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loksch · 07-13-2009, 02:39 AM

Hi,
So I am about to set up my "pre-sell" [landing page] for an AdWords campaign and something I just read said that I should find a host for the page. If the prospect goes from my ad to my pre - sell [landing page] to the vendors page....why do I need a host ?
Thanks for your comments,
loksch

lupper · 07-13-2009, 04:57 PM

Always host your own landing pages, you can have better control by tracking and testing. Sometimes direct linking works better, if it has a higher QS.

***Vita_Vee*** · 07-13-2009, 05:42 PM

(07-13-2009 02:39 AM)loksch Wrote: Hi,
So I am about to set up my "pre-sell" [landing page] for an AdWords campaign and something I just read said that I should find a host for the page. If the prospect goes from my ad to my pre - sell [landing page] to the vendors page....why do I need a host ?
Thanks for your comments,
loksch

It depends Smile

If your landing page is hosted on a website which is extremely related to your campaign theme and which is an authority website, then it could be a good idea to use this domain for your landing page. That way you would profit from the authority of this website to lower your bid prices.

If you plan to use squidoo or a similar website for your landing page, then I would suggest to purchase your own domain instead and host your pages on your own server.

It's very important that google sees that your campaign is related to the domain you are using.

Vita Vee

3ricardo · 07-21-2009, 12:46 PM

You should always host your landing pages, because if you use squidoo or things like that, the page could be reported, deleted or banned, and you will spend money and sending traffic to an empty page.

emarlow · 09-02-2009, 02:36 AM

If your short of money, then test your ppc to non-hosted landing pages. If you stop making profits, then start hosting your landing pages.

NetPays · 09-04-2009, 02:33 AM

You need to have your own Hosting to make changes to whatever you want and make the proper redirects if you chose. In addition you control the Future of the sites ... also this way you have control over the capture pages to create your Opt-In List!

xerxes · 09-17-2009, 12:52 AM

I say host your own pages when in doubt. You can't go wrong with this. It's like having a house vs. an apartment. If you host your pages on someone else's server or site, they benefit in terms of traffic, etc. What happens if someday your site is so profitable that you can sell it and make a lot of loot? You can't because you don't OWN it. Just like an apartment!

However, if you build a profitable site with lots of traffic, you ultimately benefit from the traffic and market value of that site if you choose to sell it in the future. Just like a H.O.U.S.E.

***Mo_Taqi*** · 09-17-2009, 01:05 AM

That's a great example, great job xerxes Wink

Best,

hentaihalo · 09-29-2009, 11:05 AM

definately hosting your own landing page.

further more, when you buy a hosting service, you can put multiple landing page and do a split testing to get the best result.

scolberg · 10-07-2009, 02:00 AM

you will not get anywhere as affiliate until you host your own pages.

sierra · 10-14-2009, 01:37 AM

Hi guys...

I'm starting in IM and I would like some opnions about the Hosting`s sites.
I saw some companies with promotions (3 years payment) that monthly it's going to be a USD3.95 for unlimited domains, trafic, emails, databases, etc.

Somebody can give me an advice about that?

Thanks

kadrie · 10-16-2009, 10:06 PM

(09-17-2009 12:52 AM)xerxes Wrote: I say host your own pages when in doubt. You can't go wrong with this. It's like having a house vs. an apartment. If you host your pages on someone else's server or site, they benefit in terms of traffic, etc. What happens if someday your site is so profitable that you can sell it and make a lot of loot? You can't because you don't OWN it. Just like an apartment!

However, if you build a profitable site with lots of traffic, you ultimately benefit from the traffic and market value of that site if you choose to sell it in the future. Just like a H.O.U.S.E.

Great explanation-thanks!!!!I could not even understand the reason for the debate at first until you put it in perspective.

jackpinion · 10-18-2009, 06:03 PM

That's WHY I use MSN AdCenter...

Direct linking to landing pages instead of hosting them. I've done AdWords and I've done well -- got slapped -- went back to the drawing board -- did well again -- got slapped again -- yada yada.

