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Steps to Becoming a Web Host Reseller

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Youve decided to get a reseller web hosting account to resell web space. What now? Heres a step-by-step guide.

1. Choose the platform you want to use.

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2. Choose the control panel you want to use.

Control panels for websites range from very basic to loaded with features. As a reseller, youll also have a control panel for you to set up and control hosting accounts.



In Choosing Your Hosting Automation Software, we compare several control panels, all of which offer good features for web host resellers.



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3. Choose your web host.

The web host company that you choose for your reseller account is a key decision your business success depends on the quality of your host. Factors to consider when choosing a web host for a reseller account:





The platform and control panel

Account features

The companys reputation search for online reviews by clients

The record of server uptime

The level of support how fast does tech support respond to support requests, especially time-sensitive ones?

Flexibility does the web host have packages that allow you to upgrade when your needs increase? Will they customize plans if necessary?

How long the web host has been in business while a new web host may be very good, many web hosting businesses fail within the first year

Price consider what is included in the price

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4. Set up your hosting plans and prices

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For pricing, consider what competitors charge, but also factor in any additional services youll be offering.



5. Develop a business website

You have three main choices for website development:

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If you have web design skills, design your site yourself



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Include all the information that clients will want to know about your services and company.



6. Make your site e-commerce ready

To be able to accept payments for hosting accounts, youll to set up:





An SSL certificate

A merchant account

A payment gateway



7. Set up a helpdesk

A helpdesk allows clients to contact you with support requests and you to track and respond to those requests.

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8. Set up billing

With an automated billing system, clients are billed and payments are registered with little effort on your part. Most billing software licenses are priced per month or per year, with some billing software companies offering prices for lifetime licenses.



Some popular billing and payment processing systems:





Modernbill http://www.modernbill.com/

ClientExec http://www.clientexec.com/

WHM.Autopilot http://www.whmautopilot.com/

Whois.Cart http://www.whoiscart.net/



When you choose a billing software program, check if its compatible with your server platform and if support is included.



9. Create a welcome email

After you set up hosting accounts for your clients, youll need to send them a welcome email. Include in this email:





A confirmation of the plan details

The nameserver names

A username and temporary password

A link to the control panel

Links to your knowledge base / FAQ and to your helpdesk



10. Market your website

Submit your site to search engines. Tell your family, friends, and business acquaintances about your website. Include a link to it in your signature line in outgoing emails. But dont stop there market your website http://www.marketingcontrolpanel.com via incoming links, advertising, newsletters, and special offers.

About the author: Technical Executive Writer for Website Source, Inc. http://www.websitesource.com whose established writing skills coupled with experience in the website hosting industry have provided internet professionals with marketing, product and service ideas for many years.