Hosting Business

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I am not sure if this is the right forum to post it in.

Would things do you need to know to go in to the hosting business?

 

[user-7256]

How to run a dedicated server, for one... experience with payments, working well with clients, securing payments from them and ensuring your employees get paid... how to not get into debt, and how to maintain server stability.

Plus more.

That is, for any *good* hosting company. Also, every good host knows that prices below $10/mo are likely just as cheap in what the customer gets in return.

 

[frankr]

You need to get really serious about market research so that you can identify a niche in which you can provide a good service, for a good price, and profit. If you try to compete as one of the other deep discounters then you are going to drive yourself into the ground. As a late entrant, I highly suggest you consider focusing almost exclusively on your local market. There are still people who will pay a premium for solid local service from someone who they could, at least theoretically, meet for coffee at a local café.

I hope this helps. I think it is really great that you are interested in starting your own hosting business. It would be wise to look into the business side first. You need to pick a target market segment and plan a compelling offering.

Remember that price, features, and time-frame are all interconnected and must be balanced. Always think and negotiate in terms of packages and do not get in the business of undercutting yourself.

Frank