Unlike other broad used web hosting terms like "Shared Hosting", "VPS Hosting", "Dedicated Hosting", "Managed Hosting" or even "Budget" and "E-Commerce" hosting, the term "Reseller" lacks technical specification or specific set up that would distinguish it as a hosting type.

Why? The reason is simple. A relatively small change in any web hosting automation software allows individuals who cannot afford to invest in their own web hosting infrastructure or do not have skills in managing web servers to establish their own web hosting brand. Shared, VPS, Dedicated or any kind of web hosting service can be resold. All the Reseller newbie needs is the ambition and skills to market itself on the web.