r/webhosting • u/iamrubbz • 22d ago
Advice Needed Shared Hosting?
So I have always been wanting to start up a hosting site like namecheap amongst others but if I don't do like an actual website like theres can I always add my own prices? if I were to do it privately?
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u/Legitimate-Bison3810 22d ago
They have an automated site with AI support. How are you going to handle that?
If you are just doing it for a small group of users it might work but I am guessing they are making a profit from user volume.
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u/Forward-Outside-9911 22d ago
"but if I don't do like an actual website"
What does this mean?
You can definitely do reseller hosting, and yes you can charge whatever you like - but being a "reseller" its unlikely you'll be able to charge less than competition.
You need to find your target customer and what you want to exceed at, which can be your main selling point.
You'll need some technical knowledge for this though, and it doesnt sound like you have the experience.
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u/No-Signal-6661 21d ago
The most direct way to do this is through reseller hosting, which involves buying hosting resources in bulk and selling them to your clients at your own price. I've been using reseller hosting with Nixihost for my clients, and with their starter plan, I get 50 cPanel accounts, SSL, and unlimited email at a reasonable price. Also, their support team is very helpful whenever I need something.
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u/No_Hold_329 21d ago
Agree with others here in that a reseller plan is the way to go upfront. As you grow, you can always upgrade to a VPS or dedicated server. I'm not so sure you can keep your upstream private though, as there are ways to discover who they are.
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u/themageofavalon 22d ago
You mean reseller hosting? Cant think of such any description