Web Hosting

[MikeC1408]

Have gone with Dataflame.

Had an issue with my FTP settings from my end which their online support chat system got sorted very quickly.

So far, impressed. Time will tell if it was a good choice or not.

[Area-51]

Is it worthwhile having a domain for IT Contracting, for such things as website and professional email?

I used to do web dev, graphic design and db driven sites, so therefore I could knock something up quite quick.

Does it add any value or is it just a "nice thing to have"?

Thanks
Andy

[TheFaQQer]

Is it worthwhile having a domain for IT Contracting, for such things as website and professional email?

I used to do web dev, graphic design and db driven sites, so therefore I could knock something up quite quick.

Does it add any value or is it just a "nice thing to have"?

Thanks
Andy

1 - It makes you look more like a real business.

2 - Possiblity of getting some work that way - I know DS23 has just picked up some stuff that way.

3 - I provide additional services, e.g. support forum, blog etc. on my website

[MikeC1408]

As said helps you look like a business, and there's always a chance of picking up a bit of work via the site.

[Area-51]

That is great,

Makes me think about other possible avenues to consider.

Does anyone offer hardware/software slaes?

I used to work for acompany that did everything, not very well, but they did everything.

Could this seriously offer a viable business alternative/addition to contracting? i.e. selling hardware/software to current or new clients?

Thanks
Andy

[Ardesco]

That is great,

Makes me think about other possible avenues to consider.

Does anyone offer hardware/software slaes?

I used to work for a company that did everything, not very well, but they did everything.

Could this seriously offer a viable business alternative/addition to contracting? i.e. selling hardware/software to current or new clients?

Thanks
Andy

The problem with selling hardware and software is the amount of money you need to spend building your stock up, you then need to sell it pretty quickly. Hardware that is out of date is pretty worthless and the depreciation is fairly high. Software isn't as bad although it's probably more economical to become a reseller at first until you have built up a customer base.

Bear in mind that when you are sourcing a hardware supplier they are not going to sell you 1 motherboard, they will be looking at selling you 25 motherboards.

[chicane]

2 - Possiblity of getting some work that way - I know DS23 has just picked up some stuff that way.

I'll second that - I've had a fair bit of work resulting from people stumbling upon my website.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Just wanted to say thanks for the contributions on here (even though I didnae ask the question) I didn't realise Google did this so have just bashed one out (so to speak) quickly.