What is a Domain Name Reseller?

Many people often think about the idea of becominga hosting company. You can then host all of your
a domain reseller as being a complicated proceduredomains on that account as well as sell domains to
when in fact the whole process is rather simple. Theother people. You can get your secondary accounts
term reseller refers to a company or individual whothrough internet marketing or offline marketing
purchases goods/services with the intention of sellingstrategies.
them on as opposed to consuming or using them.An example of when it makes perfect sense to
This is usually done with the intention of making abecome a domain reseller is when you are a web
profit.designer or a web hosting company. Becoming a
Domain resellers are a perfect example of thedomain reseller holds great business potential.
definition of the term reseller domains. Resellers areWhether you're a web designer, developer or search
individuals or companies who act as agents formarketing service, or you're looking to establish your
ICANN accredited registrars. They either sell forown domain management service, you could benefit
commission or to make a profit. Domain namefrom the help of an established provider.
resellers are companies or individuals selling their ownDue to the recent increase in domain reseller
domain names. It is important that domain resellerscompanies more and more people are now turning to
are not confused with speculators. These speculatorsreseller domain companies; however, as previously
purchase many domain names with the intention ofmentioned, it is highly important that you opt for a
holding them and selling them at some future timedomain reseller company who is ICANN accredited.
for a high profit, where as reseller, by the veryThis is because UK based ICANN registrars are
nature of their business are pretty much retailers.trusted names in domain reselling who provide a
Reselling domain names is a low cost way to enternumber of support services. ICANN accredited
the domain name market. If you are hoping toregistrars provide low wholesale prices, exceptional
purchase reseller domain names or if you are hopingcustomer service, and state-of-the art IT
to become a domain reseller then it is important thatinfrastructure. This means you will be provided with
you approach the situation via ICANN. ICANN are thethe service and savings that you depend on to
international body that regulates the domain industryconfidently become a reseller of domains.
and it requires accredited companies to have certainWhatever your reason or need for using a domain
levels of assets. Once a company is an accreditedreseller company it is important that you find a
provider, they have access to lower costdomain reseller that is best suited to your business or
registrations.individual needs. Also remember to opt for a domain
If you are hoping to become a domain name resellerreseller company or business who is an ICANN
you will need to have a reseller hosting account withaccredited registrar.