is white label re-seller packages. There are many big host
companies that offer this package such as HostGator, BlueHost, Godadday and
ResellerClub.
The companies have packages that allow companies and private
entrepreneurs create there own white label host business. To start this business
you need to minimize your expenditure and get maximum gain.
One of the cheapest host companies that offer re-seller
rights is ResellerClub. The host company requires an initial deposit of $99
which is credited to your account.
The re-seller then uses the sum to purchase new domain and
host packages.
What
to Expect on a Re-seller Package
The ResellerClub package comes with different features
for members under the program. The features include setting your own price and
selling domains under your brand.
The package has provisions for sub re-sellers, special
promos, brand hosting according to demography. Another interesting aspect is
optimized pages to your demography. The
more domains you sell the more money you earn under the so called ‘slab’.
A
Guide to Setting up your Re-seller Host Plan
The first step is to complete a form and sign up for an
account. You activate your account by adding fund to the payment page. They
have a minimum benchmark of $99 to purchase domain names and host websites.
The payment methods include credit card payment portals,
WebMoney, AliPay and PayPal. You can also
use bank transfer to add money to your account.
Once payment is confirmed your re-seller account becomes
active. To brand your products and services first create a logo for your brand.
The domain name you chose for your business should reflect the kind of services
and host plans you provide.
To setup your re-seller account sign into your account
panel and click on Product then domain registration then check availability. The
next step is to purchase/select an available domain name.
Cancel invoices but select execute the request then click
execute the above without receiving payment. This guarantees a completion in the
procurement of a domain name for your business.
You can set your selling currency to a targeted audience.
Another setting is the account currency
based on your location.
Make
Changes
To make any changes select settings>Branding>super
site/partner site>fully branded name then add an A record by updating the
domain name.
The next set is to update the name server for the domain.
To effect the change you go through the same process of setting- brand
setting-name server.
The reason you change the name server is so you can
select from a list of available servers. All the changes you do will final give
you full access to your new domain name and web hosting platform under a
branded name.
Things
to Add to your Account Setting
Customize your account with tools like analytic and
other scripts or change default design. You can include a payment system,
customize the template and optimize your pages.
Marketing
your Business
The business is very competitive and over saturated. To
get noticed you need to carve a niche and spend money on advertisement to reach
potential clients.
Methods you can use include paid advertisement in local
media, Google Adwords and effective social media adverting.
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