Best Way to Host Multiple Websites...!?!

Judging from what you have said, I'm guessing you set up a new hosting account for each site?

You should consider a reseller hosting package (host gator has this), you can also host multiple sites on 1 ($9) hosting account using add on domains function in cpanel

Yep. I use the baby croc package. $10 gives you unlimited add on domains and storage!

wow I didn't know about this I been getting ripped off! haha good to know I been paying for sites separately.

So you have purchased new hosting for each of your website if I understand you? If so, yes you were doing it wrong Just upgrade your current plan to Baby plan, which allows you to host unlimited websites at $7.96 / month.

I simply used their live chat when I was upgrading my hosting plan.

Take a look at the Reseller Hosting. It's what I use to host my 50+ sites. It's $25 per month. It also gives you a Webhost Manager Account which lets you set up each domain with it's own cPanel which makes it look more professional.

Just my 2 cents,

If you're somewhat technical, setup your own VPS. It will cost you $40 at godaddy. You can setup as many accounts as you wish. You become the hosting of your own site.

I would setup using Linux OS. It's much more stable than Windows. Plesk is sufficien
t for most needs. Cpanel has more features but you have to pay extra. Godaddy's chat tech support is pretty good so they are very helpful.

The common knowledge among IMers is to run away from GD as far as you can and as fast as you can... :p

On the other hand, I'd also suggest using a reseller account: addon domains never work as well as each domain with its own cPanel, databases etc.

I cannot believe I missed this originally when signing up with hostgator. I could have saved myself a ton of money and time omg hahah. Guess we live and learn huh? Thanks for whoever posted this and people who replied I know I got something out of it

It would definitely be best to use Hostgator.com or GoDaddy.com and look for an unlimited domain plan so that you can get the most out of your money and have a great profit as well. Then connect your website to a template and start making money!

I've got one Hostgator shared hosting plan for about $15/mnth with unlimited domains on it. Have about 100 sites on it so far.

WOW, Thanks guys, From what I read, you helped not only me, but others were wondering this too. Thanks a lot

I work for a hosting company and therefore, have quite a lot of experience with web hosting.

I understand that you would like to host multiple websites. You do not have to purchase a separate hosting account per site you want to host.

All you have to do is purchase a shared hosting account that allows you to host unlimited domains, or sometimes referred to as "Addon Domains," and you can control and add all of your domains in your cPanel control panel.

Another option (this is a bit more costly, but gives you more control and flexibility), is to purchase a reseller hosting account, that allows unlimited account creations. Not only can you create cPanel accounts for your own sites, but you can create hosting accounts for your clients, friends, and family. So if you know any clients/friends who need hosting, you can sell it to them at whatever price you want to help pay for the reseller. Or, for another scenario, if you're a web design company and want to expand into web hosting you can start off with a reseller account.

I hope this clears it up for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Best,