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pcuptime
09-03-2001, 09:21 PM
Hello Everyone,

I'm new to this board. I've been lurking for awhile and decided to come out of the shadows for a questions.

I am going to start reselling. I've decided to go with a company which will provide support to my clients; hence I can keep my day job while building the business.

So far, I have looked at OLMs RSE plans. They seem a bit pricey based on the number of domains one is allowed--especially at the lower end. I don't see how I can offer flexibility in hosting plans and still be profitable. However, I have had two domains hosted with them for over two years and am very pleased with the service.

I'm interested in knowing about any other hosts that offer anonymous support to my clients. I've done a search of the forums but cannot seem to narrow down the keywords enough to provide something useful. Your suggestions are most appreciated.

AL-Benjamin
09-03-2001, 09:31 PM
the only one i know of is *****. but they don't have a very good reputation around here.

Dogma
09-04-2001, 06:00 PM
I believe Site5 ( www.site5.com ) allows you to do this. Can't comment on them at all though...

Jburnley
09-05-2001, 08:42 PM
I'd suggest you think twice about letting someone else support your clients...at least do 50% of it. No one else will provide the kind of service you need to make your clients satisfied and if they do, before long they'd convinve your clients to move directly under them. Beside, I thought we all this this because we enjoyed it as well. So what will be your role in your business?

pcuptime
09-05-2001, 10:24 PM
Originally posted by Jburnley
I'd suggest you think twice about letting someone else support your clients...at least do 50% of it. No one else will provide the kind of service you need to make your clients satisfied and if they do, before long they'd convinve your clients to move directly under them. Beside, I thought we all this this because we enjoyed it as well. So what will be your role in your business?

My role will initially be billing and the growing of the business. Once I have a client base substantial enough to support myself, I can quit my day job and then think about a plan where I support my clients, which will likely cost less. I just don't think it's fair for my clients to have to wait several hours for me to get home from work so that I can answer support requests.

My experience with WebAxxs, which offers the RSE reseller plans, has been excellent. My support questions are usually answered within a few minutes. They could do the same for my clients.

sammasati
09-06-2001, 03:38 AM
I don't know. I checked out their pricing structure, and it has a very ***** flavor to it. Seem a little on the costly side as well. Storage is cheap it is the bandwidth that is expensive.

If you go with them keep us posted. I, for one, am interested to see how they are as far as support, especially to your customers.

Ryan

Synergy
09-06-2001, 07:28 AM
See maybe if you link to your companies support ticket system.... they might do the support for you :D

Jedito
09-07-2001, 06:35 AM
Or maybe you could use an out source tech support like hyper-techs.com

smartmlp
09-07-2001, 11:16 AM
It is just not worth getting someone esle to do the support....
Site5 does it... but it is costly.
Anonymous Client Support - Email & HelpDesk SeupFee$99.95 Monthly$129.95 hyper-techs.com is just not worth paying for... if you are not going to have high prices. If you plan to have only 20 accounts (Or less) it will be no problem handling it... let say alteast 1 hour a day on the computer. Not Even that!

Jedito
09-07-2001, 11:30 AM
Originally posted by smartmlp

If you plan to have only 20 accounts (Or less) it will be no problem handling it... let say alteast 1 hour a day on the computer. Not Even that!

That is just not true.
you CAN'T leave a customer waiting for 20 hours for an answer. Because you don't have the time. If you dont have the time to give support, do something else but hosting.

I think that pcuptime know that, or what is the point of this thread?

IntraHost
09-07-2001, 01:04 PM
<< MOD EDIT >>

Please read the rules and abide by them. Please do not attempt to break the rules again.

<< /MOD EDIT >>

smartmlp
09-07-2001, 07:08 PM
HAHA! :stickout :stickout :stickout :stickout :stickout :stickout :stickout
I can wait 20 hours....

smartmlp
09-07-2001, 07:24 PM
Well, Actually, After I think about it.... I would want a response within 7 hours time....

multipleimage
09-08-2001, 09:46 PM
if you can not be there outsource to a tech support firm or contact a web host you may want to use. Even if some dont offer it publicly they may be able to assist you.

creid
09-09-2001, 12:58 PM
Sorta of topic but....
Has anyone had any experience with hyper-techs.com?
and like say i get the micro package. Is that only 50?or 50 per month?


Chris

smartmlp
09-09-2001, 05:56 PM
That looks like 75$ per month does'nt it?

Alareach
09-09-2001, 06:53 PM
hyper-techs is very good in my experience so far.
Also consider www.poornam.com they handle outsourcing support as well.


Regards
AH

creid
09-09-2001, 09:04 PM
no one answered my question...
It says you get 50 help desk inquiries, is that per month?

Alareach
09-09-2001, 09:34 PM
I pay per month and I believe all of their services are per month.
You may want to email them and ask if they can accomidate your needs.

Regards
AH

creid
09-09-2001, 10:13 PM
Originally posted by Alareach
I pay per month and I believe all of their services are per month.
You may want to email them and ask if they can accomidate your needs.

Regards
AH


How do you like them?

jolly
09-11-2001, 08:08 AM
:( I know only one

halfpricehosting.com


:D

Alareach
09-13-2001, 12:57 AM
Originally posted by creid



How do you like them?

So Far...
VERY good. Professional and fast.

Regards
AH

tony.messer
04-16-2002, 02:30 PM
Please read the forum rules. This is your first and final warning. If you break the rules again, you will be banned.

-kunal

DanielP
04-16-2002, 02:44 PM
Tony, advertising is not allowed in these forums, if you want to advertise your services then post in the advertising section and not here, read the rules next time.

tony.messer
04-16-2002, 02:47 PM
Please read the forum rules. This is your first and final warning. If you break the rules again, you will be banned.

Akash
04-16-2002, 02:48 PM
Originally posted by tony.messer
mod edit -kunal

you are asking users to contact you and have posted the same message 6 times....if i were a mod i'd consider that an ad

if you want good, honest feed back we'll give it to you, but only if you start a new thread in the appropriate forum

tony.messer
04-16-2002, 02:50 PM
sorry about that, where shall i go to get feedback on this type of services? this forum?

Akash
04-16-2002, 02:51 PM
try related offers......:rolleyes: