How to Become a Website Hosting Company Print
Sunday, 09 March 2008 13:23

 

 
  • What is a Website Host?
That means that they provide the space for someone to place their webpages. It will be on a computer called a Web Server.  A Web Server is just a computer that is attached to the Internet with a fast connection. It has special software loaded so that it will respond for requests for web pages. 
 
  • How Much Does it Cost?
As with much that is for sale on the Internet, you can find a wide range of prices. You can pay too much for too little. And by doing a lot of searching and comparing you can narrow your list down. I have already done a lot of that searching and digging and reading and listing and comparing. How about $25.00/month? (I am using this service, myself and recommend it.) http://www.xis1.com  You can use a search engine and search for "reseller web hosting" which will be less expensive than "dedicated web server". Try them both to get a sense of what is out there. 
 
  • How Long Will it Take to Set Up?
Depending on what type of hosting you choose, you can get it setup within a day, usually and within a few days even in the case of dedicated servers. 
 
  • What Technical Skill Does it Require?
You don't really need much technical skill. There are a few steps involved, but it's all really pretty simple. The difficulty is in the fact that you have never done it before and that you don't know what to do or in what order. >>Domain NamesSome of those things are what is a domain name, how much does it cost, where do I get one and why must I have one, anyway.First of all, you need one because almost all hosting now is setup using domain names and not I.P. (Internet Protocol) addresses. You will need a domain name, even if you only host websites that you own. Get one here: http://go-domainnames.com 
 
ยท         Name Servers
Without getting technically complicate, it goes like this:  When you purchase your domain name, it is easiest if you already know the Names Server information for your hosting account. You will be given this information by the Hosting Company. It is in the form of 2 addresses like
Nameserver1:  NS1.MYNAMESERVER.COM
Nameserver2:  NS2.MYNAMESERVER.COM 

So, if you already know this BEFORE you purchase your domain name, you can usually enter this information at the same time that you purchase your domain name. 

Using the Web Host Control PanelThe most common are CPanel/WHM, and Plesk. As usual, you have to make a decision. But if you have never used either. Just learn to use the one that comes with your hosting. The link shown above uses the first one, which I think is a little more user friendly. 
 
  • How Do I Get Started, Today?
Have a notepad and write down information as you go through. You WILL need that information later on. Save on this step by getting RoboForm's free version and that program will remember this for you. http://roboform.com 
 
1. Signup for the Reseller Hosting at http://www.xis1.com 
 
2. Get a domain name and at the same time, list the name servers with the domain name registrar. 
 
3. Follow the instructions which you will be given from HostingWithUs to setup your first web hosting account. Note: You may not want to ReSell hosting accounts, but for this price, you can just set up your own hosting accounts and some for your Friends, Affiliates, and Family. Do it for your own websites first because as a User, you will have to learn the CPanel control panel. You will then be able to guide your customers in using it. More info at: http://xis1.com     
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