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Is it Practical having reseller accounts?
| Posted by Webbietech, 09-15-2011, 03:43 AM |
| Hi,
Originally I had a shared hosting reseller account but then due to increasing members, my host helped me upgrade to a really sweet VPS. So, it has been 8 months now since I upgraded and have come to realize that reseller accounts are probably obsolete now since the specifications & features can't be compared to a vps.
I don't want to risk breaking any rules so haven't named my hosting provider But I would say that the obvious benefits of having a vps instead of the reseller account was security, power and the ability to give my customers anything I want.
What are your thoughts on this? Would you still prefer a reseller account over a vps? Sure, it is good for those starting out since I wouldn't have been able to afford 40 USD for my current setup in the beginning but I was still paying 18.95 USD for my reseller account.
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| Posted by CrocWeb, 09-15-2011, 03:54 AM |
| A reseller account would be beneficial if the person doesn't know how to manage a vps. Sure you could get a managed vps, but that would increase the cost as well.
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| Posted by Webbietech, 09-15-2011, 04:58 AM |
| Well that's the thing, After the reseller account got crowded, that's when they put me onto a vps with Cpanel which is why I pay 40 USD but I've been told that there are ways of having the 20 USD vps and yet resell.
It is true that newbies would find it difficult to manage a vps but overall it is good for business since you won't have to move things around if you start off with a vps.
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| Posted by MannDude, 09-15-2011, 05:04 AM |
| It depends on what you do.
Some people want no control whatever. They want a low cost reseller account, with the billing script included, with end-user support. They really don't want to do anything other than promote it and profit.
Some people want more control. They want to be able to tweak the settings for optimal performance for their needs and be more in touch with their clients. They're okay with having to fix things, and would rather do it themselves than rely on their provider to fix things for them.
For what it's worth, we started on a reseller account and have since upgraded to a small fleet of dedicated servers within a year and a half. A reseller account can be a great entry point to the market if done properly, but if you're considering reverting back to a reseller account elsehwere I would suggest not to. It seems like a step backwards.
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| Posted by Forward Web, 09-15-2011, 04:25 PM |
| Well for $20 per month, you are not going to get much of a VPS, let alone one that can handle the type of load needed to provide a stable web hosting service (at least not if you plan on having more than one client). I think the big difference between Reseller Packages and VPS services are budgets. You can pick up a dependable reseller account and start offering your own services for around $7-$20 per month). Those accounts often times come loaded with features such as offsite backups, website builders, auto install programs (all which would cost extra money if you were looking to go with a VPS).
A dependable VPS (one which can handle the type of load required to provide the same level of service you were providing via your reseller plan) would be around $50.00 per month. In addition to this, you would probably have to pay extra for a back-up solution + any additional software you wanted to install such as softaculous or your favorite website builder.
The upside of a VPS (a good one anyway) is you get more control and you will generally have more resources to spread across your web hosting accounts. There is always going to be a need for reseller accounts, just like there is always going to be a need for regular shared web hosting accounts.
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| Posted by ldcdc, 09-15-2011, 09:21 PM |
| Cost wise, a VPS is hardly a better option. It is a good way for hosting providers to upsell their reseller hosting customers though, and, in a few cases, a VPS is a better fit for the reseller due to the extra control. Most resellers though sell very typical shared hosting, and giving them root access is like putting the scalpel in a butcher's hand. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to be anywhere that operating table.
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| Posted by Asher S, 09-16-2011, 01:41 AM |
| If you're just starting out and are looking to build a good customer-base, reseller hosting is an excellent way of starting out (unless you're competent enough to manage your own server). You can keep prices down with a reseller account and save quite a bit of hassle that would otherwise come with any kind of a dedicated server.
Well said
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| Posted by famehosting, 09-16-2011, 02:08 AM |
| You can sell Reseller Accounts on a VPS which is not possible with Just a reseller account. It is a step forward. You can always upgrade the VPS if you need more resources.
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| Posted by TheJoker, 09-24-2011, 10:30 PM |
| A VPS can be powerful for the additional cost, and you get more disk space and bandwidth. But there is something to be said about a reseller account with a reputable host, like Cloud Linux, LiteSpeed, and R1Soft on the cheap that still provides power and speed. It all depends what you want. Different strokes for different folks.
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| Posted by Wes0805, 09-25-2011, 01:11 AM |
| I'm currently using both a Reseller account and a VPS. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages from an end-user's point of view.
Reseller:
-easy to manage, you don't need to worry about system administration
-works best if you have websites that do not need too much resources
-perfect for web designers and brochure websites for small businesses
VPS
-flexibility. especially if you are under a fully-managed host, you can request to install any PHP modules you need and increase execution time.
-isolated. if managed properly, other websites can't affect your own VPS.
-increased performance than reseller hosting
It all depends on your needs, both reseller and VPS have their own market
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| Posted by kpmedia, 09-25-2011, 06:53 AM |
| VPS is about control -- that's all.
In terms of raw power, a shared server can outperform a VPS. It really depends on specs.
I fully disagree with the idea that a reseller doesn't need to know anything about hosting, servers, etc. That's a recipe for trouble. Those are kiddie hosts -- not serious businessmen/women well versed in their fields, qualified to be selling services to others.
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| Posted by ModelWebHost, 09-25-2011, 09:23 AM |
| You can't compare reseller hosting with a vps as vps is much more customizable and having full control unlike reseller hosting.
But I suggest you to get a managed one if you are not so much familiar how to mange a server or your will be disappointed otherwise.
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| Posted by nickwalt, 09-26-2011, 09:11 AM |
| Think about why you want the extra control, if you think you need it. Is it to get a higher version of a package for instance, or a different configuration that you can't get with your current reseller account? Often it's for one or two very specific changes. It might be better to look for a different reseller account that offers those things than to go for a VPS.
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| Posted by n1c0_ds, 09-30-2011, 10:40 PM |
| As a designer reselling for clients, a reseller account is perfect.
VPS hosting will give you all the power you need, which is fantastic unless you don't want to dabble with your server. In my case, I only send WordPress users online, so a VPS would be absolutely useless.
However, I can see a thousand reasons to own a VPS, especially if you develop more customized solutions that go beyond PHP+MySQL or have very specific needs that a reseller can't address. In my case, simplicity was more important both for me and my clients.
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| Posted by excelc, 10-06-2011, 10:32 AM |
| That may be the norm but is not true of all Reseller Accounts. My host offers a Master Reseller Account where you can create your own sub-resellers.
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| Posted by Cyberbite, 10-06-2011, 10:47 AM |
| I quit offering reseller accounts a long time ago. If the person/company is serious about reselling web hosting I push them toward a dedicated server, if they're not (like a web designer) and don't want to deal with the headache's of support, I push them toward a referral program where I pay them a referral every month for every customer that stays.
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| Posted by TheJoker, 10-06-2011, 11:18 AM |
| Because when you are in the market for a reseller account, you want to pick a VPS with 1GB RAM instead of a full server...
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| Posted by Jutt, 10-06-2011, 11:21 AM |
| Great tactics
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| Posted by Impetus system, 10-07-2011, 03:48 AM |
| yes if your new than this is essential to have reseller account.If your new in this field try reseller host.
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