Hostgator Reseller hosting for beginner
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318
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Starting a web hosting company is very difficult, and requires lots of technical skill and management skill.
Keywords:
web hosting, hostgator, reseller hosting, hostgator reseller
Article Body:
With proper web hosting reseller plan, you will only require just a little knowledge in maintaining user accounts, and focus on marketing work to sell more hosting account and generate good revenue from it.
When talk about reseller hosting, we always consider the profit margin. Its always the biggest concern, and we always asked ourselves how much should we earn to have good income. Frankly speaking, having 10 customers will not give you good income. This is real world business and I really mean serious business.
Aim for 10 sign up on the first week running your web hosting reselling. And aim to hit the 100 accounts in less than two months time. You can create multiple hosting package to choose from, at least two package. And allow customer to upgrade their account if they want to. And you can earn more this way.
To promote your hosting plan, you can setup a nice website and offering user to sign up online and paid through credit cards. Don’t worry about billing gateway thing, hostgator provides the reseller account with billing software included as well. And you can receive payment directly and the account will automatically setup after they sign up. Its simple, and require very little efforts. This is one of the best reseller hosting I ever come across, and more details found here http://www.hostgatorreview.org/hostgator/hostgator-reseller/ about hostgator reseller plan.
Alternative marketing strategy is to invite friends or business partner to use your hosting plan, offering web design services and hosting services, join web hosting forums and promote your hosting plan, put advertisement through google adwords or other PPC network. And there is lots more marketing strategy that you can think of.
When your hosting company is new, focus on generate revenue. The more revenue you got, the faster you can grow. Once you are ready, upgrade your reseller plan and you can sell even more.
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Showing posts with label web hosting. Show all posts
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Hostgator Domain Not an ordinary domain name
Hostgator Domain Not an ordinary domain name
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259
Summary:
Domain name registration is getting cheaper and cheaper and some registrar is offering at wholesale price of $6.50 or lower. Some registrar is selling at $15 or more. If you think it’s the same, think again.
Keywords:
web hosting, hostgator, domain name, hostgator domain
Article Body:
Same as you, I always search for cheaper domain name registration and try to do as much saving as I could. I search through the web, and found five to six domain registrars and compare each of them for the best deal and finally only sign up to them.
If you are a budget domain owner, go ahead and keep doing that. As I getting deeper into the fact behind domain registration, I start to realized that there is different between them. And now I will compare the features and then the price.
Domain name that is selling cheap usually are using single domain nameserver. Even they are giving you two nameserver for the domain. The primary nameserver and the secondary nameserver. And the two server are probably located in the same datacenter, and that’s it. Selling few hundreds domain name, and everyone is pointed to these two servers. Could you imagine the load when you are having 500,000 domain names on them?
When quality become the main concern, you will need to look for domain registration with multiple dns at different location. Yes, there is such solution. For example hostgator domain name is selling at $15 per year, and they are using multiple DNS servers group and redundantly located in few locations. http://www.hostgatorreview.org/hostgator/hostgator-domain/ . Its like having remote backup for your domain name as well.
When you are having redundant backup facilities like this one, your downtime will become minimum. And easily goes beyond industry standard. Now, think again when you look for $1 domain name.
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259
Summary:
Domain name registration is getting cheaper and cheaper and some registrar is offering at wholesale price of $6.50 or lower. Some registrar is selling at $15 or more. If you think it’s the same, think again.
Keywords:
web hosting, hostgator, domain name, hostgator domain
Article Body:
Same as you, I always search for cheaper domain name registration and try to do as much saving as I could. I search through the web, and found five to six domain registrars and compare each of them for the best deal and finally only sign up to them.
If you are a budget domain owner, go ahead and keep doing that. As I getting deeper into the fact behind domain registration, I start to realized that there is different between them. And now I will compare the features and then the price.
Domain name that is selling cheap usually are using single domain nameserver. Even they are giving you two nameserver for the domain. The primary nameserver and the secondary nameserver. And the two server are probably located in the same datacenter, and that’s it. Selling few hundreds domain name, and everyone is pointed to these two servers. Could you imagine the load when you are having 500,000 domain names on them?
When quality become the main concern, you will need to look for domain registration with multiple dns at different location. Yes, there is such solution. For example hostgator domain name is selling at $15 per year, and they are using multiple DNS servers group and redundantly located in few locations. http://www.hostgatorreview.org/hostgator/hostgator-domain/ . Its like having remote backup for your domain name as well.
