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When you guys suggest trying to get hosting from a client can you explain a little

by Big Gee
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Do you mean that you sign them up through your affiliate link ? or
you actually have a server that you host clients on and then charge them whatever price?

So if it's through your affiliate link you then double dip by getting a monthly payment from the client and the host ?

That being said, do you create a new account on the host for that client separately or just add their project under your hosting profile ?
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  • Profile picture of the author SoundsGood
    I'd like to more about this too...

    Personally, I think I'd prefer to refer the client to a host, using an affiliate link. But what's the best way to do it to ensure they really use the link (and really sign up)?

    Thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author Quentin
    We use reseller hosting because most hosting companies only pay a one time affiliate commission then they get the recurring income.

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  • Profile picture of the author SoundsGood
    But that one-time payout is like $100 or more. Isn't that worth it?
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    • Profile picture of the author Quentin
      Originally Posted by SoundsGood View Post

      But that one-time payout is like $100 or more. Isn't that worth it?
      Your forgetting the lifetime value of a customer. We charge $30 a month and we have many customers over 5 years so that makes your $100 not look so nice.

      How you are able to charge this much is by adding value like an extra article a month or Google analytics, backup services and so much more.

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  • Profile picture of the author PhilaPM
    Why not get a reseller account through Hostgator and host it yourself for $23-30/month?
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    • Profile picture of the author SoundsGood
      Originally Posted by PhilaPM View Post

      Why not get a reseller account through Hostgator and host it yourself for $23-30/month?
      I'm not sure I'd feel right charging them that much when I know they can go direct with Hostgator for less than $10 per month.
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    • Profile picture of the author Big Gee
      Originally Posted by PhilaPM View Post

      Why not get a reseller account through Hostgator and host it yourself for $23-30/month?
      thats what I keep seeing but never understood "how to get the hosting and charge a monthly $20+ per month" So that's what you guys mean get a reseller account, thank you. I thought for awhile everyone on here was banking and had their own private home server they put clients on.
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  • Profile picture of the author Big Gee
    I will look more into a reseller account. Thanks again everyone
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