Starting and Running a Web Host - eBook

[Benjay]

I'm considering writing an eBook about Starting, and then Running a Web Host. I've got experience with both failing and succeeding with a host. I'm also knowledgeable in the smaller details that will be included from experience also.

I'm thinking for a contents:

1. Introduction
2. The Basics - Starting Up
3. Choosing a Host | VPS vs. Dedicated Server vs. Reseller
4. Billing Software - What to look for and choosing
5. Plans - What to include
6. Offering Free, Paid and P2H Hosting
7. The Website
8. Features for the Site
9. Running your Web Host
10. Selling your Product
11. Promotional Offers
12. Advertising - How much is too much
13. Customer Service | Keeping it Professional
14. Client Satisfaction
15. Following Through
16. Managing the Money
17. Conclusion
18. References, Further Reading

Suggestions and Feedback? I'm also planning to use sites as references through out the text (With permission) If you own a site you think I might be interested in, then drop me a PM!

 

[the creator]

Will it be a free or paid one.I think I can learn many things from it.

 

[Benjay]

Will it be a free or paid one.I think I can learn many things from it.

It will be paid, still working on a good price though. Probably between $2 and $5 - Although I will be giving one FP member a free copy in return for a review of it.

 

[Derp]

I'll be a reviewer, if you'd like. 😀

 

[Benjay]

I'll be a reviewer, if you'd like. 😀

The review copy will be given to a trusted member who would be willing to read it and review it, preferb;y with some experience in the subject,

 

[Derp]

I'll be a reviewer, if you'd like. 😀

The review copy will be given to a trusted member who would be willing to read it and review it, preferb;y with some experience in the subject,

Well, whoever yo ufeel trusted, you pick. I do have experience, as I am staff at a webhost. (Can't give any more information, sorry.)

 

[Tindris]

This sounds like a really good idea, good luck 🙂

 

[JosephC]

I'll review if you want.

 

[Benjay]

I'm looking for more article/section suggestions as I plan to start to write this soon,

 

[Derp]

You should add a section talking about staff. That's a critical point to running a host.

 

[USHost247]

I currently run a host, I can review it for you once I read it.

 

[! NICK !]

I love it!

 

[Mik.]

I believe I have experience in the subject. But, I don't think I can proofread. I am willing to buy this eBook from you. I was writing an eBook based on How to be a successful Webmaster. I only got to page 5 and stopped because I didn't think anyone would buy it. Man that is a lot of chapters lol. I had about 4 chapters which would total out about 20 pages. I would have charged a buck for it.

 

[fokerss]

if it is $2 will be great 😀

 

[Benjay]

I currently run a host, I can review it for you once I read it.

You were the person I had in mind. 😛

I'm going to start writing it soon, so keep the ideas coming.

 

[the creator]

Will you include some info regarding cpanel alternatives like webmin, kloxo and all that?

 

[kavin]

Also add Customer Support (Through Forum, Support ticket, live help, phone help, etc)