Hi,

What do you suggest as the best pricing policy.

Most host's charge monthly but we have found that a lot of customers would rather pay up front for a whole year rather than a DD every month. But then there is a call for monthly billing so you can break the price down.

David

Greetings:

For shared hosting our parent company typically bills quarterly with a discount for annual.

Virtual private servers (AKA VPS, VDS, virtual dedicated servers) along with dedicated servers and managed services are billed monthly with the option for pre-payments for discounts.

We've found over the course of seven years to try and find a balance with our customers and the revenue streams needed to grow the business.

Thank you.

You should offer both, with a discount for yearly.

Hi,

Thats what we are thinking of doing to be honest but its just a case of balancing out the books when paying the supplier (VO).

I think customers should have the option to pay monthly and annually for plans that cost about $10 or more per month. However, a plan that costs $3 per month, can be charged annually only.

Would there be any reason to not offer both?

Originally posted by Avail
Would there be any reason to not offer both?

Yes.

If you think your business will only stay for a few month, then yearly payment is prefer.

If you want to prevent fraud, then you will prefer monthly payment.

"If you think your business will only stay for a few month, then yearly payment is prefer."

Wouldn't that be cheating your customers?