Create WaaS
A 'Website as a Service' platform is a type of business model that is becoming more popular due to technological advancements and the perplexing nature of websites with web hosting to the average individual.
InstaWP allows you to add a second source of revenue by monetizing your design templates and configuring all related hosting settings, letting individuals establish their own website(s) based on the core setup.
In this documentation, we will explore the steps to create a new WaaS in your InstaWP account.
Let’s get started 🚀
Note: A shared template must be monetized in order to create a new WaaS. For more information, you can refer to the Monetize Shared Template document.
Step 1: To access the dashboard, sign in to your InstaWP account.
Step 2: Click on the WaaS button from the top navigation bar.
You will be navigated to the WaaS page.
Step 3: Click on the + Add button from the middle of the interface.
Note: Alternatively, you can click on the "Add New +" button from the top right corner of the interface.
A new modal window will appear with a WaaS setting dialog, asking you to enter the WaaS name and select a monetized template (can be single or multiple) that will be displayed publicly.
Step 4: After that, click on the Next button.
An Options dialog will appear, asking you to enable/disable the following options:
Ask for payment in the beginning
Skip InstaWP trail site creation
Step 5: After toggling, click on the Next button.
A Hosting Settings dialog will appear, asking you to enter the values in the following fields:
Step 6: After entering the values, click on the Features tab.
Here, you add some features related to your hosting plan.
Step 7: Then, click on the Next button.
A Branding dialog will appear, asking you to brand your hosting plan. For more information, you can refer to the Shared template: Branding document.
Step 8: After that, click on the Next button.
A Review dialog will appear, asking you to review the hosting plan you have edited according to your preferences.
Step 9: After reviewing, click on the Finish button.
Then, you will see a success message on your screen.
Using Template
Customize configuration
InstaWP allows you to add a second source of revenue by monetizing your design templates and configuring all related hosting settings, letting individuals establish their own website(s) based on the core setup.
In this documentation, we will explore the steps to create a new WaaS in your InstaWP account.
Let’s get started 🚀
Note: A shared template must be monetized in order to create a new WaaS. For more information, you can refer to the Monetize Shared Template document.
Step 1: To access the dashboard, sign in to your InstaWP account.
Step 2: Click on the WaaS button from the top navigation bar.
You will be navigated to the WaaS page.
Step 3: Click on the + Add button from the middle of the interface.
Note: Alternatively, you can click on the "Add New +" button from the top right corner of the interface.
A new modal window will appear with a WaaS setting dialog, asking you to enter the WaaS name and select a monetized template (can be single or multiple) that will be displayed publicly.
Step 4: After that, click on the Next button.
An Options dialog will appear, asking you to enable/disable the following options:
Ask for payment in the beginning
Skip InstaWP trail site creation
Step 5: After toggling, click on the Next button.
A Hosting Settings dialog will appear, asking you to enter the values in the following fields:
| Options | Descritpion |
|---|---|
| Plan Name | This shows the hosting plan name, which you can edit. |
| Type | This allows you to select the type of hosting plan from the following: Free or Paid: This option allows you to select the following options: 1. Plan price from monthly or yearly. 2. Template price from Add to price or Waived off (to waive off the template price if the user buys the hosting). |
| Server Alias | This shows your connected hosting providers. |
| Sub Domain | This shows your connected hosting provider’s Subdomain name. |
| PHP version | This allows you to select the PHP version of the website. |
| Pack | This allows you to select different data centers from the following: bur, dca or dfw |
Step 6: After entering the values, click on the Features tab.
Here, you add some features related to your hosting plan.
Step 7: Then, click on the Next button.
A Branding dialog will appear, asking you to brand your hosting plan. For more information, you can refer to the Shared template: Branding document.
Step 8: After that, click on the Next button.
A Review dialog will appear, asking you to review the hosting plan you have edited according to your preferences.
Step 9: After reviewing, click on the Finish button.
Then, you will see a success message on your screen.
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Updated on: 20/09/2023
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