I've got to admit. the business of web hosting seems to be very interesting.

Based on some simple observations I think web hosting ( at the higher priced levels ) seems the long term way to go. Also with all the new domains being made there seems to be a net growth.

Are there any books or web sites to learn more on how to be a web hosting service? I'm looking to learn more of the tech-cost associated with running such a service. Maybe even a business plan that has been made public domain?

I've spent at least 20 hours just reading stuff on this board ( which I must bow low to the webmaster for gathering such a group ) and my mind is exploding with the new knowledge.

-Michael

I don't think there is a book about managing a hosting buiness.
For now experience is good book.

http://www.recellar.com has articles for both beginners & advanced hosts.. about reselling/webhosting.
though i've never actually read any of them or spent more than 3 minutes at the site :D

If someone were to write a book on being a host, without getting too much into the technical nitty-gritty, that would be interesting.

OTOH, beyond the technical and perhaps some unique legal issues it's still just marketing services.

ok here are the steps.
1. get your hands dirty with network operating system especially with linux.
2. puchase good computer + desk + very good chair. (as a web host you may need to work around 18 hrs a day).
3. be commited to your business because as a web host you don't deserve much holidays. :D ( i haven't taken holiday since last 3 years).
4. learn marketing and e-commerce stuff like how to collect payments through internet. setup merchant account with banker and advertise on the internet.
5. find a good designer to design your web site.
6. help your customer in every possible way and you will learn with time.

so jump in . . .

my best wishes :cartman:

Originally posted by mahinder
ok here are the steps.
1. get your hands dirty with network operating system especially with linux.
2. puchase good computer + desk + very good chair. (as a web host you may need to work around 18 hrs a day).
3. be commited to your business because as a web host you don't deserve much holidays. :D ( i haven't taken holiday since last 3 years).
4. learn marketing and e-commerce stuff like how to collect payments through internet. setup merchant account with banker and advertise on the internet.
5. find a good designer to design your web site.
6. help your customer in every possible way and you will learn with time.



Sound like the last 3 companies I had and sold.

Your best line was vacation ... What's that. :)

I will say that your first line I the most important. without the foundation you can not proceed to the next step.

-michael

Originally posted by sqposter


Sound like the last 3 companies I had and sold.

-michael

what do you mean by that ?

:confused:


Your best line was vacation ... What's that. :)

in web hosting industry response time is very important.

so in smilies terms

if you provide responses within
1 hrs then your customers :love:
2 hrs then your customers :)
4 hrs then :cool:
8 hrs then :mad:
12 hrs then :angry:
24-48 hrs then :kaioken:
48-72 hrs :uzi:

no consider taking vaction and your tech can not handle requests or something mess up. :eek:

Very good and interesting with the smilies :)

I am going to become a reseller very soon thus these information will also help me... thanks :D

Regards,
Choon

Originally posted by mahinder


what do you mean by that ?

:confused:



Sorry about that. When I get into the mood to work I jump in both feet work real hard at it ( don't take vacation ) then along comes somebody and makes me an offer that has wonderful terms to buy me out.

Pain in the ass but rebuilding and restarting is alot of fun. keeps me happy.

So I feel like I'm in that mood again.

-Michael

...how much did you sell these companies for? how many clients/hosted sites did you have at the time of sale?

would be really grateful if you mentioned it... cuz i would like to get an idea.