Hi,

Anyone know the software needed to run a webhosting business, and that is low cost? Like I want to run a web hosting business, so people can register domain name on my site, and pay on my site. What kind of software is good with that, and ez to manage. and also ez for the customer to manage. like adding email stuff like that? Please advise. I really want to start my own webhosting company.

thank you..

Get drams, it works with enom easy to install, and works with paypal

Where do i get drams at? can u give me a website?
and what is enom?

What about for webhosting plan? what is a good software for it? anyone know?? like a total package for selling webhosting??

Originally posted by midnite
Where do i get drams at? can u give me a website?
and what is enom?
drams :: http://www.dramsystem.com/
Enom :: http://www.enom.com/
- Enom is a domain registrar that is compatible with "drams".

Originally posted by midnite
What about for webhosting plan? what is a good software for it? anyone know?? like a total package for selling webhosting??
Your best bet is to pick up a server at RackShack (http://www.rackshack.net/) w/ Ensim or cPanel on it.
Ensim :: http://www.ensim.com/
cPanel :: http://www.cpanel.net/
Ensim and cPanel are both control panels for webhosting companies. They have all the features needed to host websites.

Once you get the server play around with it, read the forums and host some friends sites for free to get the hang of it.

Also, I would recommend using Google to find more information on what people post in the future. Google is a wonderful thing.

No offence, but if you don't know what Enom/Drams is then why are you even trying to compete in the domain industry, there's no massive wad of cash being earnt by every new domain reseller.

Originally posted by midnite
Hi,
Anyone know the software needed to run a webhosting business, and that is low cost? Like I want to run a web hosting business, so people can register domain name on my site, and pay on my site. What kind of software is good with that, and ez to manage. and also ez for the customer to manage. like adding email stuff like that? Please advise. I really want to start my own webhosting company.
thank you..

Yep, you'll need something like ...
an enom ETP account $6950
3rd party software like drams, or write your own
a cPanel licence, $1400
a decent server $3000+
collocation and bandwidth - $100/month minimum

and about 20 hours/day to run it all
:D

*then* maybe you can think about going and getting some customers ... it's *NOT* going to be a get-rich-quick programme to help you get some sweets on the way to school

Originally posted by othellotech
it's *NOT* going to be a get-rich-quick programme to help you get some sweets on the way to school

Ouch. That was alittle harsh. :D

Originally posted by othellotech
it's *NOT* going to be a get-rich-quick programme to help you get some sweets on the way to school

Ouch...someone's a little bit bitter aren't they?

Bitter but True, too many people think that they'll make $500,000 in the first month of opening with their only outgoings being $10 for a dedicated server. Too many little kiddies in it for a quick buck and then go back to school for the rest of the week. Even though SOME claim they offer 24/7 support, its actually "When I get home from school, and when I'm online at weekends" support, or even worse with some people in AUS it happens to be "1 Hour On Saturday Morning Is Our Support Day" yet they claim to be "hosting professionals in the industry for 6 months!"...weird how their domain hasn't been registered yet....lol anyways back on topic DONT DO IT!

I understand Joseph's point completely, however, it was a bit harsh. I do think that there are too many people (not just kids) that think this is a lucractive business with ZERO leg work.

You have to put in your dues and work hard at this business. And it is just that....a business. Web sites are something people rely on, and do not want someone who is looking for some spending cash for the weekend to be hosting them.

Just one man's opinion as I float away into the wind!

not everyone is in it for a big buck. my site

www.d2itemstore.com makes me about 2,000-4,000 a month.

and i am 16.

That's some pretty decent moola. Nice work. I am not saying everyone is it in for a big buck. But I am against people starting a hosting company for a summer job. You are basically playing with something people rely on...their websites.

Like I said, just my opinion. It sounds like you've got yourself all set. Thanks.

i plan on creating a hosting company myself. i need to fully finish my business plan first, i don't want to put any money in without having a higher return with my money. i understand what your saying.

Originally posted by d2dexter
not everyone is in it for a big buck. my site

www.d2itemstore.com makes me about 2,000-4,000 a month.

and i am 16.

Are you serious? Selling fake items (that are worth NOTHING).. and somehow making 4k a month??

Id like to see proof of that..

Im obviously in the wrong business.

He's not the only one..... Look at this article on the BBC (http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3135247.stm)...

Atomm

Isnt that illegal? I know sony sqaushes people who do similar things for EverQuest. One would think that Blizzard has a clause stating that you cant sell parts of the game, or make money off the game.

Well the guy in the article Atomm posted, was selling for Ultima (made by Orion) and apparently Orion was going so far as to "encourage" the sale/trading of the gaming inventory.

I for one have a hard time comprehending how people can make 6 figure salaries selling "digital inventory" I am in the wrong business for sure!

did someone mention time and patience?

good.

What kind of software do i need for webhosting? Like when people sign up for webhosting. how does it go into my database? I understand the cpanel, and espiem. Those are control panel that make setting up ftpusername and account eziesly. I mean how do others, set them up online thru a web brwoser.?

My suggestion is building a site and getting a reseller account for a couple of months until you get the hang of things. You need to know what you are doing BEFORE you can properly sell yourself to others.

Thanks.

how do you get a reseller account? I need something that is automated. like user come to my website and register and sign up for what they want. then they pay. after the payment they can log into their user account, which they can manage their domain name.. is there something like this?

thanks

I know how to setup a webhosting account and all that.. just need a customizeable software with instant traanscationl.

webhosting business is different from domain name registration business, i see that you want both, start with rackspace, rackshack, servepath or nocster but my advise is to you if you're not that technical savvy, is go first for reseller accounts on different hosting sites, it's because you need to deal on a daily basis those little annoying hassles such as : hacking.. and many more