Are you going to be the person who launches the next big thing but you are a little low in cash? All the best projects out there have had a little backing to get started. There is nothing wrong with looking for a sponsor of your latest and greatest project. One group of folks you probably have not given much thought to turning to is the Web hosting community.
It makes perfect sense if you think about it, they have plenty of disk space and bandwidth to go around. They have everything you are needing right now. When you take away the cost of hosting, you can now spend that cash in other places. You could be hiring talent, programmers or whatever you need.
Now what is the best way to contact the Web hosts about your next big thing? Well, I would post out there on every Web hosting forum out there. If you have any luck, you will be getting folks falling over each other to help you out. You could also contact the Web hosts directly – tell them about your project and then cross your fingers.
One helpful tip to remember when you are doing this is try not to sound like a jerk. Don’t tell them that they are lucky they are talking to you. Tell them you would be lucky if they partnered up with you. You don’t get favors by pretending to be the best thing going.
Now what will you have to give up in return? Well, most Web hosts or project backers will want to see something for them in the big picture. Offer them a link back on every Web page. Tell them when you are profitable, you will pay them back. Let them know you will give them a little free buzz or feedback for free. There are many different ways you can pay back the Web host for being so nice to you.
Finally, just realize that this is a market that is not being looked at. The quicker you act, the more likely you will get somebody to take you up on your offer. Get your next big project off the ground – and keep a little cash in your wallet as well.
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