cPanel vs Custom Panel

**Ray** · 04-28-2009, 08:17 PM

Question for all you out there who are not web hosts...

Do you prefer to use cPanel itself or a custom coded varient such as a cpanel front end or a complete custom panel?

Im operating as a free host currently, however, i find it not as effective as just allowing the end user to modify there account directly from mysite other then logging in to cpanel. Currently I just use cpanel itself.

rumsfo · 04-29-2009, 04:50 AM

If I were end user i would vote for Cpanel.

~ServerPoint~ · 04-29-2009, 10:50 PM

If you leave people a choice they woild choose Cpanel and that is what I disapointed about....

Joe · 04-30-2009, 06:27 AM

I think cPanel is a great user friendly interface, and it has a nice backend too. It's a bit beastly on a server but their optimised version is much better.

In terms of end user, a lot of people are used to using cPanel. I think you'd be best off sticking with cPanel, and perhaps DirectAdmin (though generally better for more advanced users).

bamaboy · 05-02-2009, 02:44 AM

I think cpanel will be a good choice.
It has every options one want and are enough to deal with.

CrazyTech · 05-03-2009, 08:01 AM

(I'm looking at this from a purely end-user point of view.)

Well, the issue with a custom panel is that it makes it more difficult to move a website. I guess, in theory, a free hosted site will eventually moved to a paid hosting company if the site becomes very successful. With a custom control panel, that means manually move the files. It's also a lot of extra work and costs, especially for a free hosting provider, to develop a custom solution. That's a business decision you might or might not want to look into, before making.

Not sure if you have current customers, but have you asked them yet?

**Ray** · 05-03-2009, 08:13 PM

i guess you rright.. cPanel it is

SiberForum · 05-03-2009, 11:45 PM

I suppose that doesn't matter what panel you are using. Just your customers should feel comfortable.

Policeman · 05-05-2009, 01:20 AM

Personally I do prefer cPanel, but there are certain custom panels which are not less usable and sometimes are better to get in order to save money. As an example I can anm,e the control panel Say5 which is offered by dayanahost as the custom CP.

SiberForum · 05-06-2009, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Policeman

Personally I do prefer cPanel, but there are certain custom panels which are not less usable and sometimes are better to get in order to save money. As an example I can anm,e the control panel Say5 which is offered by dayanahost as the custom CP.

But you still in love with Cpanel

moonlight77 · 05-07-2009, 05:21 AM

As for me I prefer to use cPanel which many hosting companies (hostgator, webhostingbuzz, asmallorange, glowhost, etc.) provides. I see no reasons to use any other control panel as cPanel is the best and most usable one.

Natcoweb.com · 05-08-2009, 02:51 AM

Cpanel simplifies the process of site transfer from one cpanel host to another, but that's only if a client keeps the idea of potential transfer in his mind. If a client comes to you and he's completely satisfied with your services, why should the idea of the transfer process absorbs his mind?

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Joe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kent ~ U.K. Posts: 3,209	I think cPanel is a great user friendly interface, and it has a nice backend too. It's a bit beastly on a server but their optimised version is much better. In terms of end user, a lot of people are used to using cPanel. I think you'd be best off sticking with cPanel, and perhaps DirectAdmin (though generally better for more advanced users). __________________ Myself and "JackHeskett" are no longer associated with FusedHosting.net. Please pipe all PMs to admin [at] fusedhosting.net.

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bamaboy NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 283	I think cpanel will be a good choice. It has every options one want and are enough to deal with. __________________ Selling: Japps.net wootmovies.com

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CrazyTech NamePros Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,043	(I'm looking at this from a purely end-user point of view.) Well, the issue with a custom panel is that it makes it more difficult to move a website. I guess, in theory, a free hosted site will eventually moved to a paid hosting company if the site becomes very successful. With a custom control panel, that means manually move the files. It's also a lot of extra work and costs, especially for a free hosting provider, to develop a custom solution. That's a business decision you might or might not want to look into, before making. Not sure if you have current customers, but have you asked them yet?

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Ray CEO Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,896	i guess you rright.. cPanel it is __________________ GIFTARD.com \| CSDATE.com \| INVOLVEX.com \| SYATCH.com

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SiberForum Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,459	I suppose that doesn't matter what panel you are using. Just your customers should feel comfortable. __________________ Canadian .CA Domain Name Registration and Web Site Hosting Sibername.com is an ICANN/CIRA/Eurid Accredited Registrar.

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Policeman NamePros Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 51	Personally I do prefer cPanel, but there are certain custom panels which are not less usable and sometimes are better to get in order to save money. As an example I can anm,e the control panel Say5 which is offered by dayanahost as the custom CP. __________________ OK people! It's nothing to see here!

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moonlight77 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 191	As for me I prefer to use cPanel which many hosting companies (hostgator, webhostingbuzz, asmallorange, glowhost, etc.) provides. I see no reasons to use any other control panel as cPanel is the best and most usable one.

05-08-2009, 02:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
Natcoweb.com NamePros Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 31	Cpanel simplifies the process of site transfer from one cpanel host to another, but that's only if a client keeps the idea of potential transfer in his mind. If a client comes to you and he's completely satisfied with your services, why should the idea of the transfer process absorbs his mind?

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