Archive for April, 2009
How to Find and Use Free Image Hosting Sites
Free image hosting sites are becoming quite popular these days as well, because the demand for picture hosting is as high as the social networking sites! The free image hosting sites generate income from banner ads and Google and similar ad placements on the pages where you go to get the pictures, so the more people go to the site the higher priced the ads pay. This is great for you because it means you get unlimited picture hosting and video streaming (available on most sites) just for signing up for a free account.
Once you have your account set up, you just upload your pictures to your account then post them on your websites by using html code which is often included in the account next to the uploaded picture. The beauty of these free image hosting sites also is that they make most of these pictures (if you post them as public as most do) available for others to also use. This is a network of free images you can use in social networking sites, comment boxes, or anywhere on the web that allows you to post a picture or video.
Some great uses for free picture hosting providers are sites where you write articles and use pictures to bring out the story or theme like hubpages or squidoo, social sites like MySpace or Facebook that allow you to add pictures to the page, and even private websites. The beauty of using these free image hosting sites are that they are incredibly convenient.
Guides To Become A Successful Web Host Reseller
In the industry, most of the web-hosting providers offer lucrative and attractive reseller web host packages. Since the web hosting industry is so huge and highly lucrative, people are looking at reseller web hosting as an attractive and lucrative business opportunity, albeit amidst a competitive environment. Becoming a web hosting reseller is a great way to make money online because the commissions and referral fees are relatively big.
So, for a novice reseller, it is important to understand how exactly does reseller web hosting work? A reseller essentially purchases server space from the parent web-hosting company and resells it to customers at a higher price, thereby making a profit. It is important though to first find the right reseller program before you sign up for just about any reseller package at random.
It is important for the reseller to first take into account the reliability and quality of the company from whom he is planning to buy the reseller package. This will in turn determine the growth and success of his reseller business, as a whole. The reseller must ensure that the hosting provider has been around for a while and carved a decent niche for itself in the hosting industry. This will save the reseller from associating with the fly-by-night hosting companies; which could turn out to be a risky investment. The reseller must opt for a company that offers advanced control panel solutions in order to make the entire process of controlling and management of the reseller account, fairly simple and at the same time offer an all-inclusive and clear interface. The right hosting automation software must be selected for smooth functioning and control of the reseller account. This will save the reseller ample time and effort.
It is also important to take into account, the server uptime guarantee offered by the parent hosting company. Also, have this verified and validated by user reviews and a thorough research so you know what kind of company you would be associated with as a reseller. Quality and prompt customer support and technical support is indispensable to the success of any hosting company. It is important therefore to associate with a company that offers prompt and superior support by email, toll-free phone as well as other modes.
Flexibility is another aspect to be taken into consideration. Your web host must be flexible enough to offer convenient account upgrades, modify certain packages or perhaps even customize certain hosting packages, if required by your customers. This would attract more customers and add uniqueness to the quality of services offered.
The reseller then needs to set up one’s own hosting strategies and fee. You need to first analyze and ascertain the amount of disk space and bandwidth that can be divided between various hosting packages offered by you. To be a reliable website hosting reseller, you should know all the features your company has to offer to your clients. By this information you can sell all these features and use them to convince your customers that this is the kind of hosting service they need, and by then you will earn more money.