Hey everyone,
Can someone tell me why there is like no one signing up on my hosting anymore. www.acidsun.com (i would rather not say how many customers I have). Is it because of Plesk (I hate it), or is it because of the site design, or hosting plans?

If someone out there could please tell me what is wrong with my company, I would be happy (if i can get it fixed that is).

Anyways, is it really hard to manage your own dedicated server. Like one from rackshack.net?

Originally posted by acidsun
Hey everyone,
Can someone tell me why there is like no one signing up on my hosting anymore. www.acidsun.com (i would rather not say how many customers I have). Is it because of Plesk (I hate it), or is it because of the site design, or hosting plans?

If someone out there could please tell me what is wrong with my company, I would be happy (if i can get it fixed that is).

Anyways, is it really hard to manage your own dedicated server. Like one from rackshack.net?

Ummm I dunno site looks fine.. Maybe it is just a dry spell.. I dont think plesk has anything to do with it .. People will use anything weither it be a raq, ensim, plesk, cpanel etc.. It also prob had alot do with all these 16 yo setting up shop offering unlimited everything.. No one ever said it was gonna make us a millionare..

How are you marketing your product? Have you done your research? Do you have a business plan? Are you listed in search engines? Web hosting directories? How long have you been in business?

You can't just expect to build the site and the get flooded with new customers. It takes time, patience, persistance and a lot of coffee! Most of all, you have to believe in your product. If you don't like plesk, why on earth are you using it? Its that kind of attitude that is getting you knowhere my friend (I don't meant to flame, you really need to believe and back your product mate).

well I wouldnt say that anything is wrong with your company. Site looks good as do the plans...
maybe just re-develop your marketing plan etc etc...

but as already pointed out by OKIhost, it is difficult now with people offering everything for cheap etc...

Not only that, but it seems that every man and his dog is selling hosting these days, so its extremely competitive...

Are you advertising your services?

You realise of course, you do have a whole lot of competition out there with companies that have been around for quite some time.

Perhaps some patience.


Lats...

site looks fine, prices are well lol low, not a complaint merely an observation. could do with getting the company info page done.

maybe just a dry spell. maybe you could do some advertising. maybe add a forum for users. plesk aint that bad but im guessing your using it cos your at rackshack, the ips seem familiar :)

Site design looks fine but nothing spectacular. If you are looking to get customers signed up directly through your site I would try to seriously overhaul the entire design to make it look graphically interesting.

Still, I think the best way to get customers is by word of mouth. Perhaps you can offer some "free" hosting or some special deals to get the ball rolling...

Nop, Do NOT install a forum if you dont have customers!!!

lol true, but he mentioned that they had stopped signing up so i figured he already had some

site looks fine, plans are very cheap (but not so cheap that people will reject them, i don't think at least). I'd say your problem is definatly exposure/advertising.

Hi:

Your rates are very good! I would try to capitalize on your name more with the overall design of your site. Maybe change the color scheme and use a more graphical overtone with the name.
And........ quoted from your site.

Please feel free to ask questions about our company, hosting plans, or web site design plans. We are here to help you get your business up and going about.

Read the last sentence carefully. It just doesn't sound right.

I do agree with the other general comments about marketing. With a brick and mortar business the location is a major factor. With an internetvisible business it's all about promotion.

I'm pulling for you! Good Luck.

DPerley
ceo@webhost777.com
www.webhost777.com

Hello acidsun,


It will help if you can put more info about your company. Exp: Tel, Address ... etc.

And do not forget to submit your site to a lots of search engines and web host directories.



Chan

Maybe its that your not offering telnet/ssh

Well, I'm sorry to say, but I don't like your site at all. If I were a customer, I would not buy from you. Only because I don't like your site(design).

So it might be a good idea to make a new layout. Or maybe you can buy a design, see it as an investment.

Also, I saw you're using Rackshack servers. That will be a "no" for me to. But that's not the real problem, there are only a few customers who are doing a tracert, and even less does know that you use Rackshack.

Further, it might be a good idea to host some sites, in exchange for a "hosted by" image.

Good luck with your company in the future!

Just my opinion, but I don't like the site at all - sorry

If you've had signups so far and are having a dry spell, don't worry - everyone does. It's a long haul to build a solid client base. Once you get to a certain size you'll find word of mouth from your clients (if you're a good host) will keep you growing.

Contrary to the hype it's a lot of hard work to make a living out of hosting

Greg Moore

ok, well the design isnt the greatest I know that for a fact, but I am short on cash at the moment. If anyone is willing to make me a site in exchange for hosting services maybe we can work out a deal.

I really do need a new design, could someone please set me up with someone or some place that wouldn't cost a fortune but could still do a very good job?

I dont think design matters, all you want is lots of hits to your website! humm design also must look good....

;)

Of all the sections of a site not to have done, "company information" is the most damaging (well, I suppose if you didn't have your plan information up, that might be worse!). I would never sign up without that information. Personally, I'd never sign up with a host that doesn't state where they are located and such, but for some people that might not even cross their mind... until they see a link saying "company information," follow it and find a blank page!

Less bad: the empty "website design" page. Less bad, but it sure doesn't help! And why "this service is down?" What does that mean? If you don't offer the service, take down the link... after all, who'd sign up for design services from a company that can't finish their own website?

Originally posted by acidsun
ok, well the design isnt the greatest I know that for a fact, but I am short on cash at the moment. If anyone is willing to make me a site in exchange for hosting services maybe we can work out a deal.

I really do need a new design, could someone please set me up with someone or some place that wouldn't cost a fortune but could still do a very good job?

They call this kind of things (designs etc.) investments. Every company needs some money to start with.

If you have a good business plan, you can go to your local bank.