This is another question I have about reselling. Sorry if I'm bothering anyone.

What size packages should be offered, in terms of space and bandwidth. It seems to me that as a reseller, it's hard to present deals as good as big time hosting companies. Why would users rather go with me and get a smaller deal for more money? Just wondering.

Also any help on package size/pricing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.



-ryan

Well the thing about being a reseller is, you can’t offer big value plans but remember your not worrying about server management and the cost of running a server... it will even it out.

Being a reseller means, you can offer better personal support and you would need some market strategies but that’s for you to work out.

For size of plans is up to you, take a look at other reputable known companys that offer smaller value deals and use that as a guide line.

Originally posted by Pawn
What size packages should be offered, in terms of space and bandwidth. It seems to me that as a reseller, it's hard to present deals as good as big time hosting companies. Why would users rather go with me and get a smaller deal for more money? Just wondering.

People will pay for quality. If you provide it, they will gladly stay with you. You only need to look around a little to find ultra cheap hosts. You have to look harder to find hosts with excellent reputations who have high client retention rates.

Also any help on package size/pricing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.


This is entirely your call. Your business plan (you do have one, right?) should be the guide on what your packages and pricing should look like, although there are literally thousands of sites you could browse to get an idea of the seemingly infinite variations of packages and pricing out there.

Originally posted by Pawn
This is another question I have about reselling. Sorry if I'm bothering anyone.

What size packages should be offered, in terms of space and bandwidth. It seems to me that as a reseller, it's hard to present deals as good as big time hosting companies. Why would users rather go with me and get a smaller deal for more money? Just wondering.

Also any help on package size/pricing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Forget about the "big boys". Offer your hosting in your local area to your friends and family and associates. Let word of mouth grow out from those points.

I know a host who only markets into his local area [local newspaper] and is much more expensive than hosts from WHT. He provides a local service and gives personal service and does phone support too. He's doing very nicely indeed. [no, this isn't me]

So my advice to you is to think locally. Forget about competing with the pricing from the "big boys". There's plenty of fish right in your own back yard where there are probably very few fishermen. :)

Resellers will continue to compete for a very long time with the big boys IMO. So many customers appreciate the personal level of service a reseller can supply. This is the main selling point that many resellers use.

Originally posted by Aussie Bob

Forget about the "big boys". Offer your hosting in your local area to your friends and family and associates. Let word of mouth grow out from those points.

I know a host who only markets into his local area [local newspaper] and is much more expensive than hosts from WHT. He provides a local service and gives personal service and does phone support too. He's doing very nicely indeed. [no, this isn't me]

So my advice to you is to think locally. Forget about competing with the pricing from the "big boys". There's plenty of fish right in your own back yard where there are probably very few fishermen. :)

I agree with this, pick your market and then sell to them.

Who do you want to sell to?