If you have been offered a VPS or virtual private server hosting plan through our local computer repair professional, a computer seller or even a business consultant, you have been most likely talking to a VPS reseller.
These individuals or smaller companies do not have their own server centers, hardware, internet infrastructure or even their own customer service and tech support staff. Instead, what they are doing is reselling VPS plans through a major hosting service that has all this technology and business infrastructure already in place.
How it Works
The VPS reseller is authorized by the hosting service to provide specific packages that offer all the features of dealing directly with the hosting service. However, for the buyer, they also have the assistance, support and contact possible by working with a local individual, often someone they have already done business with.
The reseller will be provided with a control panel and account management system by the hosting service. This provides the reseller with full access to the systems used by the hosting service, ensuring security and administrative control.
Pricing
With the VPS reseller programs from the top web hosting companies, the reseller may choose a white label packaging. This allows the reseller to brand the packages as their own and even choose the pricing for the packages. For some resellers with high volume sales, this may mean they are able to offer customized VPS plans for their clients at a lower cost than possible through the hosting company. This is a benefit to the business as well, offering customization and cost savings at the same time.
The key thing to keep in mind is that there is no loss of services or features through top reseller programs. A business will not have a lower quality of online experience when purchasing through the reseller as compared to the originating web hosting service.
