As an organization that “stands for quality and reliability,” CCC Hosting has always been proud of its Rotterdam roots.
Kees Everaars started a full-service media agency in the Dutch city in the 1990s to serve a diverse range of clients, from major port companies to small regional businesses.
In 2003, the rules for .nl domains changed, and Kees saw an opportunity.
Previously, only businesses and organizations with a Chamber of Commerce registration could register a .nl domain. That year, the rules opened up to individuals as well.
This was the year Kees founded CCC Hosting, a company that has since grown to serve thousands of customers, from private individuals to organizations in the public sector.
While his media agency focused on temporary projects, CCC Hosting grew into a stable business with repeat customers for domains, hosting, reselling, and colocation – Kees decided to focus entirely on these services.
His goal was to offer customers a clear product at a competitive price, backed by excellent service. That’s why CCC Hosting opted for a lean, efficient business structure: minimal overhead costs, high productivity, and a focus on core tasks.
More than two decades of experience in the hosting industry
CCC Hosting has become a reliable hosting provider, known for its transparent approach and customer-focused service. With a wide range of hosting packages, there are options for both small and large customers.
What sets the company apart from larger hosting providers is its personal support: every customer has a dedicated contact person for technical and administrative questions.
“Most issues are quickly resolved via email,” Kees explains, “but if needed, we’re happy to schedule a call and assist customers remotely.”
Giving back to Rotterdam
CCC Hosting is passionate about social responsibility.
As a board member in the cultural sector, including a modern jazz foundation in Rotterdam and various clubs under the ‘rainbow umbrella,’ Kees looks beyond business opportunities and considers the impact the company can have on the city.
After all, a thriving, energetic city is good for everyone.
To this end, CCC Hosting not only supports commercial initiatives but also sponsors non-profits looking for affordable IT solutions.
“Through my work in the cultural sector, I frequently meet small, creative organizations searching for affordable IT solutions,” says Kees. “In the commercial sector, we can offer attractive services, and for non-profits, we sometimes provide sponsorship. This allows us to give back to the city of Rotterdam while running a responsible business.”
Innovative services and valuable extras
CCC Hosting offers domain registration and web hosting at competitive rates, with access to a wide range of web applications – from WordPress to OpenVPN.
“Our backend is known for its simplicity, even for customers with limited technical knowledge,” says Kees. “On our hosting accounts, it’s super easy to install WordPress or any of the dozens of other free software packages included. And for those who prefer, everything can also be uploaded via FTP.”
Customers who want to test the services first can use a full-featured trial hosting account to explore all functionalities. If they’re satisfied, they can easily switch to an annual subscription and link it to their domain.
For entrepreneurs and web designers, CCC Hosting offers a reseller option, allowing them to offer hosting services under their own brand. Resellers can register domains in their customers’ names and handle billing themselves. They get access to all facilities without CCC Hosting having direct contact with their end customers.
CCC Hosting and Openprovider: the power of collaboration
CCC Hosting has been working with Openprovider for more than a decade. As companies, we both share a Rotterdam mindset: direct, practical, and no-nonsense.
The wide range of TLDs was a key reason for Kees to choose Openprovider. “Our customers have long since stopped registering only extensions from the Netherlands and neighboring countries. They now register a vast range of domain extensions. OpenProvider can supply us with the most exotic extensions, always at the lowest possible rates.”
CCC Hosting also makes great use of OpenProvider’s marketing toolkits, which help them market various TLDs effectively.
As an Openprovider Member since 2014, CCC Hosting benefits from cost-price domains and the convenience of managing everything on one platform.
Check out how Openprovider Membership can help you become a successful and profitable reseller here.
