Shopping for a multi-domain or reseller account for 5 domains, I notice that some hosts offer dedicated IPs for each domain, some offer one or two, and some are shared only. I know that dedicated IPs are desireable but am not sure how many I actually need. Could someone please explain the benefits and additional capabilities of a plan with dedicated IP for each domain vs. a plan that shared IPs. IOW, what would I miss with a plan with "unlimited" domains under one IP.

TIA for the info,

John

Originally posted by jtice
Shopping for a multi-domain or reseller account for 5 domains, I notice that some hosts offer static IPs for each domain, some offer one or two, and some are dynamic only. I know that static IPs are desireable but am not sure how many I actually need. Could someone please explain the benefits and additional capabilities of a plan with static IP for each domain vs. a domain without it's own IP address.

TIA for the info,

John


You found a host that provides dynamic IP addresses? That is awfully strange. I have a funny feeling that you are mixing your words up.

Static = IP does not change
Dynamic = IP changes

Maybe you mean dedicated and shared IP addresses.

Dedicated = Your IP only
Shared = Everyone uses the same IP

Originally posted by FloHost



You found a host that provides dynamic IP addresses? That is awfully strange. I have a funny feeling that you are mixing your words up.

Static = IP does not change
Dynamic = IP changes

Maybe you mean dedicated and shared IP addresses.

Dedicated = Your IP only
Shared = Everyone uses the same IP

Yes, I stand corrected on the terminology. So, what are the implications of having several domains with a shared IP vs. dedicated IPs for each domain?

Thanks,

J.

Originally posted by jtice


Yes, I stand corrected on the terminology. So, what are the implications of having several domains with a shared IP vs. dedicated IPs for each domain?

Thanks,

J.


With a dedicated IP address you can view your domain via the IP address directly, such as http://66.154.89.47

Also, anonymous ftp will be dedicated to your website on a dedicated IP address and as far as I know it will not work on a shared IP address.

I do not know too many advantages myself to having a dedicated IP address however I know a lot of people prefer them for some odd reason.

The only advantage is ssl

Originally posted by FloHost



With a dedicated IP address you can view your domain via the IP address directly, such as http://66.154.89.47

Also, anonymous ftp will be dedicated to your website on a dedicated IP address and as far as I know it will not work on a shared IP address.

I do not know too many advantages myself to having a dedicated IP address however I know a lot of people prefer them for some odd reason.

I've heard that some search engines use the IP rather than the domain name and also that to telnet into an account to activate a self-installed CGI script you would need a dedicated IP on the domain. Not sure how accurate this is.

I'm interested in email lists, SQL database, and CGI capabilities.

J.

Originally posted by jtice


I've heard that some search engines use the IP rather than the domain name and also that to telnet into an account to activate a self-installed CGI script you would need a dedicated IP on the domain. Not sure how accurate this is.

J.


My company offers dedicated IP addresses standard with the business account. That account is $24.95 monthly and we figure the IP address in there for a one-time fee of $1.

If someone wants to update their account to a dedicated IP address we will do that for a one-time fee of $1. We sell them because people want them.

v©??ti]Originally posted by FloHost [/i]



My company offers dedicated IP addresses standard with the business account. That account is $24.95 monthly and we figure the IP address in there for a one-time fee of $1.

If someone wants to update their account to a dedicated IP address we will do that for a one-time fee of $1. We sell them because people want them. [/QUOTE]

Well, a buck a shot, one time, as needed sounds reasonable enough. I'm going to your site and look at your plans. I actually won't need much space or BW for awhile as I'm just starting up a couple of sites, and the others are low BW as well.

J.

Originally posted by jtice
v©??ti]Originally posted by FloHost [/i]



My company offers dedicated IP addresses standard with the business account. That account is $24.95 monthly and we figure the IP address in there for a one-time fee of $1.

If someone wants to update their account to a dedicated IP address we will do that for a one-time fee of $1. We sell them because people want them.

Well, a buck a shot, one time, as needed sounds reasonable enough. I'm going to your site and look at your plans. I actually won't need much space or BW for awhile as I'm just starting up a couple of sites, and the others are low BW as well.

J. [/QUOTE]


Another thing, most webhosting companies do not have to pay for their IP addresses. I personally get IP addresses about 10 at a time when I need them and that is free however if I want more than 10 at a time I have to pay for them. Most of the time I do not deal with the hassle of collecting the $1 from the customer and I give them a free dedicated IP address. Just thought you would like to know that.

Yes, get a dedicated IP can help you in the ranking, coz some search engines recognise IP address.

If you are only going things with cgi, a database and email lists you won't need a dedicated IP address. A dedicated IP address is basically used if you want to run anonymous ftp services or have a SSL certificate so you may run SSL sessions.

For what you would be using it you don't need one. There is rumors that if you have an IP address you might get higher search engine rankings, but it really isn't definitive. Right now it appears that this is kind of urban legend in that no one can provide any evidence that they do better.

Bottom line: I wouldn't worry too much about running multiple domains under a shared IP address; most the websites are already running under a shared IP.

SSL is the main reason why our clients request a Dedicated IP for their accounts.