Setting up a proxy server for dummy :)

[KnightMare123]

Hey guys,
I want to set to set up a proxy site(like www.safelizard.com / www.hidemyass.com) but I'm kinda newbie in web hosting and stuff... So here are my questions

after I create my website...

*What host should I choose?(I've heard Bluehost and Godaddy are good but they don't allow proxy servers)

*why don't most hosts allow a proxy servers.... I mean I'm paying for the storage space and the bandwidth and they charge extra if the bandwidth usage exceeds the limit...So what's up with that??

*How much would registering a domain name cost me and after registering a domain name do I have to pay a monthly fee to retain it or is it a one time fee?
*Who do I pay the money for registering the domain to... I read many hosts register a free domain for customers but do I get to keep it if I change the host??
*In case it's monthly fee what happens if I just decide to abandon the domain and don't pay the cost.. Would the domain be up for grabs again??

*How much would a hosting the site cost me per-month(Bluehost charges about $4/month but I'm guessing the site would act sluggish for that low cost).. Do I need a dedicated server or if not what plan would suit my needs.

*Is there any other way to monetize the site apart from adsense??.. I don't want to do anything illegal(at least not with my very first site )

*Are there any legal issues with owning a proxy website??`

 

[Yoshiboy]

You'll need a dedicated server. It wont be cheap. You could host it on your own machine using apache. Either way it isn't going to be easy so I wouldn't try it unless you have a lot of experience in these things.

 

[janlulhannes]

First off all, I even doubt you know what a proxy is, get some info on it before you want to rent one

You pay for a domain per year, or sometimes 2 year.
If you dont pay again after a year, its up for grab again.

Costs of a .com domain is 15dollar a year or something, quite cheap.

Most hosts dont allow these sites because they are 99% used for illegal activities.
But hosting a proxy itself is not illegal, though you can be found responsible for allowing people to do illegal stuff on your server.

So yea, better off hosting it yourself

 

[Archonsod]

Most hosts don't allow these sites because a proxy is part of network infrastructure. You can't simply rent a website and run it as a proxy, you need a proxy server. If you don't know anything about network engineering, then you're better off not bothering.

 

[KnightMare123]

thanx for the replies guys..
actually I do know enough about most of the questions about most of the questions I asked... But it still is my first time and I don't want to mess up the whole thing because of some minor glitch...  So I just want to ask my betters' opinion

@janlulhannes: I've already created the site with a downloaded CGI script and thanks about the legal stuff

@Yoshiboy: I think hagiohost provides proxy specific hosting with prices $5-$14 /month .. It's not that bad as long as I can squeeze enough money out of site to cover up my expenses

 

[Ruthven]

Go Daddy! Go Go Daddy!

 

[KnightMare123]

Go Daddy! Go Go Daddy!

Godaddy doesn't allow proxy hosting...It's against their TOS

 

[janlulhannes]

And yea, Arch is right; a proxy server is part off the network. Its not just a server that needs port 80 open to work and thats it.
You're probally better off hosting it yourself.

 

[KnightMare123]

And yea, Arch is right; a proxy server is part off the network. Its not just a server that needs port 80 open to work and thats it.
You're probally better off hosting it yourself.

Actually I'm a college student and my hostel doesn't allow me to get a separate internet connection except the one they provide..And in that network I'm behind a proxy..So I wouldn't be able to host it myself

BTW the main question remains unanswered:
*Are there any methods  apart from adsense to monetize my site..
How much can I expect to earn from them(I know it's a bit vague considering the number of factors involved but a rough estimate would be great.)

 

[Archonsod]

Well, the simple answer would be "put something on the site someone will pay you for"

How much you earn from adsense et al depends entirely on how much traffic you get. They usually pay per click through, or if you're lucky per ad served.

 

[janlulhannes]

And without ads, no income. I dont think anyone is gonna pay for your server when there are free alternatives.