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  1. #1
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    Acceptable prices?

    Hi everybody.

    I was wondering if you could give me some price tips.
    I'm currently having.

    Package (Diskspace/Transfer)

    Bronze 50MB/1GB
    Monthly cost: $4
    Semi-annual cost: $21
    Annual cost: $39

    Silver 100MB/2GB
    Monthly cost: $7
    Semi-annual cost: $39
    Annual cost: $75

    Gold 250MB/5GB
    Monthly cost: $13
    Semi-annual cost: $75
    Annual cost: $147

    Platinum 500MB/8GB
    Monthly cost: $19
    Semi-annual cost: $111
    Annual cost: $219

    I've seen a lot of places with much "cheaper" prices, but is this too expencive for a rock-stable hosting package? (Quality over quantity)?

    Server located in The Planet

    In advance, thanks

  2. #2
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    A bit high. !

  3. #3
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    well i dont consider myself cheap by any means. ...this is high. you do what you gotta do to set yourself apart and you can sell at these prices...but a lot of people will throw those prices right in your face. i know they do it to me.

    $8/month == 150m/3gig
    $12 == 300/5
    $18 == 750/10

    at least i think thats what i finally settled on. thats with what i consider great support, willing to do some customers websites, install applications, troubleshoot code, and in general be a good friend and hold their hand...so
    jubba joo!

  4. #4
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    Your prices are fine. If you are going to be providing a stable place for people to host, and give excellent support then it is very good value for money.
    Steve

  5. #5
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    New prices

    Package (Diskspace/Transfer)

    Bronze 50MB/1GB
    Monthly cost: $2
    Semi-annual cost: $11
    Annual cost: $20

    Silver 100MB/2GB
    Monthly cost: $4
    Semi-annual cost: $22
    Annual cost: $40

    Gold 250MB/5GB
    Monthly cost: $10
    Semi-annual cost: $50
    Annual cost: $90

    Platinum 500MB/8GB
    Monthly cost: $15
    Semi-annual cost: $80
    Annual cost: $150

    better? or still to high?

  6. #6
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    High Though...I know a reliabe host which gives 50MB/1GB
    Monthly cost: $1..

    but not bad too..

    this might be good until you want to get more customers

  7. #7
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    I personally wouldn't even bother with a plan under 4.95/month. Sure, you can find hosting cheaper elsewhere, but I don't particularly care to cram hundreds of accounts on a server to make a decent profit. Web Hosting, like anything else is a business. Sure, customer satisfaction should be your number one priority, AFTER making sure the bills are paid. How happy do you think your clients are going to be when you can't foot the bill for the server next month? Just my opinion. YMMV.

  8. #8
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    hmm..maybe you're right..there is an option..dont give it too cheap nor too high..the new prices are right. Get going !

  9. #9
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    Once you take out credit card fees, the cost of the transfer and space you are giving them you will be making so little profit any support time you need to give will be losing you money.


    OpenXS, a $1 is not even worth bothering with. Sure maybe it will bring it a few customers, but you will not be making any money off them. For most hosts that would lose money because they do actually have other costs than just the server
    Steve

  10. #10
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    Many companies use the following formula for pricing, maybe this will hlep you IceKickz

    price x 40=profit margin for MB
    price x 800 = profit margin for BW
    Sara

    Sara Nelson Photography Preserving your moments since 1973.

  11. #11
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    Thank you for all your tips.

    Ill try out the formula Southern Gal. Thank you

  12. #12
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    Welcome IceKickz...good luck!
    Sara

    Sara Nelson Photography Preserving your moments since 1973.

  13. #13
    Greetings:

    I often wonder when I see threads like this with people posting, "too high, go lower," if such people are trying to sucker the thread starter into going down the tubes.

    From what I see in the market place, and mabye I need newer glasses than the ones I have on, the reputable companies often charge around $20 per month.

    And then you have WHT posts stating $1 per month... sigh.

    Pricing cannot be based on pure technology costs <smile>.

    Thank you.
    ---
    Peter M. Abraham
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  14. #14
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    If you are going to provide good support and uptime, I would not go lower than $5 a month. You're going to lose at least $1 a month on credit card fees.

    Make your largest account bigger, with a higher price tag. Most businesses will purchase your largest account, so put it well over $20.


    I've noticed that the people that are willing to pay more money, and are not shopping based on price are usually better customers (more mature, less likely to jump ship if there are problems).
    Keep your customers in the know with www.KnownOutage.com - free alerting software that you host. Did I mention that it's free?

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