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Web Reseller Hosting

Punkwaffle

Punkwaffle

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Original poster
Apr 12, 2004
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I was wondering about reselling web hosting. Let's say I have designed a site for a client, and they want me to register their domain name and get them on a server. If my host offers reseller access (like ASO) then I would get the bill, it would be itemized for each domain, and I can charge my client whatever- correct?
Or do I need to make sure my host can offer me multiple domains (or is it subdomains; i don't know what the difference it) before i can do this.
The third part to this question is what exactly will and individualize IP address do for me and/or my client, and why do I need it?

Hoping someone here could help clarify this for me. Sorry if my questions aren't concise.

Thanks!
 
mac 2005

mac 2005

macrumors 6502a
Apr 1, 2005
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Depends. You could set all of that up so the bill goes directly to the client. Or you could take advantage of a "reseller" option, pay the bill yourself and then charge back to the client what the client is willing to pay. For example, some hosting companies will allow you to host 5 domains on a single account for $100/year. It's reasonable to pay $100 for 1 domain, so .... I think you can do the math.

I don't know that you need a static IP address -- in the application you're describing, you should be more than fine in a fully hosted setting. Not saying they're aren't advantages, but none spring to mind for the project you're developing.
 
ITASOR

ITASOR

macrumors 601
Mar 20, 2005
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Punkwaffle said:
I was wondering about reselling web hosting. Let's say I have designed a site for a client, and they want me to register their domain name and get them on a server. If my host offers reseller access (like ASO) then I would get the bill, it would be itemized for each domain, and I can charge my client whatever- correct?
Or do I need to make sure my host can offer me multiple domains (or is it subdomains; i don't know what the difference it) before i can do this.
The third part to this question is what exactly will and individualize IP address do for me and/or my client, and why do I need it?

Hoping someone here could help clarify this for me. Sorry if my questions aren't concise.

Thanks!
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You need multiple domains. Subdomains are like: them.yourhost.com. People won't like that.
 
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theappleguy

macrumors 6502
Apr 19, 2005
321
0
Make sure you buy a reseller account from a reliable company and don't just go for the cheapest. The last thing you want is customers complaining about downtime. :)
 
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