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RESELLER HOSTING FAQ
Q:
What if I do not want a "reseller" hosting account -- if I just
want to host my own domains?
A: Sure. Whatever is fine with us ... there are no restrictions how you use
the reseller web space, none except misuse:
Q:
What if I run out of web space?
A: You can always add a second reseller plan or update to the next larger
account.
Q:
Who provides customer service for my hosting customers?
A: You do. The reseller control panel allows you to access all domains. Add
and delete domains, MySQL databases, email boxes, adjust space, etc. 123-Web-Host
will be responsible for the general technical maintenance of the server.
Q:
How do I bill my customers?
A: If you do not have any solution set up yet, by far the best, easiest and
fastest (immediate) solution seems 2CheckOut
which integrates a shopping cart (you may not even need that for Web hosting
services) with a credit card processing system in one package. They
do have a one time $49 setup fee, but there are no further monthly fees (quite
different from most other billing services!). Those with much of their customer
base outside the U.S. may want to have a look at WorldPay,
BIBIT,
and SWREG.
You may also consider to add PayPal,
but might loose prospective hosting customers if only offering PayPal. For
an actual merchant account with lower per sale charges and no application
fee check out Electronic
Transfer, Inc.
All these credit card processing solutions work well with 123-Web-Host reseller
hosting plans.
Q:
What if I decide one day not to be a Web hosting reseller anymore?
A: Web hosting is a very lucrative business. But in such a case we will be
more than happy to take care of your customers. Details can always be worked
out.
Q:
Can I actually make money with this?
A: You may just host your own sales sites, of course. But many of our reseller
customers also offer web hosting services. Below are some profit calculations.
(You might want to deduct another 4 to 6% for billing services.)
SAMPLE RESELLER PROFIT CALCULATIONS - cheap reseller hosting and unlimited domain host reseller host
HOST RESELLER PLAN 1:total web space: 10,000 MBtotal costs: $45.95 S a m p l e calculation: 500 MB account (50 MB used space ... overselling) + whatever other hosting features price for customer = $7 reseller's cost = $0.23 profit per hosting plan = $6.77 reseller's profit for 200 accounts => 200 x $7 = $1400 - $45.95 => $1,354.05 |
HOST RESELLER PLAN 2:total web space: 15,000 MBtotal costs: $65.95 S a m p l e calculation: 500 MB account (50 MB used space ... overselling) + whatever other hosting features price for customer = $7 reseller's cost = $0.22 profit per hosting plan = $6.78 reseller's profit for 300 accounts => 300 x $7 = $2100 - $65.95 => $2,034.05 |
HOST RESELLER PLAN 3:total web space: 20,000 MBtotal costs: $85.95 S a m p l e calculation: 500 MB account (50 MB used space ... overselling) + whatever other hosting features price for customer = $7 reseller's cost = $0.21 profit per hosting plan = $6.79 reseller's profit for 400 accounts => 400 x $7 = $2800 - $85.95 => $2,714.05 |
