What is reseller hosting? Reseller web hosting can also be referred to as a reseller program. This allows you to make money as a web host or domain registrar. You purchase the web hosting services and resell them as if you are the web host yourself. This is one way of getting into this business with low start up costs in comparison with starting a web hosting business from the ground up.
When you are choosing a reseller web hosting service look for the following –
- The server – you have many options here. You can use a VPS or VDS (virtual private server or virtual dedicated server) that is owned by the web host or you could use a colocated server that you own but store at the hosting company’s location and let them run the support. Many operating systems will do (Unix, Linux, Windows). Depending on which operating system you choose you will be able to choose from a variety of applications and scripts that you can run.
- Control panel – be sure you can work with the one you are offered. This will become a key element in your business and you will be using it so much that you will want it to be user friendly.
- Disk space – this is the advantage of having your own server is that you don’t have to worry about this being an issue. However, if you don’t have your own server you will want to make sure that the hosting you get offers the amount that you need.
- Bandwidth – make sure the site can stand up to the traffic you will be getting.
- Free domain name – it’s important to offer this in this day and age.
- Email accounts – many web hosting companies offer unlimited email accounts.
- Subdomains – unlimited subdomains is a huge selling point.
- Uptime – make sure that there is an uptime guarantee.
- Money back guarantee – customers want the assurance that you stand by your product.
- All of the little features that you may want like databases, dedicated IP addresses, blogs, etc.