(1)Do you know some good quality hosts that allow multiple domain names on the same account?

(2) Why would someone want to use subdomains? What's the advantage of a subdomain versus just using a subfolder in your web site hierarchy?

(3)When hosts' plans state that an account qualifies for reselling, does that mean you can put multiple customers (each with their own domain) on the same account? If so, then why does the same host's plan list that only 1 domain is allowed on the account?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

(1) There are quite a few. Try a search on the WHT forums.

(2) Subdomains give a more professional appearance. They are also easier to advertise, as most people expect websites to be in the format of "something.something.com" not "www.something.com/folder/folder".

(3) There are several people that resell subdomains of their main account.

Any more questions, feel free to ask.

3) reselling usually means you can sell actual plans the host provides, these are seperate from your main account. that might be why you've seen this listed before...

There are few web hosting providers that are going to let you get around their charging you based on web site, instead of based on number of accounts.

It used to be popular though. Some hosting companies used to allow it. Now it's mostly just with virtual server type accounts that it's allowed.

Anyway, FYI, there is a big difference between a subdomain and a hostname/alias.

10.0.0.0/8 = mydomain.com
10.0.15.0/24 = alpha.mydomain.com
10.0.16.0/24 = bravo.mydomain.com

alpha and bravo are subdomains of mydomain.com, and represent networks, not hosts.

10.0.15.1 = sales.alpha.mydomain.com
10.0.16.1 = support.alpha.mydomain.com

sales and support are host names, and not subdomains.

10.0.0.1 = www.mydomain.com
10.0.0.1 = sales.mydomain.com
10.0.0.2 = support.mydomain.com

sales can really be considered an alias for www, where as support is another host. Well unless you're doing ip aliasing.

Thanks to all of you for your helpful replies.

Since I will start with about 50 pages on my web site (portal) and the site hierarchy will extend at least 3 levels below the top, I am assuming you are recommending that I use subdomains instead of folders because the URL looks more professional to the visitors, correct? In case this sounds really naive, I will tell you that I have never had a site on the web before and don't know how to make a subdomain yet. I have only run my site for testing on my desktop where I use folders for the hierarchal structure. I hope it is easy to convert folders to subdomains.

Bitserve, I assume you were saying that there are now very few web site hosts that allow someone to use more than one domain name per normal virtual/shared hosting account, correct?

I appreciate all of your input Bitserve, but I have to admit that you lost me as soon as you stated:

Anyway, FYI, there is a big difference between a subdomain and a hostname/alias.

Don't feel obligated, but if you would like to try to clarify your previous post for beginners like myself that are just learning, here is why I couldn't understand your post.

I don't clearly understand the meaning of terms like "hostname" and "networks". I know the dictionary meaning of "alias" and "network" but I don't know what you mean here. I believe the numbers you listed must be IP addresses but I don't even know what the letters "IP" mean. I've seen the letters "IP" used a million times but I have never seen anyone define them.

Thanks again to all.

Originally posted by Arizona
(1)Do you know some good quality hosts that allow multiple domain names on the same account?

(2) Why would someone want to use subdomains? What's the advantage of a subdomain versus just using a subfolder in your web site hierarchy?

(3)When hosts' plans state that an account qualifies for reselling, does that mean you can put multiple customers (each with their own domain) on the same account? If so, then why does the same host's plan list that only 1 domain is allowed on the account?

1) Some hosts do allow hosting multiple domains on a single account. At many hosts, this feature will depend on the package level you have signed up for at this host. This can vary greatly, in availability & price.

2) With a deeply leveled site, you may want to use sub domains, eg
www.frogs.slimythings.com
instead of
www.slimythings.com/swamp/notreallyslimy/wellkindofslimy/
This should be much cheaper than seperate domain names.

3) Reselling, hmm
a) like a straight salesman, you bring in clients, hosts pays you comission. Could be one time fee, or for life of client retention.
b) you lease a large web space, eg, 5 gigabytes of space, and 20 gigabytes of traffic
c) you present yourself as a web host, yet simply refer clients
d) you run a hosting business, support your own clients, and rent space on a virtual server data center
e) you run a hosting business, support your own clients, and rent your own server, either dedicated, or co-located


I'm afraid all these words get misused a bit, and it makes it hard for people to learn their true meaning. Often it's just a matter of context. PLEASE, lets not have the WHOLE net argue with me over my definitions, I'm just trying to help the guy!


Traffic = Bandwidth(some uses) = how many users visit all sites hosted on your account, calculated in gigabytes of files served in AND out, though primarily out to surfers. ***There are dozens of other definitions of bandwidth, and traffic for that matter

IP = Internet Protocol number = Provides an "address" for your site on the net, much like your home address

Co-located server - Generally your own server, owned by you, in a leased space in a major data center.(this word is often misused)

Dedicated Server - Generally a rented server, in data center, which you are responsible for.

Managed Server - Same as Dedicated, but with data center responsible for most server duties.