Web hosting: a guide for pros
What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.
Offering web hosting
You set up and run web hosting for clients, so they judge you on uptime, clear backups and quick support. Plain pricing and honest plan advice keep the account in good standing.
What customers ask
- Will my site stay online?
- Who owns the account?
- What is included in the plan?
- How do I restore a backup?
- What do I pay for the renewal?
How to win the job
- On the first call, ask the site size, the traffic, the email needs and any past outages
- Recommend a plan based on the client's needs, and explain what each part does
- Set the accounts in the client's name with you as an added admin
- Test a backup restore before handover and record the result
- Set up the domain and email records and test the email delivery
- Give the client the renewal dates and the support process in writing
What to put on your profile
- Example setups with the plan type and the features shown
- The hosting platforms you use
- Your backup and restore testing process
- Your insurance and training details
Follow-up that helps the customer
- Offer a yearly check of the plan and the storage
- Remind the client about renewals and domain expiry dates
- Send a note when the site needs a bigger plan
Licenses and permits
Web hosting is usually not licensed. Check state and local rules for business registration and for how customer data is stored and protected, and keep your insurance and contract terms current.
Questions
What do I do when a client's site goes down at night?
Follow the support process in writing, check the status of the server, and tell the client the cause and the fix once you know it.
How do I handle a client who wants to move the domain to a new registrar?
Explain the transfer steps and the timing, and confirm the email and site records before the move.
Pro reviewers
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Edit history
- Oct 29, 2026: Drafted by infinibell to our content guidelines.
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