Attn Proxy Host Webmasters....just a moment of your time

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by eddie_j, Aug 5, 2007.

  1. #1
    I'm fairly new here to the DP forums but not new to webhosting. This week I will be launching my new proxy webhosting service to the DP members. I have a question for all the proxy site webmasters here.

    What do you look for in a proxy host? Tell me what you want. Give me some numbers too. Bandwidth, space, addons, parked domains, package contents and prices. Let me see what your needs are and your wants are.

    Please, don't waste my time and yours by saying that you're looking for UNLIMITED hosting for $10/Year. That isn't going to happen....lol

    So please, take a second and tell me what you want.

    Thanks for your time
    Eddie
     
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  2. JacobNix

    JacobNix Peon

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    #2
    Hmmm
    as a 4 years proxy webmaster
    i would need at least 100 gig monthly bdw
    max 500 mg space
    and a fast server to handle all huge traffics
    for a reasonable price and a great supprt
    see im now paying $20 a month to a proxy hoster
    not really good BDW etc
    but fast and help full support



    ( my opinion :D if you need to know)
     
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  3. eddie_j

    eddie_j Peon

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    #3
    Thanks Jacob. Keep'em coming guys. Tell me what you're looking for.

    Eddie
     
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  4. hig2

    hig2 Peon

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    #4
    I run a few proxy sites and I'd like at least 100-200gb bandwidth and being able to add as many domains as I wanted, cpanel is a plus but I'm fine with directadmin.

    Having fast servers and good support is a must of course and minimum to no downtime.

    $25 / month is what i'd pay for something like that.
     
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  5. eddie_j

    eddie_j Peon

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    #5
     
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  6. daryo

    daryo Well-Known Member

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    #6
    i believe he means addon domains
     
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  7. eddie_j

    eddie_j Peon

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    #7
    That's what I thought too Daryo...just making sure. ;)

    Thanks
    Eddie
     
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  8. eddie_j

    eddie_j Peon

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    #8
    Need some more input here all your proxy webmasters. Let me create the packages that YOU, the user, needs and wants. I've got it all set up and ready to go in a couple days....just want to fine tune it to make all the users happy.

    What do you look for in a proxy host?

    Thanks
    Eddie
     
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  9. imteaz

    imteaz Notable Member

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    #9
    well im pretty new in this proxy. though i have few sites been 3 months.
    what i look for is, bandwitdh between 150 Gb to 200 GB
    of course Fast server with good uptime. and minimum 5 addon domain.
    price could be $10 to $15 / month.

    hope you get some idea :)
     
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  10. eddie_j

    eddie_j Peon

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    #10
    Thanks for your input imteaz. Anyone else got a few minutes to make a post here?

    Thanks
    Eddie
     
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  11. login

    login Notable Member

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    #11
    Uptime is number one. Speed number two. Bandwith 500Gb to 1 Tb. Unlimited addon domains. cPanel. Can pay $30 or more a month.
     
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  12. eddie_j

    eddie_j Peon

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    #12
    Excellent login. Post a few more guys. I'll check this thread tomorrow after work....ARGH

    Thanks for your time everyone ;)
    Eddie
     
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  13. eddie_j

    eddie_j Peon

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    #13
    Pretty sure I'm going to launch my proxy hosting site this evening. I appreciate your comments so far. Keep them coming.

    Thanks for your help
    Eddie
     
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  14. login

    login Notable Member

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    #14
    Have you been doing proxy hosting or any hosting at all before ?
     
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  15. roflux

    roflux Peon

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    #15
    I strongly agree with Logins above post. Server specs are important too, along with how many users.

    PM me once you've set up your plans! otherwise ill forget about this thread
     
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  16. eddie_j

    eddie_j Peon

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    #16
    Thanks for the input everybody. I used to run a hosting service but sold it shortly after our daughter was born....she's a handful :p

    As for server specs, that'll be on the site.

    Thanks for the help. Anyone else?

    Eddie
     
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  17. Prolink

    Prolink Peon

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    #17
    500GB Bandwidth, 1GB space, stability has to be one of the most important things though.
    If someone comes to your proxy one day and its down or slow as hell they'll find a new one and not come back.
    cPanel, minimum 10 addon domains, the option to buy sensibly priced chunks of bandwidth in lets say 50gb chunks if you find your running over budget :)
    Honest non greedy server providers that prefer to have a small profit per each server and keep their customers happy and loyal rather than greedy non brainer fly by nights that squeeze as many customers in per server even though its making the hosting experience feel as if its hosted on a ZX81.

    :)
     
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  18. eddie_j

    eddie_j Peon

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    #18
    Thanks for the input Prolink. Lots of good information here and I appreciate it.

    The packages are built and the site is ready to go. I will release it tomorrow here in the forum. It's too late tonight because if some of you want an account, I want to be awake to create it. ;)

    Please do give me some more ideas though folks. I can make changes pretty quick..lol

    Thanks
    Eddie
     
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  19. login

    login Notable Member

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    #19
    what will the deal be, I am about to get a dedi right now, but would like to know your deal.
     
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  20. eddie_j

    eddie_j Peon

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    #20
    Sent you a PM login.

    Thanks
    Eddie
     
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