Best Master Reseller Plan for Small Hosting Company?

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Posted by RewtAccess, 08-17-2010, 05:48 PM
Basically, I like doing things on the internet mostly for fun, not profit. I was thinking of opening a hosting site. I wanted to know what is the most reliable, but cheap, master reseller that would enable me to easily host a number of clients. I was aiming to roughly break even on the cost, or make a few bucks extra to expand, without a lot of startup fees. Any suggestions? So far I saw InnoHosting, what draws me to them is that with them they provide end-user support and it looks like it would be relatively easy to setup WHMCS and what-not. Also, master reselling would be preferred, but not necessary. Thanks. Last edited by RewtAccess; 08-17-2010 at 05:54 PM.
Posted by Yujin, 08-17-2010, 05:53 PM
Check out the ff: www.k-disk.net www.prestonhost.com
Posted by XeHSean, 08-17-2010, 06:07 PM
What sort of budget do you have? Any other specific requirements? This sort of information will help us to point you in the right direction
Posted by RewtAccess, 08-17-2010, 06:07 PM
Thanks for the suggestions. K-Disk looks nice except the fact that you need the most expensive plan to get WHMCS. Preston doesn't offer WHMCS at all. But, both have good costs. Also, I just came across ThePrimeHost (webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=973503). They look nice. Does anyone have any comment on them? Also, as this is a project, I was really hoping for < $20/mo. I also strongly prefer if they give cPanel, WHM, WHMCS, and end user support. My goal is to hopefully have the host provide everything I need to setup a (very) simple/small hosting company. Last edited by RewtAccess; 08-17-2010 at 06:11 PM.
Posted by Sturdy Aric, 08-17-2010, 06:25 PM
Hello, Welcome to WHT What kind of specific requirements are you looking for ? How many GB of deskspace would you think you need? I see you want to use cPanel/WHM/WHMCS for your site. And would need end-user support IS all this a must? Have you check the Offers part? If not check it out could find a good deal for what your looking for. I have no comment on Theprimehost i never had a account with them. Check out resellerzoom aswell they offer good plans i don't know about the end-user support but i think you can go without it Good luck
Posted by RewtAccess, 08-17-2010, 06:53 PM
Nothing is a MUST right now. I don't want to discriminate this early in the deciding process. I would prefer it, but I want to weigh all options.
Posted by M Bacon, 08-17-2010, 06:55 PM
You could try out ezpzhosting.co.uk, theprimehost.com, or deasoft.com for master reseller hosting as well.
Posted by topdollarhosting, 08-17-2010, 07:23 PM
I also recommend theprimehost.com
Posted by GameDataInc, 08-17-2010, 07:58 PM
I would personally recommend starting off with a VPS, addon cPanel/WHM. (And maybe zamfoo or your choice of master/alpha addon) From www.LowEndBox.com you can find several offers, reviews about each company so you can get a very good idea of what they have to offer. And most every VPS company also has reseller plans as well. So you can get a good idea of their reviews / feedback on VPS and use that to determine which company you want to work with for reseller.
Posted by XeHSean, 08-17-2010, 08:04 PM
I disagree. Based on his requirements and small budget, it definitely sounds like a reseller plan is best for him
Posted by KMyers, 08-17-2010, 08:50 PM
Greetings, Last edited by KMyers; 08-17-2010 at 08:55 PM.
Posted by GameDataInc, 08-17-2010, 10:01 PM
I said in my opinion. I never said my opinion was that of others! The OP said he was doing it for fun. VPS is 10x more fun than just cPanel/WHM Reseller! And to say low end boxes can only host a few sites is a little bit of a leap... The "average" site uses less than 2gb of transfer a month and has 50mb of space! And Low End Box can Range from 64mb ram to 1gb ram (or even more or less technically) and various cpu / other specs. Ive had Low End VPS hosting 300+ sites! And If he is looking at Master / Alpha reseller he is probably looking in the 18-20 dollar range, and there are several host on LowEndBox.com offering VPS with cPanel and sometimes even with WHMCS or ClientExec for under $20. Besides! Its not a competition. No need to attack my opinions... just post your own separate opinions
Posted by KMyers, 08-17-2010, 10:13 PM
Ummm, I would be scared of a VPS with cPanel and WHMCS for less then $45 per month. You can get away with 300 sites if most are static HTML
Posted by RewtAccess, 08-17-2010, 10:24 PM
Yea, that ends up putting me out of my budget. Sorry, but other hosting companies include them and end up having a lower price + better specs.
Posted by XeHSean, 08-17-2010, 10:39 PM
What sort of budget do you have?
Posted by GameDataInc, 08-17-2010, 11:55 PM
Price does not determine how good a VPS is. Thats like saying you wouldnt drive a car thats less than $45,000. (Which is fine.. But doesnt make any since to say any car less than $45,000 is to scary to drive!) @OP Give more details of what your looking for and perhaps we can give you better recommendations instead of debating things your not interested in anyway

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