Should I host my client's website or not?

kremo5le · 09-23-2008, 09:42 PM

Hello folks!

Quick questions only for the experts: Should I host my clients website or should I just encourage him to use his own? Why?

THANK YOU ALL!

kRem

darrenfox · 09-23-2008, 09:45 PM

Always keep them seperate. It helps when tracking search marketing efforts, not to mention it a lot more professional.

kremo5le · 09-23-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrenfox

Always keep them seperate. It helps when tracking search marketing efforts, not to mention it a lot more professional.

Thank you for your information! Now, why do hosting companies offer such web developer packages then? And, besides 1and1, what other service providers that support PHP, MySql, and all that stuff do you recommend?

THANK YOU!

darrenfox · 09-23-2008, 09:57 PM

I read your question wrong, I thought you wanted to host your clients on your own domain/hosting. The web developer packages typically include leasing a server which allows you to host multiple sites off of one server you control. The benefit of doing this is after you have landed enough clients, the markup on the hosting fees can act as a constant source of monthly income. 1and1 is ok but you should check out www.rackspace.com especially if you do not have knowledge of operating a server because they can provide you with a team to manage it.

kremo5le · 09-23-2008, 10:04 PM

Hey Darren, I think you still didn't understand my question--100%. Still, you gave me a closer approach of what I want to do.

Really, I'm not going to get a server for my stuff--yet. It is on my plans though. I have plenty of space that I pay for with 1and1. But, is it really worth it to keep your customer's website withing your account? THAT's my question!

Do you know if it's good or not?

THANK YOU MAN!

darrenfox · 09-24-2008, 01:58 PM

I checked out 1and1 so that I am more on the same page as you but I have not use anything like that so I do not fully understand how they seperate the client accounts within the main admin account (they it can be done).

Maybe someone on here uses 1and1 and can better answer your question because I am curious as well.

kremo5le · 09-24-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrenfox

I checked out 1and1 so that I am more on the same page as you but I have not use anything like that so I do not fully understand how they seperate the client accounts within the main admin account (they it can be done).

Maybe someone on here uses 1and1 and can better answer your question because I am curious as well.

So you say that it can be done? Like have your customers and separate the 2 somehow? I will call them to find out. it is really important. As far as I saw a few months ago, 1&1 was considered No. 1 hosting provider in the world. I don't think they are any bad!

Let me know what YOU find out please...

kRem

wetgravy · 09-24-2008, 08:10 PM

i never host my clients website. On occasion I will register their domains for them under my account to keep track for them (for the customers that aren't computer savvy) but hosting their website is always a no-no in my book. If you are a host and are looking to sell design services ... thats different. you're just providing your client with something extra to bill on. But otherwise, the hassle of an upset design client yelling at you for your server going down is something that should be avoided. There are plenty of free servers that host domains and can even have mysql support. (freehostia.com i think is the best for that) So if anything set them up with a free one and let them find a host they like.

kremo5le · 09-24-2008, 08:32 PM

I like what you say my friend. It is just a pain in the head to deal with a future customer's problem. However, I still don't understand why the offer you such services for developers. I will be offering my customers design services. That's what I'm doing right now and I have possible 3 websites coming my way. One of them will have its own everything, while the other 2 will be under my supervision. Is this ok or not?

I'm still confused here unfortunately...

THANK YOU for your time my friend,

kRem

starteasy · 09-25-2008, 03:01 PM

I host my clients' websites on a reseller account and offer ongoing minor site maintenance for duration of hosting. Not a bad $200pa profit for nothing really I think. It works under the similar principle to extended warranties you purchase from stores. They offer it to make $200-$300 extra knowing that only 15-20% of customers actually return in the extended warranty period asking for warranty return.

I used to use that strategy in my IT sales business and made a killing. Now I have transferred it to web development through this hosting, and it makes it easier for me to manage their sites, and basically babysit their sites for around 10 minutes a month.

09-23-2008, 09:42 PM	#1
kremo5le Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 71	Should I host my client's website or not? Hello folks! Quick questions only for the experts: Should I host my clients website or should I just encourage him to use his own? Why? THANK YOU ALL! kRem

09-23-2008, 09:45 PM	#2
darrenfox Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 85	Always keep them seperate. It helps when tracking search marketing efforts, not to mention it a lot more professional. __________________ Darren Fox Small Business Web Design

09-23-2008, 09:57 PM	#4
darrenfox Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 85	I read your question wrong, I thought you wanted to host your clients on your own domain/hosting. The web developer packages typically include leasing a server which allows you to host multiple sites off of one server you control. The benefit of doing this is after you have landed enough clients, the markup on the hosting fees can act as a constant source of monthly income. 1and1 is ok but you should check out www.rackspace.com especially if you do not have knowledge of operating a server because they can provide you with a team to manage it. __________________ Darren Fox Small Business Web Design

09-24-2008, 01:58 PM	#6
darrenfox Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 85	I checked out 1and1 so that I am more on the same page as you but I have not use anything like that so I do not fully understand how they seperate the client accounts within the main admin account (they it can be done). Maybe someone on here uses 1and1 and can better answer your question because I am curious as well. __________________ Darren Fox Small Business Web Design

09-25-2008, 03:01 PM	#10
starteasy Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 46	I host my clients' websites on a reseller account and offer ongoing minor site maintenance for duration of hosting. Not a bad $200pa profit for nothing really I think. It works under the similar principle to extended warranties you purchase from stores. They offer it to make $200-$300 extra knowing that only 15-20% of customers actually return in the extended warranty period asking for warranty return. I used to use that strategy in my IT sales business and made a killing. Now I have transferred it to web development through this hosting, and it makes it easier for me to manage their sites, and basically babysit their sites for around 10 minutes a month. __________________ Cheap and Effective Web and Print Design at StartEasy Computing - Where it's Easy from the Beginning

09-23-2008, 10:04 PM	#5
kremo5le Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 71	Hey Darren, I think you still didn't understand my question--100%. Still, you gave me a closer approach of what I want to do. Really, I'm not going to get a server for my stuff--yet. It is on my plans though. I have plenty of space that I pay for with 1and1. But, is it really worth it to keep your customer's website withing your account? THAT's my question! Do you know if it's good or not? THANK YOU MAN!

09-24-2008, 08:10 PM	#8
wetgravy Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 176	i never host my clients website. On occasion I will register their domains for them under my account to keep track for them (for the customers that aren't computer savvy) but hosting their website is always a no-no in my book. If you are a host and are looking to sell design services ... thats different. you're just providing your client with something extra to bill on. But otherwise, the hassle of an upset design client yelling at you for your server going down is something that should be avoided. There are plenty of free servers that host domains and can even have mysql support. (freehostia.com i think is the best for that) So if anything set them up with a free one and let them find a host they like.

09-24-2008, 08:32 PM	#9
kremo5le Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 71	I like what you say my friend. It is just a pain in the head to deal with a future customer's problem. However, I still don't understand why the offer you such services for developers. I will be offering my customers design services. That's what I'm doing right now and I have possible 3 websites coming my way. One of them will have its own everything, while the other 2 will be under my supervision. Is this ok or not? I'm still confused here unfortunately... THANK YOU for your time my friend, kRem

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