Not only is MSN AdCenter cheaper -- no quality score and thus far, better conversions for me at least.

jack

searchguru · 10-20-2009, 04:55 AM

Sierra - I use Hostgator and have been happy with them - you don't have to sign up for an annual (which may work out to be cheaper in the long run) but I prefer the monthly payment and they have always been been helpful to me - over the phone as well as thru their ticketing system - if you have one domain to host its $4.95 and of you have multiple/unlimited then it is $9.99. I get my domains from godaddy and then host them at hostgator. If you decide to go thru godaddy to get domains then just do a search on google with the phrase (godaddy + promo) and you will find codes that will give you a discount and they have them all the time.

10cats · 10-20-2009, 07:05 PM

When you host - you have total control of the page, you get all the google love (link juice) you build a business you can flip and sell for 5 to 20 times the monthly net income, you can add your testing and tracking and build a list, if that's your goal.

The other thing is Google will out of the blue slap web 2.0 sites and then the owners will (trying to figure it out how to fix the problem) delete pages, lenses, hubs that they think might have caused the problem. If that happens to you and you have oh say 20 sites.... you're out of business & all your cash flow is GONE - overnight. And now you'll will to build your own sites anyway.

Also Google is very particular about linking directly to an affiliate page and only the BEST performing ad for a KW will even be shown, every other ad will be a no show. So it's a little more cost to host and buy a domain name but you're building an asset you can sell or build out to a nice payday later on.

-Perry

xdpi · 11-18-2009, 02:51 AM

(10-20-2009 04:55 AM)searchguru Wrote: Sierra - I use Hostgator and have been happy with them - you don't have to sign up for an annual (which may work out to be cheaper in the long run) but I prefer the monthly payment and they have always been been helpful to me - over the phone as well as thru their ticketing system - if you have one domain to host its $4.95 and of you have multiple/unlimited then it is $9.99. I get my domains from godaddy and then host them at hostgator. If you decide to go thru godaddy to get domains then just do a search on google with the phrase (godaddy + promo) and you will find codes that will give you a discount and they have them all the time.

Hi Searchguru,
You said it's possible to host multiple domain names with Hostgator for $9.99. I thought you needed a reseller account for that. What's really the benefit of having a reseller account over a normal account, besides the fact that you can sell the site easier?

Take care, Xdpi

***Mo_Taqi*** · 11-21-2009, 02:56 AM

Hey Xdpi,

Yes, you can host unlimited website with Hostgator $9.99 a month plan (Check out my signature for Hostgator coupon).

A reseller account is a benefit to some because it allows a personal to generate additional CPanels, this is ideal when you have multiple accounts and you dont want everyone with access to one of them having access to all of them, also if you want to sell hosting space.

Hope that helps.

Best,

Fistuk · 11-26-2009, 08:06 PM

I have tried many hosts in the past but there are 2 that stand out:

Hostgator is good and with the coupon hgc25 you have 1 month free. - never had a problem with them

Another great host is bluehost.com - very professional help desk a lot of goodies that installs with a click of a button

jessie.yang · 11-30-2009, 08:59 AM

Not sure how long will it take Hostgator/Bluehost etc to load if I can host unlimited domains and install WP on all the domains... I guess if a lot of ppl do this, domains hosted there will load slowly rather than fast... Confused

CarlosAmigos · 05-23-2010, 06:31 PM

As Mohammed mentioned (I have too in other threads)...The diff between a normal account and a reseller account is quite different

Normal Account vs. Reseller
- reseller has individual control panels vs all under the one account (making it harder if you want to sell off

- directory structure of reseller is
site1.com (own FTP & cPanel)
site2.com (own FTP & cPanel)
site3.com (own FTP & cPanel)

where as normal account is
site1.com (own FTP & cPanel)
site1.com/site2.com (under main account)
site1.com/site3.com (under main account)

That is why I have a reseller account..so if I wanted to sell of in a hurry I can just pass over the FTP / CP details..rather than untangle it from my normal account..messy.