When you are having redundant backup facilities like this one, your downtime will become minimum. And easily goes beyond industry standard. Now, think again when you look for $1 domain name.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Ecommerce Hosting - How To Choose A Merchant Account
Ecommerce Hosting - How To Choose A Merchant Account
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669
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For a number of e-Businesses, discovering the best way to accept payments is a frustrating task. As the Internet is an instant medium, it is highly recommended that a ecommerce website must accept credit/debit cards and online checks as modes of payment. In order to accept credit card transactions, you require setting up a merchant account with a merchant bank. As soon as you set up a merchant account, an online processor can provide you with the software or gateway you need ...
Keywords:
web hosting,webhosting,virtual hosting,domain hosting,website hosting
Article Body:
For a number of e-Businesses, discovering the best way to accept payments is a frustrating task. As the Internet is an instant medium, it is highly recommended that a ecommerce website must accept credit/debit cards and online checks as modes of payment. In order to accept credit card transactions, you require setting up a merchant account with a merchant bank. As soon as you set up a merchant account, an online processor can provide you with the software or gateway you need to transact.
Selecting a suitable merchant account is considered to be one of the most tough business decisions you make as their existence has almost doubled and are now into more than hundreds. At the time of choosing a merchant account, you should be aware of the cost involved in setting up the account. Refer to the list below and don’t forget to ask about each of these items before agreeing to an account.
Application Fee
The application fee is compulsory so an agent or bank can "research" you as a potential customer. Few firms are more likely to repay this fee if your application is not accepted while others won't. It is always advisable not to pay an application fee that will not be refunded in case you are rejected.
Minimum Account Billing
This fee requires you to do a least amount of business with a merchant bank. A majority of banks require a monthly minimum of at least 25 dollars in transaction fees. Anything less than 35 dollars minimum is satisfactory.
Statement Fee
In case there is a considerable minimum-billing need, then there should be no statement fee. Still, a number of banks charge this to cover administrative costs. If you are assessed a statement fee, it shouldn't exceed 10 dollars per month.
Charge back Fee
In case a customer is not satisfied with their purchase, can't get a refund, or is just looking for something free, you may be faced with a charge back attempt. Under this, the bank will return customer’s fund and debit your account for the full amount. Always make sure to ask about your bank's charge back policy. Most banks tend to be more loyal to cardholders than merchants so protect yourself by preventing charge back fees.
Transaction Fee
This fee, which is usually about 2-3 percent of the purchase, is assessed on every transaction. If a product costs US$100, the bank would receive US$2-3 for their services. While rates are relative to the nature of your business, anticipated volume and your credit history, you should never pay more than 3 percent.
Setup Fee
This covers administrative work necessary to establish your account. In case you're charged an installation or programming fee, there shouldn't be a setup fee. There is a considerable amount of work completed to create merchant accounts, so fees of US$50-500 should be expected.
At the time of approaching banks or an intermediary about a merchant account, always keep in mind the following tips:
1. Read the terms, conditions and anticipated charges carefully. Don't sign anything until your questions are answered to your satisfaction. Take time to understand exactly what you are getting and how much you are paying to get it.
2. Do you require a reserve account? It shouldn't be, but if you are a start-up Internet business, have poor to marginal credit, anticipate low volumes or run a "risk" business, it may be required.
3. How long before funds are available to you? Ideally it should not take more than 72 hours from the time an order or transaction is processed.
Given below are some of the options available with whom you can setup your merchant account.
Paypal: With a free PayPal account one can accept credit cards on your website immediately
Click bank: It offers distribution of digital products and has an instant affiliate network promoting your business.
North American Bancard: It is a full service payment solution provider of Credit, Debit, EBT, Check Conversion and Guarantee, Checks by Phone & Net.
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669
Summary:
For a number of e-Businesses, discovering the best way to accept payments is a frustrating task. As the Internet is an instant medium, it is highly recommended that a ecommerce website must accept credit/debit cards and online checks as modes of payment. In order to accept credit card transactions, you require setting up a merchant account with a merchant bank. As soon as you set up a merchant account, an online processor can provide you with the software or gateway you need ...
