What is reseller hosting
Reseller hosting is a web hosting service where an individual or company buys hosting resources (like storage space, bandwidth, etc.) from a larger hosting provider and then sells them to their own clients. The reseller essentially becomes a hosting provider without managing the server hardware or data center operations. Here’s how it works:
- Buying Resources: The reseller purchases a bulk hosting plan (server space, bandwidth, etc.) from a web hosting provider at a discounted rate.
- Reselling to Clients: The reseller splits these resources into smaller packages and sells them to their clients, often at a higher price, creating a profit margin.
- Branding: The reseller can rebrand the hosting service with their own company name, so clients often won’t know they’re dealing with a reseller instead of the original provider.
- Management Tools: Reseller hosting usually includes tools like WHM (Web Host Manager) and cPanel, allowing the reseller to easily create and manage multiple client accounts, allocate resources, and control features for each customer.
- Customer Support: The reseller provides direct customer support to their clients, but the technical and server-related issues are managed by the original hosting provider, ensuring the reseller doesn’t need deep technical expertise.
Reseller hosting is popular among web designers, developers, or businesses wanting to offer hosting services as an add-on without the complexities of running a server.
