Oh my goodness, you’re kidding me?! That is terrible. I hope they were schooled in the right way to do this whole hosting thing, so it doesn’t suck all their profits out the door.

I host with MomWebs and they set me up with some kind of account where I log into the main area and simply add the new domain there. It makes it so easy for me to add/delete domains right from that one panel.

Nell

It’s things like this that make a HUGE difference in the beginning, even though it is a tiny thing for most of us. Thanks for bringing this up and helping others to see it doesn’t have to be so complicated OR expensive!

It is the obvious things we miss sometimes – seem like self explanatory to us but a total discovery for people new to the whole scene!

Thanks for the great tips Nicole!

Great post Nicole, I think we all struggled with this in the beginning. Figuring out that there was multiple site hosting was one of the big “AHAAA” moments for me.

Also wanted to chime in about Reliable Webs. I’ve been working with Scott there as well as with Mom Webs and absolutely love how he handles any question I may have or any issues that rarely come up (usually because I broke something).

I have a few other hosting packages and don’t get anything close to the support I get with him and his team.

Hi Nicole,

I’m sooo glad you brought this up! I had that exact problem when I was starting out last year. I too didn’t realize I didn’t have to get a new hosting account every time I purchased a domain. Luckily I learned after the second one (thanks to the awesome Lynn Terry) and was able to call HostGator to get them combined.

There are so many things that someone new to the internet business doesn’t understand. You explained it really well and I’m sure you’ve saved a lot of people time and money with this post .

I’ve already signed up for NAMS3 (I attended NAMS1 but couldn’t make it to #2). I can’t wait to learn from you as well as the other great people David always invites to share their knowledge and experience.

I wish I had known about your blog when I first started out, but I’m making up for it now
You rock my dear!

Nicole, I think this is such a common thing to think. I thought this to begin with as well. Thank heavens I don’t have to purchase more hosting!!

Nicole, the coolest thing about Reliable Webs is that your multiple domain hosting account comes with a Web Hosting Manager (WHM) that puts the client in control of their hosting account. Each website they add has its own cpanel – none of the ‘add on’ nonsense that complicates the back end and makes moving websites later a pain in the behind.