discussion Why Most Hosting Companies Fail Large Domain Portfolio Owners

[Jacqueline-Nameshift.comJacqueline-Nameshift.com is verified member.]

Most hosting companies are not built for large domain portfolios. Their systems are designed for individual websites, not for domain traders who need speed, scale, and control. The cracks start to show the moment bulk operations are required.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nick...p&rcm=ACoAAGJeNBABW1IZQyiG-dxX1ZdNTGHJr9ifJ5A

 

[leonidleonid is verified member.]

Really good article, Nick.

 

[HelmutsHelmuts is verified member.]

Good points, Nick.

Though, let us be honest - domain investors are not the loyal ones .. and it is understandable - as using special deals on pricing results in huge savings in renewals for these investors.

The best clients for hosting companies probably are small/medium companies - loyal (don't want to risk loosing a domain when moving these), high renewal rates and understand that a hosting company also needs to make profit on selling domains.. and, domain investors can't care less about the last one

 

[leonidleonid is verified member.]

Good points, Nick.

Though, let us be honest - domain investors are not the loyal ones .. and it is understandable - as using special deals on pricing results in huge savings in renewals for these investors.

The best clients for hosting companies probably are small/medium companies - loyal (don't want to risk loosing a domain when moving these), high renewal rates and understand that a hosting company also needs to make profit on selling domains.. and, domain investors can't care less about the last one

Good points, Helmuts.

 

[Jacqueline-Nameshift.comJacqueline-Nameshift.com is verified member.]

Good points, Nick.

Though, let us be honest - domain investors are not the loyal ones .. and it is understandable - as using special deals on pricing results in huge savings in renewals for these investors.

The best clients for hosting companies probably are small/medium companies - loyal (don't want to risk loosing a domain when moving these), high renewal rates and understand that a hosting company also needs to make profit on selling domains.. and, domain investors can't care less about the last one

Well, I would be pretty loyal if I they would offer me good prices and a great bulk-friendly system. I usually leave when the system is buggy.

 

[HelmutsHelmuts is verified member.]

... I usually leave when the system is buggy.

100% .. now you are stressing me (as the HostMaria owner) out .. can't agree more: #1 the system should work as a Swiss clock

 

[nicenicnicenic is verified member.]

The issue is often not hosting capacity but domain operations. Large portfolios need reliable bulk DNS changes, role-based access, audit logs, renewal exports, API coverage and clear reporting when an operation fails. A provider can offer good hosting and still be a poor fit if those controls are missing.

 

[HelmutsHelmuts is verified member.]

The issue is often not hosting capacity but domain operations. Large portfolios need reliable bulk DNS changes, role-based access, audit logs, renewal exports, API coverage and clear reporting when an operation fails. A provider can offer good hosting and still be a poor fit if those controls are missing.

100% + domain pricing at hosting companies have much higher prices when compared to registrars serving domain investors directly..