How Do You Start A Web Hosting Company?
Starting a web hosting company may seem like a daunting task when you take into consideration the required hardware such as servers, firewalls, rack space, warehousing and many other hardware items, as well as the technical know-how to secure your network while protecting your clients. Luckily you don’t have to actually buy any hardware or for that matter have any technical know-how in order to start your own hosting company. You simply need to understand how to become a “reseller,” which in itself is a simple process. Visit one of the popular hosting companies such as Godaddy, Site5, or HostGator (see Resources). These companies offer what is known as “reseller accounts,” as do many other hosting companies. Sign up for a reseller account. These accounts usually offer different hosting sizes. Start with a smaller package and then upgrade your account as more space is needed. Set up different account sizes that you wish to offer. For instance you may want to choose a 5GB/month plan, a 1
