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Reseller Affiliate Hosting
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Getting Paid
The customer will purchase a web hosting plan directly from the web hosting company. You will then be paid an affiliate commission, typically at least 20 percent of the first year's hosting fees, as your reward for bringing the new customer to the hosting company via your website.
This kind of income-producing business can be executed very simply by putting the web hosting company's hyperlink or advertising banner on your website.
Tracking Codes
When potential customers click through from your site to the web host's site, a tracking code will be generated which ensures that you receive the credit for any purchases made.
Depending on the web hosting company with whom you affiliate, this tracking code can remain active for anywhere from one month to six months or more. The benefit of this tracking code is that even if the person you refer to the web host doesn't sign up immediately, you'll still be paid if they return and sign up anytime during the period the tracking code is active.
Reseller Affilate Hosting - Hybrid Model
There is another form of affiliate program, somewhat less common, in which you, as a reseller, serve in a more direct marketing capacity for the web hosting company.
In this business model you advertise the web host's services and identify the web hosting company just as with the standard affiliate model but, in this case, the customer will purchase the service from you rather than from the web host. However, from that point onward, all customer contacts for tech support, etc, will be managed by the web hosting company.
Reseller Affiliate Hosting - Pros and Cons
Some people feel that the affiliate form of reseller hosting is an inferior business model but, when executed properly, it can generate from hundreds to several thousands of dollars per month.
Like any business opportunity, affiliate marketing requires honest effort, particularly in terms of marketing and website traffic generation because the money is in the numbers
Reseller affiliate hosting is a good business model for someone who wants to supplement their income without having to invest the time required to manage their own hosting company.
It is also good for a person with a marketing aptitude or background but without any in-depth knowledge or experience with web hosting.
Also, anyone with a website, particularly one with a complementary theme such as web design, internet marketing, etc, that generates a high volume of traffic can make good money as a web hosting affiliate.
The Bottom Line
Remember, the money is always in the (traffic) numbers so this could be a simple way to generate extra income without a lot of extra work.
