What should i do with a core2duo 2.6ghz 4gb ram 600gb hdd dedicated server?

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    What is the best way to monetize this server?Should i build lots of websites and put adsense in them?
    Should i sell webspace?
    Or do you have any other opinion?


    Server specs again

    Dedicated
    2.6ghz core2duo
    4gb ram
    300+300 gb hdd
    2000gb bandwith/month
    hosted at godaddy
     
    Dr.Fix, Jun 21, 2008 IP
  2. Solid_Nuts

    Solid_Nuts Active Member

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    why did you get one in the first place?
     
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  3. Dr.Fix

    Dr.Fix Peon

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    Well i did the math and calculated that if i make 20 websites and buy a new hosting for each website, the hosting of these domains will cost the same as the dedicated server.So this is the worst case scenario..

    I want to get new ideas...
     
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  4. Digipoint

    Digipoint Banned

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    Well good decision. If u want to make more money thn go with websites and put adsense.
     
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    xTutorials Well-Known Member

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    starting a MMORPG game...something browser-based like omerta or bulfleet will give you some really good traffic...and we all know that traffic=$$$
     
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  6. CarlBlogger

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    Well putting an MMORPG game on there would definitely be great, but it has to be a good game. I would just suggest putting quite a lot of adsense sites on it and seeing how it goes, you can always see what happens with the different things you try.

    Good luck!
     
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  7. Clive

    Clive Web Developer

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    You probably won't start 20 websites at once, so I'd suggest saving money and getting a shared hosting for your first website now that Godaddy offers cheap monthly plans. Then move to a VPS as you build your websites, and when you feel right for it, go for a dedicated server.

    By the time you own 20 websites to host on that server you will have spent lots of money on the server alone. Take it that way.
     
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    dlm Peon

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    It's called a Reseller hosting account.

    It can handle hundreds of sites (unless they are huge) for around $10 a month. Do some research next time.
     
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  9. Dr.Fix

    Dr.Fix Peon

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    Thanks for the replies..But i have already bought the server before writing here and i already have 3 websites now..
    So i guess my next move will be a MMORPG game and lots of websites with adsense.
    But I still need advises...

    Thanks
     
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  10. ahuddy

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    use it for a media center.
     
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  11. ncaditya

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    You don't need a dedicated server to host 20 sites.

    A single shared account at hostgator costs $10 and you can host 20 or so sites without any problem. However, if you have large sites, a dedicated is the best bet.

    Start large sites like forums, blogs, image hosting, or video sharing sites and you will do justice to the huge price you are paying.

    I would also suggest selling hosting accounts. Start by selling hosting to your friends, etc.
     
    ncaditya, Jun 25, 2008 IP