Yeah, I'm in web hosting, but primarily just because I thought it made since because I do web development. Which that is a plus, I have gained a few clients from other things that I have done. However, as for marketing it, it is almost near impossible. I've invested a little bit of money (nothing huge) and would say that I have never gained it back. I am basically just breaking even. However, I always encourage people to do something related to what their passionate about. If you like linux, maybe do a blog on it or provide some new tools for people. There are other things you can do, but I would recommend trying to avoid the overcrowded web hosting market.
I have a few ideas in mind, which if successfully implemented, would result in a pretty unique hosting service. Yet again, I'm not afraid of failure, as I have kept all of my options open. This is just something I'd love to try, and hope I'd get it to work
Webhosting is a tough thing to learn. I tried it once on my own, but if you don't have the proper tools the learn how to do it as well as some coaching, its takes some time. Although it can be quite profitable once you get it right, such as Godaddy.
there are lot competitor there, if you have advanced experience, it would be great, else it is hard to survive in the market
A lot of upfront investment is required on your part. Not just in the marketing arena, but infrastructure too.
I'm not afraid of investing and banking on a better tomorrow. Of course, that's after I'm sure my hosting bill will be paid. As far as possible, I'd like to stick to loans, if necessary, and most importantly, cash I generate. That's one of the advantages of starting right now. I don't have to worry about having enough money to get through a month. Now taking prebooked orders. Two orders already in I'll also email my old clients database to tell them who's back in business. Quite a few satisfied customers there. It was sad I had to shut it because folks at home that I had to study, but perhaps, its all for a reason. We've talked it out now, and this time, its a lot more serious than the last time. A thought for discussion. I was speaking with somebody yesterday, and he mentioned cloud computing, and how it was the next big thing. Could cloud computing substitute the entire webhosting industry, as he claimed? What IS a cloud computing system, when it came to webhosting? I read Wikipedia's article on it, but it didn't talk much of hosting using cloud computing, or maybe I over-glanced that part.