Shared web hosting

Shared hosting is also known as virtual hosting, and this is where a single server hosts multiple sites. This means that each user ends up sharing server space with other users. Shared hosting is the cheaper of the web hosting options, and is not really suited to websites that are expecting a large number of visitors.


Shared hosting is the most common hosting option and is also the least expensive. Your website will still contain a professional look and you will not be required to maintain the equipment.


Advantages of shared web hosting

• Shared web hosting is easy to use and there are lower start-up and maintenance costs than other web hosting options.
• Shared hosting tends to be cheaper due to the cost being shared between users.
• Clients only have to pay for what they need, and can upgrade when their needs grow.

Disadvantages of shared web hosting

• Shared web hosting is less suited to websites with high traffic, as other websites on the same server will be affected by this.
• The confidentiality of data is reduced and the user gets less server control.


• The probability of downtime is increased and there is a greater risk due to the other users on the same server.
• Root access is not available with shared hosting accounts.

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