Writer: Jordan Sprogis
Editor: Lillian Castro
Reviewer: Cristian Lopez
Key Takeaways
If you know anyone looking to diversify or start a web hosting business, the door just got a lot easier to open.
ResellersPanel, known for its free web hosting reselling services, has expanded its lineup with a WHMCS reseller module.
Announced in March, the new API-powered integration offers seamless syncing with WHMCS, a popular client management and billing platform trusted by thousands of hosting providers.
ResellersPanel said it aims to simplify the business of selling hosting, especially for those who are just starting their journey and don’t want to take on any of the technical operations.
Web hosting gets more competitive every year, and standing out as a novice isn’t always an easy thing to do.
Today, reseller hosting makes up more than 13% of the market, matching VPS in popularity. Partnering with a trusted platform can make it much easier to get started.
Hosting Without the Headache
Reselling hosting is, at its core, an attractive sell: All you need is the internet, some basic technological finesse, and an idea for a brand name.
But it comes with a lot of red tape: You have to choose the right infrastructure, billing and payments, handle data privacy compliance, reliable customer support, and troubleshooting.
Plus, there’s an upfront cost. Like Girl Scouts cookies, traditional reseller hosting plans typically require you to purchase a starting inventory, which can be a major investment for beginners.
This often results in overly aggressive pricing just so the reseller can clear a modest profit.
The problem is getting the attention you need, which is tough when most consumers want to have trust in a brand before buying.
To make even a 10% profit on a $50 plan, you’d need to charge $55, which is a tough sell for small or new providers competing against established players.
What’s especially good about ResellersPanel’s WHMCS integration is that it removes all those upfront investments that the traditional reseller hosting requires.
There are no subscription fees, no server responsibilities, and no need to build a backend team. As a reseller, you only pay when services are sold, so you can see your profit as it happens.
Under the WHMCS platform, billing, provisioning, and customer communications are also fully automated.
Web hosting used to be just for the tech-savvy. But with tools like ResellersPanel and WHMCS, anyone can expand into the fast-growing market.