Keywords:
web hosting,webhosting,virtual hosting,domain hosting,website hosting
Article Body:
For a number of e-Businesses, discovering the best way to accept payments is a frustrating task. As the Internet is an instant medium, it is highly recommended that a ecommerce website must accept credit/debit cards and online checks as modes of payment. In order to accept credit card transactions, you require setting up a merchant account with a merchant bank. As soon as you set up a merchant account, an online processor can provide you with the software or gateway you need to transact.
Selecting a suitable merchant account is considered to be one of the most tough business decisions you make as their existence has almost doubled and are now into more than hundreds. At the time of choosing a merchant account, you should be aware of the cost involved in setting up the account. Refer to the list below and don’t forget to ask about each of these items before agreeing to an account.
Application Fee
The application fee is compulsory so an agent or bank can "research" you as a potential customer. Few firms are more likely to repay this fee if your application is not accepted while others won't. It is always advisable not to pay an application fee that will not be refunded in case you are rejected.
Minimum Account Billing
This fee requires you to do a least amount of business with a merchant bank. A majority of banks require a monthly minimum of at least 25 dollars in transaction fees. Anything less than 35 dollars minimum is satisfactory.
Statement Fee
In case there is a considerable minimum-billing need, then there should be no statement fee. Still, a number of banks charge this to cover administrative costs. If you are assessed a statement fee, it shouldn't exceed 10 dollars per month.
Charge back Fee
In case a customer is not satisfied with their purchase, can't get a refund, or is just looking for something free, you may be faced with a charge back attempt. Under this, the bank will return customer’s fund and debit your account for the full amount. Always make sure to ask about your bank's charge back policy. Most banks tend to be more loyal to cardholders than merchants so protect yourself by preventing charge back fees.
Transaction Fee
This fee, which is usually about 2-3 percent of the purchase, is assessed on every transaction. If a product costs US$100, the bank would receive US$2-3 for their services. While rates are relative to the nature of your business, anticipated volume and your credit history, you should never pay more than 3 percent.
Setup Fee
This covers administrative work necessary to establish your account. In case you're charged an installation or programming fee, there shouldn't be a setup fee. There is a considerable amount of work completed to create merchant accounts, so fees of US$50-500 should be expected.
At the time of approaching banks or an intermediary about a merchant account, always keep in mind the following tips:
1. Read the terms, conditions and anticipated charges carefully. Don't sign anything until your questions are answered to your satisfaction. Take time to understand exactly what you are getting and how much you are paying to get it.
2. Do you require a reserve account? It shouldn't be, but if you are a start-up Internet business, have poor to marginal credit, anticipate low volumes or run a "risk" business, it may be required.
3. How long before funds are available to you? Ideally it should not take more than 72 hours from the time an order or transaction is processed.
Given below are some of the options available with whom you can setup your merchant account.
Paypal: With a free PayPal account one can accept credit cards on your website immediately
Click bank: It offers distribution of digital products and has an instant affiliate network promoting your business.
North American Bancard: It is a full service payment solution provider of Credit, Debit, EBT, Check Conversion and Guarantee, Checks by Phone & Net.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Anatomy of a good web hosting
Anatomy of a good web hosting
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363
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There are hundreds of web hosting provider out there. Name you requirement, and you could find few of them that met your needs.
Keywords:
web hosting, bluehost, bluehost reviews, bluehost coupons
Article Body:
You got to spend little time to do research. You got to list out the hosting features that you needs, and those hosting provider are offering. Those that not met the requirement should drop out from the list as well.
Next, Search some information about those web hosting. Start with searching for web hosting reviews. Example that I want to use here is bluehost hosting. When you want to know all about bluehost, its not just visiting bluehost.com and look at their corporate writing and judge from there. You will need to search for “bluehost reviews” online. Spend a little time to read those reviews, will be very useful.
After that, find a bluehost hosted website. I mean the individual website, not website of bluehost itself. By this you will know how they are like in real life. A good bluehost demo website is http://www.bluehostreview.org/ and you can use this website as a sample of hosted website. You got to read the speed test column to find out how fast is the hosting plan. Not only that, go through the uptime and downtime reports.. and this will reveal the reliability of the hosting provider.
So now, you already know what is the hosting look like, and your account will look like. Next thing that you need to research are the technical support provided. I highly recommend find hosting that offering live chat with support. Bluehost does offering this and its much easier to reach the support. Its much more efficient compare to email ticket or phone call support.
You also can look for offers or discounts or coupon code online. Find out either you can get some saving when sign up the plan. A good place to start searching is http://www.bluehostreview.org/bluehost/bluehost-coupons/ this column contain lots of information on getting bluehost discount. And also this article of bluehost rebates.
