Over the past years, web hosting has grown bigger than it used to be. With more companies getting into this business and finding the many benefits it can give them, the demand for web hosting has never been higher. These seem to be the trend of today.
38 million people have put up their very first websites online this year 2005 alone. It is estimated that by 2008, the internet sales industry will top then dollar bank. And to think, majority of those sites will be offering different affiliate programs for people to choose and participate into.
This only means one thing. It is easier now to find the right web host for your application. The possibility of quality web hosting companies separating themselves from the rest of the industry is anticipated. If this is done, the unprofessional and incompetent ones will suffer.
Support will be the number one consideration for people when choosing a web host. It will be obvious that traditional advertising will become less and less effective. Most people would rather opt for the web host based on things that they see and hear. Also based on the recommendations by those who have tried them and have proved to be a successful.
This is a great opportunity for web hosting affiliates and resellers alike. There would hundreds of web hosting and programs to choose from that the difficulty in finding the right one for them is not a problem anymore.
How does one become a successful affiliate in the niche markets using web hosting?
If you think about it, everyone who needs a website needs a web hosting company to host it for them. As of now, there is really no leading hosting industry so most people choose hosts based from recommendations. Usually, they get it from the ones that have already availed of a web hosting services.
With the many hosts offering affiliate programs, there is the tendency to find the one which you think will work best for you. Think of the product you will be promoting. Pattern them to the site and see if they are catering to the same things as you are.
When you have been with one host for quite some time and seem not to be making much despite all your effort, leave that one and look for another. There is no use in trying to stick to one when you would be before off in another one. Things will only have to get better from there because you already have been in worst situations.
Try this out. If you are quite happy and satisfied with your web host, try to see if they are offering an affiliate program you can participate on. Instead of you paying them, why not make it the other way around; them paying you. The process can be as easy as putting a small “powered by” or “hosted by” link at the bottom of your page and you are already in an affiliate business.
Why choose paying for your for your web hosting when you do not have to? Try to get paid by letting people know you like your web host.
Always remember that when choosing a web host, choose the one that is known for its fantastic customer support. There are also many hosting affiliate programs. Residual affiliate program is also being hosted. This is the program wherein you get paid a percentage every month for a client that you refer. This can allow you to have a steady source of income. With perseverance, you can even be quite successful in this field.
There are a lot of niche markets out there just waiting for the right affiliate to penetrate to them and make that dollars dream come true. Knowing which one to get into is being confident enough of your potentials and the good results you will be getting.
Web hosting is just one affiliate market you could try out and make some good and continuous income. Just remember that to be successful on your endeavor also means that time, effort and patience is needed.
Nobody has invented the perfect affiliate market yet. But some people do know how to make it big in this kind of market. It is just knowing your kind of market and making the earnings there.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I actually never thought of being an affiliate for web hosting. I mean there is the “make money online” niche, dogs, weight loss, etc… But web hosting is needed to have a website (duhh :D). Wow, thanks
February 29th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Has anyone tried Hostgator as a Website Hosting. They have all the tools and I think for $9.95 a month you can host unlimited websites.
Add that with GoDaddy for domain names and it leads to a very inexpensive execise to set up websites.
I have done a lot of research and marketing with different websites. Some we only keep up for a few months.
Plus their support and customer service is great. Has anyone else had experience with these 2.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Here some more for food for thought.
Of those 38 Million People who put up their first website. 99.99% of them have very limited experience in how to not only design and build a persuasive website. But also no idea how to market them.
A lot of them also don’t have the time, money and resources to identify, research and test marketing strategies.
Now a large percentage of Web Design companies know how to build websites. But they don’t know how to actually outlay and set up a website that sells and is SEO, User or Robot Friendly. I liken this idea to a Builder! He can build you a beautiful office or shopping mall. But he doesn’t know how to set up the products and services that are going to go in there.
As an Affillate you could tap into the services that offer these types of services also. With 38 Million, theres a few other niche markets there as well.
March 3rd, 2008 at 6:41 am
I use Ipowerweb for all of my domain registrations - $6.50 per year and you can manage all of your domains from one account.
I use Webhostingbuzz for my hosting. I have a regular account for some of my personal websites, and a reseller account for my clients domains. I uses Ipower for hosting at one point, but they are limited to their domains per account, and you had to manually request for someone to setup an addon domain or a sub domain. Who has time for that?
Mike
March 5th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Thanks Mike, will definately use Ipowerweb for domain names. I use to use Godaddy
March 5th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I host with hostmonster and domain with them also. I have one domain at 1and1
March 31st, 2008 at 5:26 pm
I checked and it webhosting is a packed market.
March 31st, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Yep it’s a packed market. Website Design and Marketing there’s lot of niches though…Anthony
April 5th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Web hosting and design may be packed, but there is still a way to get customers. Just do it in casual conversations.
Many people you run into want a website but have no idea of where to start. So, I offer them domain and registration, and then a simple web design package. And, even for some that just want bare bones, I will just give them the design part for free, and charge them for the hosting.
Reason? The hosting will be residual income. The design is a one time fee. I can charge for updates, etc ….. but normally they just need price changes. Takes about 5 minutes. My goal is to make $500 per month from hosting. I now make about $100 per month (which means I have about 10 accounts)
I’ll see of I can find the article I wrote about different streams of incomes.