Advice needed :)
Hello,
I was wondering if you guys and "girls" can give me some opinions on what a great host is. What features do you expect? I realize great support is huge, but what else? Whats the ideal host? What would be a cool resell or affiliate program you guys would like? Let me know.
Our company is about to launch a hosting site and we are intrested in all feedback. We are currently working on a reselling program, so any opinions on that would be great. Also, what kind of features would you like to see in a customer control panel? What do you think would be ideal to do in there? Let me know. Thank you for your opinions if you give me any
Best Regards,
Adam Lee
DigitalONE Design
President - Internet Division
[email protected]
digitalonedesign.com
Justin S posted this at 01:36 — 14th August 2000.
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You might want to search around a few forums (TWF, SitePoint, etc...) for this type of thread. There are a few out there, most started by ThinkHost...
Justin Stayton - [email] [icq]
richjb posted this at 02:06 — 14th August 2000.
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I agree with Justin.
However, I never got to add my opinion...
NO setup fees.
Plus, it must have mod_perl.
Richard
thinkhost posted this at 02:24 — 14th August 2000.
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Richard,
Rememeber that you get what you pay for, especially in the
) I consider it perfectly fine for a host
hosting world.
to charge higher fees if they can live up to them via their
service.
Sincerely,
Vladislav Davidzon
Senior Network Administrator - ThinkHost Web Hosting Services
http://www.thinkhost.com - honesty, reliability, trust.
We are the smart choice for all your web hosting needs! (TM)
richjb posted this at 03:10 — 14th August 2000.
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It is true that you get what you pay for, however, this is an undeserved fee.
For more on my view: http://216.10.4.112/forums/showthread.php?threadid=12017
Richard
richjb::366
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Everyone here has a website. It's just that not all are worth posting (Mine!
).
thinkhost posted this at 03:17 — 14th August 2000.
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Dear Richard,
I am sorry that you feel that it is an undeserved fee, however I am afraid that even so, it is a fee we as a web host have a right to charge. If a client chooses us, they choose us for our service, not because we're the least expensive firm around. The setup fees cover things such as software upgrades and bonuses for staff, things that we'd otherwise not be able to do otherwise, and things that I believe to be necessary for the good of our users. As a senior officer with a web hosting firm, I believe it is up to me to make such decisions on behalf of our clients, as that is exactly why they choose my firm and not someone else for hosting.
You may feel it is undeserved, and if so, I wish you good luck in choosing a web host that doesn't have such fees, however I am sure you'll find that you get what you pay for.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
Vladislav Davidzon
Senior Network Administrator - ThinkHost Web Hosting Services
http://www.thinkhost.com - honesty, reliability, trust.
We are the smart choice for all your web hosting needs! (TM)
bilbong30 posted this at 03:22 — 14th August 2000.
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hmm thanks for all your opinions....It seems like everytime someone posts something like this, "Thinkhost" gets brought up! I would look at other forums about stuff like this, but just like other forums, they are about Thinkhost. Can i just get some honest opinions. What kind of reseller programs intrest you all? What do you want to see in a control panel that most host dont offer? Stuff like that would be very useful to me. Thanks
[Edited by bilbong30 on 08-13-2000 at 11:35 PM]
Best Regards,
Adam Lee
DigitalONE Design
President - Internet Division
[email protected]
digitalonedesign.com
thinkhost posted this at 05:15 — 14th August 2000.
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Haha Adam
I know its a tad annoying, I am sorry 
bilbong30 posted this at 05:21 — 14th August 2000.
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No prob. Got any input?
thinkhost posted this at 05:26 — 14th August 2000.
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Adam,
If I were you, I'd focus on what you're best at -- ie design. Its up to you, but I've found through experience that the best thing is to concentrate on what you're best at.
bilbong30 posted this at 05:31 — 14th August 2000.
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Hey,
Well, its not just me
I have a graphic artist working for me, a programmer, a network administrator, me the designer, and my older brother who is a very good business man.
Id like to branch out. We have enough design clients to get a server and offer them hosting. So we might as well try and offer others hosting as well.
Anyways, we are getting off the topic again. Any input?
[Edited by bilbong30 on 08-14-2000 at 01:34 AM]
Best Regards,
Adam Lee
DigitalONE Design
President - Internet Division
[email protected]
digitalonedesign.com
Justin S posted this at 16:13 — 14th August 2000.
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Need help deciding on what type of reseller features to offer? Check out this thread: http://216.10.4.112/forums/showthread.php?threadid=11872
Fairfieldrg posted this at 21:20 — 16th August 2000.
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There is a site called madhosts they. It is run by a m8 of mine. So check it out at http://www.madhosts.com
u might just stick with them
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