How to Succeed in Resell Web Hosting

If you want to work from home, having your own web hosting resell business can give you the freedom that you have always wanted. The competition, however, can be fierce, so it is important to follow several key steps to ensure that your resell web hosting business is a success.

Instructions

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1. Promote frequent specials, as it is a good way to bring in new customers. They probably aren't prices that you will be able to carry forever, but they can be a good way to get those first few customers in the door, even if it means an initial cut in profit.
2. Team up with a web design company and offer each other's services to clients. Of course it is better to team up with a company that has a lot of clients and ranks high with search engines, but any partnership is better than none.
3. Give current customers incentives to refer new customers. This will not only get new customers in the door, but will also make your current customers happy. Incentives can include a wide variety of offers, such as free web hosting, cash credits or raffle prizes.
4. Take a profit cut to keep your prices below your competition's. How large this cut is will depend on any specials your competition is promoting and how significantly your competition has lowered their prices.
5. Purchase a large hosting package and cut it into very small portions to sell for an extremely low price. This may allow you to make more profit per megabyte, than if you where to sell it in larger packages. Additionally, some individuals are more willing to buy a hosting package if it is very cheap.
6. Advertise everywhere! Join forums and include your link at the bottom of your posts, in your email signature or anywhere else you can for free. You can also pay for advertising and sponsor ads on Google and Yahoo! if your budget allows.
7. Join link and banner exchanges. This may bring in new customers and possibly a few good partners.