Client Hosting vs My Hosting

jayc470 · 15th Aug 2012, 10:47 AM

I am planning on aggressively pursuing the mobile marketing niche beginning next week.

I would like to host my clients' mobile websites as it helps maintain control and I am also a huge fan of monthly recurring income.

There seems to be a delicate negotiation where the client may want the mobile site on their server and I would like to host it myself.

Can anyone share how they handle these discussions? Also, if I host under a separate domain will Google penalize the client?

Thanks for all your great advice!

TonyDalton · 15th Aug 2012, 04:46 PM

I also try to host my clients mobile sites whenever possible, I often tell them that if their mobile site is on a different server it will work even if their main site is down, which seems to work (I don't mention that the redirection won't be working as their main site is down

)

Why would you want to host under a different domain?
Just create mobile.domain.com on their server and edit the DNS to point the subdomain to your server IP, then create a new account on your server that is mobile.domain.com and it will work just fine.

jayc470 · 15th Aug 2012, 06:22 PM

Perfect...thanks Tony!

WillR · 15th Aug 2012, 07:51 PM

The easiest way to convince them of YOU hosting the mobile site is if you get them a custom .mobi domain name for their mobile site.

You are correct. You will find it very hard to convince someone that you should host the site when they see it can just be installed on the same domain.

jayc470 · 16th Aug 2012, 01:12 PM

Thanks Will. I have been reading many of your posts and value the great information and advice you provide.

HostWind · 16th Aug 2012, 02:25 PM

It should not be hard at all if you make it a value-added service.
Hosted with "them": Site goes down - Youre screwed until they answer a ticket!
Hosted with us: We are on it ASAP!

You personally support and maintain their sites, which can be a big bonus. Just make sure you do not skimp on a server.

rabbroon · 16th Aug 2012, 03:24 PM

One thing i explain to a client is that my host is already well recognised, secure and fast, so when a client is not sure wether to host on their or my host, i assure them that they will get a better and faster ranking in google hosted under one of my IP.
This normally does it.

jayc470 · 17th Aug 2012, 07:10 AM

Very helpful info...thanks!

If you are hosting, do you generally buy a unique .mobi domain for each client or do you have a generic domain with client subdomains or folders?

Rymico · 17th Aug 2012, 07:12 PM

Well, I sell domains also. So I sell them a .mobi, host the site, and build it. No one else involved from start to finish. Like some above, the recurring income is the key. You do not have to go looking for more customers all the time.

WillR · 18th Aug 2012, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by Rymico

Well, I sell domains also. So I sell them a .mobi, host the site, and build it. No one else involved from start to finish. Like some above, the recurring income is the key. You do not have to go looking for more customers all the time.

Worth pointing out though that no matter where the site is hosted, even if it's on a separate .mobi domain, you do still need access to their main website for adding the mobile redirect code.

CypherHackz · 18th Aug 2012, 02:12 AM

I prefer to host the website on their server. And if I want a recurring income, I will add another package monthly update with some amount of money.

-cypher.

15th Aug 2012, 10:47 AM	#1
jayc470 Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Posts: 31 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Client Hosting vs My Hosting Share on: I am planning on aggressively pursuing the mobile marketing niche beginning next week. I would like to host my clients' mobile websites as it helps maintain control and I am also a huge fan of monthly recurring income. There seems to be a delicate negotiation where the client may want the mobile site on their server and I would like to host it myself. Can anyone share how they handle these discussions? Also, if I host under a separate domain will Google penalize the client? Thanks for all your great advice!

15th Aug 2012, 04:46 PM	#2
TonyDalton Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 12 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Client Hosting vs My Hosting Share on: I also try to host my clients mobile sites whenever possible, I often tell them that if their mobile site is on a different server it will work even if their main site is down, which seems to work (I don't mention that the redirection won't be working as their main site is down ) Why would you want to host under a different domain? Just create mobile.domain.com on their server and edit the DNS to point the subdomain to your server IP, then create a new account on your server that is mobile.domain.com and it will work just fine.

15th Aug 2012, 06:22 PM	#3
jayc470 Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Posts: 31 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Client Hosting vs My Hosting Share on: Perfect...thanks Tony!

15th Aug 2012, 07:51 PM	#4
WillR Digital Marketer War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 12,475 Thanks: 1,984 Thanked 8,187 Times in 4,079 Posts	Re: Client Hosting vs My Hosting Share on: The easiest way to convince them of YOU hosting the mobile site is if you get them a custom .mobi domain name for their mobile site. You are correct. You will find it very hard to convince someone that you should host the site when they see it can just be installed on the same domain.
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16th Aug 2012, 01:12 PM	#5
jayc470 Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Posts: 31 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Client Hosting vs My Hosting Share on: Thanks Will. I have been reading many of your posts and value the great information and advice you provide.

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HostWind HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 343 Thanks: 25 Thanked 45 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Client Hosting vs My Hosting Share on: It should not be hard at all if you make it a value-added service. Hosted with "them": Site goes down - Youre screwed until they answer a ticket! Hosted with us: We are on it ASAP! You personally support and maintain their sites, which can be a big bonus. Just make sure you do not skimp on a server.
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17th Aug 2012, 07:10 AM	#8
jayc470 Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Posts: 31 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Client Hosting vs My Hosting Share on: Very helpful info...thanks! If you are hosting, do you generally buy a unique .mobi domain for each client or do you have a generic domain with client subdomains or folders?

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CypherHackz Warrior Member Join Date: 2012 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Client Hosting vs My Hosting Share on: I prefer to host the website on their server. And if I want a recurring income, I will add another package monthly update with some amount of money. -cypher.
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