For many different professionals involved in business consulting, IT support services and management or other similar fields, becoming a VPS reseller offers an additional income stream.
Becoming a reseller starts with selecting the best hosting service offering reseller packages. As the quality of the internet, custom support, servers and features will be directly controlled by the hosting company, making the right choice is essential.
The biggest mistake that any VPS reseller can make is not to research and compare the hosting service. The best option is for the reseller to spend some time learning about the service as they host their own website. Call customer service and get a true feel for how your potential customers will experience working with the hosting service through your reselling program. This is will also be essential if you are choosing a White Label type of reseller program where your branding will be on the packages.
Your Website and Customer Management
As a VPS reseller, you have access to all the infrastructure of the hosting service, but you will still need to market and address custom questions about the packages. Having a top website will always be a critical factor as it gives a highly professional look to your hosting resale business.
Look for a program that is a true turnkey system for your customer access to the system as well as for your ability to access customer accounts. This allows you to quickly and easily configure accounts based on what is possible through the hosting service.
Pricing and Size
Two other issues that can also be common mistakes for resellers is to incorrectly price packages. Remember, customers will shop around, so you have to offer competitive pricing as well as significant features to win over accounts.
Additionally, look for a hosting service that will allow you to start with a smaller seller account and scale up as your business grows. This limits your initial investment over the time it takes to build a customer base.