Dividing reseller space up for customer plans

Cylent · #1 (**permalink**) 01-06-2012, 09:28 PM

Hey all, I just purchased a hosting reseller plan from one of the big companies. I have 50GB hard drive space and 500GB monthly traffic. Does anyone know of any resource I can check out to help me divide the space up and make plans for customers to purchase? Is there maybe an industry standard that start-ups go by? Thank you in advance for any help.

**ScriptMan** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-07-2012, 05:23 AM

Are you stuck with the 50/500 as hard limits or is your account overselling enabled?

ldcdc · #3 (**permalink**) 01-07-2012, 02:32 PM

As a reseller you don't want to follow any standard, package wise. You need to find a niche, think of that niche, and give them something that suits their needs. Most resellers go local, satisfying the needs of small businesses etc. in their community. In such a situation, space, bandwidth and 24/7 support come second, and your own presence/presentation, experience and willingness to assist them matter a lot more. Most of the time you can charge a premium, for being less of a host, and more of a guide regarding their online presence.

**ScriptMan** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-07-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ldcdc

As a reseller you don't want to follow any standard, package wise. You need to find a niche, think of that niche, and give them something that suits their needs. Most resellers go local, satisfying the needs of small businesses etc. in their community. In such a situation, space, bandwidth and 24/7 support come second, and your own presence/presentation, experience and willingness to assist them matter a lot more. Most of the time you can charge a premium, for being less of a host, and more of a guide regarding their online presence.

That is some darned good advice. A value added host.

JPC-Sabrina · #5 (**permalink**) 02-13-2012, 03:12 PM

As a reseller you want to be able to offer something of a custom service. That means your packages as well as your knowledge, guidance and the market to which you are making your pitch. As a reseller you want to make it seem that you can provide a service that others can't find easily and that entails some personal touch and some customization and a good niche where you can find a good level of clients.

samirj · #6 (**permalink**) 03-09-2012, 01:40 AM

Is overselling enabled? I think this is a major factor to consider when creating your packages.

GarrisonHost-John · #7 (**permalink**) 03-12-2012, 05:49 PM

What market do you want to compete in? Who are you targeting?