[acuravo]

I currently run a hosting company that specializes in hosting for small businesses. My company is unique in that I provide personalized support for each client and offer them a variety of options to meet their needs. These range from invoice-based billing for those who are not comfortable paying online to offering customized e-commerce hosting packages with SSL certificates for their new web store.

I am currently considering using an affiliate program to grow my business. My question to you is what option would most appeal to you in using my company as the host for the websites you develop:

Option #1: One time commission of $30-80 (depending on package) for each new client that remains a customer for 3 months

Option #2: Flat rate $50 commission for each new client that remains a customer for 3 months

Option #3: 20% monthly commission for all accounts that you refer

Unlike most affiliate programs, I will pay out monthly to all accounts, no minimum amount required, meaning that you actually get paid!

Would you actually sign up for any of these affiliate programs if they were available? Which one looks best to you?

Here are the hosting rates I am looking at:

Base package: 100MB space, 1GB transfer, unlimited mySQL & email accounts
Monthly: $8.99
Quarterly: $7.99/mo. or $23.97
Yearly: $6.49/mo. or $77.88

Plus Package: 250MB space, 5GB transfer, unlimited mySQL & email
Monthly: $14.99
Quarterly: $13.49/mo. or $40.47
Yearly: $11.99/mo. or $143.88

Premium Package: 750MB space, 15GB transfer, unlimited mySQL & email
Monthly: $23.99
Quarterly: $21.99/mo. or $65.97
Yearly: $18.99/mo. or $227.88

I also have custom dedicated server packages with no setup costs.

Please give me your feedback.

[pgo]

Prices are too high.

My host does it this way - if you refer someone, your next month's hosting is free. Each referral gets you a free month.

[Accurate]

Originally Posted by pgo

Prices are too high.

My host does it this way - if you refer someone, your next month's hosting is free. Each referral gets you a free month.

Nice and simple.