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As demand for web sites has exploded in recent years, so has demand for web hosting services. A new form of web hosting, called reseller web hosting, is now being offered to meet the added demand. In order to understand the role of reseller web hosting, we must first understand the role and the function of web hosting services.

Web hosting services provide space for the files that comprise websites on networked computers referred to as servers. Web hosting services also provide the connection and the apparatus for serving those files over the Internet. Some web hosting companies, called Internet Service Providers, further provide the end user's Internet connection.

The burden of millions and thousands of browsers searching the web at the same time cannot be adequately processed by Home Internet connections. Just running the software to serve the large number of users simultaneously cannot be accommodated by most home computers. For this reason, typical users must employ web hosting services to develop and publish their web site.

Exploding demand for web hosting services from a limited number of providers has opened a window for resellers of the service. The reseller web hosting fills a void for web hosting services much like renting apartments fills a void for privately owned homes. In order to resell web hosting, an account holder is afforded the ability to employ his or her allotment of hard drive space and connection bandwidth on behalf of contracted parties.

Purchasing space as well as service at wholesale prices is what the reseller does, afterward he/she resells the space and service to a number of different parties at retail prices. It is the businesses that already have an internet service of some sort are very good applicant's for earning additional money through the reseller web hosting. For instance, a company that has graphics design may already be leasing a lot of space for files of clients and will learn that reselling web hosting services are a normal extension to their business model.

Technical support and maintenance is still provided by the primary, specialized web hosting company. Therefore, the reseller is not required to purchase specialized equipment, or possess specialized technical knowledge and skills. The reseller can simply manage accounts through software provided by the primary web hosting company.