Is it better to start your own hosting company or become a reseller? - Page 2 - Host Discussion Blog

TownBridgeCom · 12-24-2008, 06:14 AM

Hello,

starting an own hosting company is more profitable of have only an account reseller but sometimes is not the rules this, now there are many hosting company that pay you allot for a reseller sale.

Michael

DHD-Nick · 12-27-2008, 12:43 PM

Starting your own may sound like the best because it is. You have more power over your customers data, and when someone needs help with something, you can help them.
But you also pay more and if it doesnt work out, your out more money than if you were a reseller.

Now if you become a reseller, you have less options with your customers as far as support goes. You will have to be submitting tickets to your provider if something is wrong with their server. And the customer will get mad about the wait time.

Theres some risks with both, but if you can afford it, starting your own is the way to go!

Aquarian · 12-28-2008, 04:25 PM

If you don't have the techie know how, save you and your clients the head ache and start out o a reseller. After doing the research and you are more confident, go for a dedicated.

sanseo · 01-02-2009, 04:58 AM

I think if you feel good confidence in tech support than you will start.
Because customer want 100% satisfaction in tech support.So its necessary task to success !!

thecubehost · 01-28-2009, 05:34 PM

What do you mean by reseller? Is getting a VPS or a dedicated a reseller?

LetsTalk · 01-29-2009, 10:52 PM

Well yeah Root, if you have the money to invest and also and solid marketing plan. You know hosting is a damn competitive business. You probably need some business advisor and help you to set up a solid marketing plan before you can be profitable.

FortressDewey · 02-12-2009, 11:33 AM

Yes, own your own. There are many companies that help managed, billing, etc. Pick a niche and become the preeminent provider in it.

NETEL_HOST · 02-19-2009, 10:41 AM

Start your business by reselling someone else products ... once you have the experience go on your own. Doing otherwise could work but would be a lot more risky

creativhost · 04-30-2009, 11:33 AM

start with a reseller. If you can handle the support hours then yeeah good luck.

HostCadet · 05-15-2009, 03:08 PM

I would say reseller is the easiest place to start.

Murtaza · 05-18-2009, 02:29 PM

Reseller is definitely easier but starting your own web hosting business is the best option.

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GigNet · 09-09-2010, 05:25 PM

it all depends how much you know?
if you know alot then started with a dedicated server or vps.
but if you dont start with a reseller,
it also depends on what you want to sell?
and what your buidget may be?
if you have know alot, and have a good budget start with a dedicated server, or even a vps?

you will benifit in the long run, just stick to it and dont give up

praveenkv1988 · 09-13-2010, 11:33 AM

It is strongly recommended to become a reseller.

manissub · 10-21-2010, 06:53 AM

starting as a reseller will give you more experience

hostingdale · 10-25-2010, 11:40 AM

It is always advisable to start your hosting business with a reseller account. This is the way many reputable big companies started out. This brings your costs down and allows you to grow your business. Once you have grown enough, you can expand to a VPS or Dedicated servers, and so on to owning or managing multiple servers within your network. If things are not going so well, it is also easier to "pull the plug" if you have a reseller account.

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