The final thing that you need to know is either the hosting company provide money back guarantee. Only sign up hosting plan that guarantee at least a 30 days money back. Never sign up to those that offering no guarantee at all.
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363
Summary:
There are hundreds of web hosting provider out there. Name you requirement, and you could find few of them that met your needs.
Keywords:
web hosting, bluehost, bluehost reviews, bluehost coupons
Article Body:
You got to spend little time to do research. You got to list out the hosting features that you needs, and those hosting provider are offering. Those that not met the requirement should drop out from the list as well.
Next, Search some information about those web hosting. Start with searching for web hosting reviews. Example that I want to use here is bluehost hosting. When you want to know all about bluehost, its not just visiting bluehost.com and look at their corporate writing and judge from there. You will need to search for “bluehost reviews” online. Spend a little time to read those reviews, will be very useful.
After that, find a bluehost hosted website. I mean the individual website, not website of bluehost itself. By this you will know how they are like in real life. A good bluehost demo website is http://www.bluehostreview.org/ and you can use this website as a sample of hosted website. You got to read the speed test column to find out how fast is the hosting plan. Not only that, go through the uptime and downtime reports.. and this will reveal the reliability of the hosting provider.
So now, you already know what is the hosting look like, and your account will look like. Next thing that you need to research are the technical support provided. I highly recommend find hosting that offering live chat with support. Bluehost does offering this and its much easier to reach the support. Its much more efficient compare to email ticket or phone call support.
You also can look for offers or discounts or coupon code online. Find out either you can get some saving when sign up the plan. A good place to start searching is http://www.bluehostreview.org/bluehost/bluehost-coupons/ this column contain lots of information on getting bluehost discount. And also this article of bluehost rebates.
The final thing that you need to know is either the hosting company provide money back guarantee. Only sign up hosting plan that guarantee at least a 30 days money back. Never sign up to those that offering no guarantee at all.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Accepting payment at your ecommerce website
Accepting payment at your ecommerce website
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216
Summary:
To accept credit card payment online, you will need a merchant account. And this article will cover few of the easiest way to setup your online store and start selling goods.
Keywords:
web hosting, ecommerce, merchant account, online store
Article Body:
To have an online store, the easiest way is to find some open source ecommerce script. For example oscommerce or zen-cart shopping cart. Get these script setup on your web hosting.
To accept payment online, its either customer pay through your website, or route customer to payment gateway website and make payment. Selecting which one, will depend on your needs and budget.
Having third party merchant is easiest and lowest cost. You could sign up with 2checkout payment processing or paypal or verisign payment processing. And route customer to the link provided by them. Customer will make payment at those provider webpage, and once its done, customer will return back to your website.
Be sure to pick only those famous third party merchant provider, don’t trust those that you found online and offering incredible low cost and no fees solution. Who knows, you will never get your money at the ends.
Either you can find a web hosting provider that offers merchant account as well, and they will handle all the integration work for your ecommerce store. For example you can visit ixwebhosting and their merchant account section. More review found here http://www.ixwebhostingreview.org/ and its good to have expert taken care of the payment solution if you are unsure of what to do.
Word Count:
216
Summary:
To accept credit card payment online, you will need a merchant account. And this article will cover few of the easiest way to setup your online store and start selling goods.
Keywords:
web hosting, ecommerce, merchant account, online store
Article Body:
To have an online store, the easiest way is to find some open source ecommerce script. For example oscommerce or zen-cart shopping cart. Get these script setup on your web hosting.
To accept payment online, its either customer pay through your website, or route customer to payment gateway website and make payment. Selecting which one, will depend on your needs and budget.
Having third party merchant is easiest and lowest cost. You could sign up with 2checkout payment processing or paypal or verisign payment processing. And route customer to the link provided by them. Customer will make payment at those provider webpage, and once its done, customer will return back to your website.
Be sure to pick only those famous third party merchant provider, don’t trust those that you found online and offering incredible low cost and no fees solution. Who knows, you will never get your money at the ends.
Either you can find a web hosting provider that offers merchant account as well, and they will handle all the integration work for your ecommerce store. For example you can visit ixwebhosting and their merchant account section. More review found here http://www.ixwebhostingreview.org/ and its good to have expert taken care of the payment solution if you are unsure of what to do.
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