{"id":15846,"date":"2023-02-10T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T02:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mondoze.com\/blog\/?p=15846"},"modified":"2023-05-14T19:09:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-14T11:09:27","slug":"different-types-of-web-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mondoze.com\/blog\/tip-sharing\/different-types-of-web-hosting","title":{"rendered":"Different Types of Web Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
All websites are different. That\u2019s why there are different servers to meet there needs.<\/p>\n
Multiple websites might share a single server. Meanwhile some websites have a server to themselves.<\/p>\n
There are four main types of web hosting:<\/p>\n
What is Web Hosting?<\/strong><\/p>\n Websites are hosted on servers, which are powerful pieces of hardware that house websites and data related to those sites.<\/p>\n Every component of your website is stored on a server and accessed through your web host. This includes elements like files, text, images, videos \u2014 everything.<\/p>\n Servers are physically located in data centers, which are typically run and managed by different web hosting companies.<\/p>\n Web hosts provide the technology and server space required for your website to be accessed on the Internet. This allows users to search for your site and view your web pages online.<\/p>\n Shared hosting is the most basic type of web hosting. It\u2019s cost-effective and the best choice for small or entry-level websites.<\/p>\n As the name implies, websites using shared hosting will be sharing resources with other websites on a single server. This works well because the vast majority of websites don\u2019t need a whole server of their own.<\/p>\n That\u2019s how shared hosting remains so cheap. By splitting resources, it\u2019s less cost for the web host.<\/p>\n As such, each website on the server will have a limited amount of resources as defined by their specific hosting plan.<\/p>\n Think of it as renting an apartment with roommates. You have your own bedroom, but you and your roommates will share resources like water, electricity, and common spaces throughout the house.<\/p>\n The nature of sharing a server with other websites has its drawbacks. If another website on your server has a traffic spike, it can potentially cause performance issues with your site. These situations are out of your control.<\/p>\n So while shared hosting is a great option if you want to save some money, it definitely won\u2019t deliver the most high-quality web hosting experience for you or your website visitors.<\/p>\n Shared hosting is a great choice for beginners and smaller websites. It\u2019s cost-effective and doesn\u2019t require lots of technical knowledge to get started.<\/p>\n I\u2019d recommend shared web hosting for simple websites\u2013it\u2019s all you need\u2013or folks that are on a tight budget. Bloggers and small business owners are great candidates for shared hosting. Any website that doesn\u2019t require too much on-site interaction or lots of resources will be fine with this hosting type.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not expecting more than 10,000 or 20,000 monthly visits to your website, you can save some money by selecting a shared web hosting plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Shared web hosting pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Shared web hosting cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n VPS stands for \u201cvirtual private server.\u201d This hosting type is a step above shared web hosting. When a website outgrows their shared plan, it\u2019s common for owners to upgrade to a VPS.<\/p>\n With a virtual private server, your website will still be sharing a single server with other websites. However, the number of websites you\u2019ll be sharing it with is significantly lower.<\/p>\n The main server is split into multiple virtual servers\u2014hence the name. These virtual servers can be customized by individual websites.<\/p>\n For those of you who want to run custom configurations to your server, you can get optional root access with your VPS hosting plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your site will perform better due to having more resources. This means you\u2019ll benefit from faster loading times and higher uptime rates. You won\u2019t have to worry about another website causing your site to crash.<\/p>\n Most websites do not need a dedicated server (we\u2019ll get to that next). But a VPS gives you some of the benefits of dedicated hosting at a fraction of the price.<\/p>\n A virtual private server is like renting an apartment on your own. You won\u2019t be sharing a kitchen, bathroom, living room, or other common spaces with any roommates. This gives you much more freedom and flexibility to do what you want with the space.<\/p>\n However, you\u2019ll be sharing some resources with the other units in the building. So there will still be some limitations.<\/p>\n VPS hosting is best for small or medium-sized businesses that can\u2019t afford to have unexpected downtime on their website. It\u2019s a great option for website owners who have outgrown the resources of a shared hosting plan.<\/p>\n A virtual private server can benefit website owners who are tech-savvy and want to make custom changes to their server configuration.<\/p>\n Websites with large files like videos and images should consider a VPS. Interactive websites with complex files will perform better on a VPS as opposed to a shared server.<\/p>\n VPS hosting pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n VPS hosting cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n WordPress hosting optimizes for WordPress as your content management system.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll see two different types of WordPress hosting offered by providers.<\/p>\n Shared WordPress hosting works the same way as regular shared hosting, except WordPress might be pre-installed.<\/p>\n Managed WordPress hosting provides added benefits like enhanced security, server caching, staging, and faster loading speeds.<\/p>\n Mondoze WordPress hosting plans<\/a> come with one-click WordPress installations as well.<\/p>\n WordPress hosting usually has added security that\u2019s specifically designed for websites that are running on WordPress. Since WordPress is the most commonly used CMS across the globe, those websites are a higher risk for cyber crime. So that added security is definitely a great benefit.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t rocket science. WordPress hosting is for WordPress users. If you want your hosting to be optimized for your WordPress site, then you should look into this type of web hosting.<\/p>\n WordPress hosting pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n WordPress hosting cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dedicated servers are typically considered the best choice in web hosting. That\u2019s because you have a dedicated server that belongs to you, and you alone. You typically get more benefits with dedicated hosting too such as more uptime and faster speeds.<\/p>\n However, it comes with a catch: This is the most expensive type of web hosting.<\/p>\n Websites being hosted on a dedicated server have complete technical control over the server settings. You choose the software, configurations, and anything else you need.<\/p>\n If you get a dedicated server, you should expect extremely high uptime rates and lightning fast loading speeds. You won\u2019t have to worry about traffic from other websites impacting your performance.<\/p>\n A dedicated server is like owning a house. If you want to build a fence, plant a tree in the yard, build a patio, or renovate the kitchen, everything is completely up to you.<\/p>\nShared Hosting<\/h2>\n
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VPS Hosting<\/h2>\n
Who is VPS Hosting For?<\/h3>\n
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WordPress Hosting<\/h2>\n
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Who is WordPress Hosting For?<\/h3>\n
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Dedicated Hosting<\/h2>\n
Who is Dedicated Hosting For?<\/h3>\n