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10-16-2000, 10:58 AM #1Newbie
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I want to thank you all for helping me with my previous posts!
I have seem to hit a brick wall however in my decision making and would like some input.
After carfully reviewing all of your input. I have narrowed my list down to about 5 potential hosts for my reseller business. The problem I have is the packages I would like to offer and the main account do not exactly meet my needs or my targeted clients needs. The 2 hosting companies that would provide me with what I am looking for both have terrible reviews.
I was thinking about just going with a dedicated server but I am not sure if that is a wise choice just yet because of just starting out.I dont want to jump too soon! Any thoughts on possible options?
Do any of you offer custom packages that I could use as my main account and then create the ones I would like to offer?
If I do decide to go with a dedicated server what about tech support? How do all of you dedicated hosts provide the 24hr 800# tech support? In house or does your upsource provide this. Also do most dedicated server packages come with control panels for the Server Admin and potential clients or would I have to purchase my own?
You can either reply here or to avoid policy violations email me at phiroof@msn.com.
Thanks in advance for all of your time and help!!
BrianP
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10-16-2000, 11:23 AM #2Dedicated Hosting Specialist
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If you are brand new, don't go with a dedicated server. Start as a reseller.
Tell us who you have decided on for possible uplinks. It's quite possible that the reviews you have are not entirely accurate.
Life is Minimum live it Maximum.
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10-16-2000, 01:12 PM #3Newbie
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Here are the ones that I have narrowed it down to:
hostmatters.com
site5.com
jrc-hosting.com
wbcom.net
cavendo.com
The 2 that have basically what I am looking for (Storage space, Resold packages, bandwidth and features) ***** and Burstnet. And they both have bad reveiws. What is the norm that potential customers look for in storage, features, and bandwidth? Perhaps my expectations are a little too high?
Thanks again
BrianP
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10-16-2000, 06:15 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by BrianP
The problem I have is the packages I would like to offer and the main account do not exactly meet my needs or my targeted clients needs.
I will say however that the other 5 hosts you listed seem to have some decent plans, and because of this, I can't figure out what you want.
I think it would be better to go with a host that you feel good about from the beginning.
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10-17-2000, 02:11 PM #5Dedicated Hosting Specialist
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I would suggest reading this http://www.resellerinfo.com/getstarted.html. While it doesn't go into a lot of detail, it may help.
I also agree with Chicken, what are your targeted needs.
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10-17-2000, 03:06 PM #6Newbie
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Needs..
It seems my expectations were a little too high!! The packages offered by these hosts will more than meet my needs and potential customers. Thanks for all you responses and emails. You have all been a tremendous help!!