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There are different types of hosting services appropriate for different web sites in terms of the system resources or the hosting environment they require. To select the most suitable hosting service for your online portal, you need to reckon what server-side software it demands, how many daily hits you expect at the start and in the long run, as well as any other special requirements that may have to be fulfilled.

Shared website hosting - Positive Signs

The most adequate option for small scale web sites with several hundred or several thousand viewers is a shared hosting package. With this type of web hosting, each user pays only for their plan, which minimizes the total cost per individual markedly. There are various web hosting plans varying from one hosting firm to another, supplying different amounts of server storage space and monthly traffic, different e-mail quotas and so on. The good point is that you can pay for a package that will include the specifications your website indeed needs. You will not need to pay plenty of cash for a package you will not make use of, or wind up with a small package that cannot accommodate the web portal. We, at , offer a great array of hosting accounts appropriate for private or small business websites that even include pre-activated script-powered systems like Joomla, Mambo, Drupal or WordPress - to make things easier. If you commence with a cheaper account and you demand more resources, moving to a high-end package requires only a mouse click.

Shared web hosting - Shortcomings

A disadvantage of the shared website hosting environment is that the web servers have some software platforms installed on them and you are unable to install additional software platforms. Some online portals, above all online storefronts, request applications to be activated on the web hosting server for them to perform, and with a shared web hosting package, you can install only software that does not request root-level access.

Virtual Private Servers and Dedicated Servers

For sites that need root-level access, or if your site has many thousands or even millions of visits per day, what you require is a VPS or a dedicated package. A private virtual server is a software simulation of a dedicated web server and it performs in precisely the same way.

Private Virtual Web Servers

Both environments usually include full root access and can be rebooted through a software interface by the client, autonomously from the web hosting company. Like the shared web hosting plans, the VPS and the dedicated web server hosting packages come with different specs depending on what the web hosting supplier offers. A private virtual web hosting server package offers guaranteed data storage, random access memory and central processing unit usage quotas that can sometimes be enhanced for brief spells of time on condition that there are available resources on the physical server. With a dedicated hosting server, the only limitation is the hardware configuration it is utilizing, and it can be configured by altering or appending components. A virtual web hosting server is easier to handle as it ships with virtualization software, which can be used to reboot it, to install applications, explore statistics, and so on. The management of a dedicated web server is more elaborate, so such a package would rather be utilized by trained customers.

Dedicated Servers

However, certain web hosting corporations provide managed dedicated web server hosting solutions where they run dedicated hosting server administration assignments instead of the client. This can be included in the package or an extra service.

Before You Select...

Settling on the top hosting plan is essential as it can have an effect on the proper work of a website. Prior to selecting a plan, weigh the pros and cons, investigate thoroughly all the requirements for the site to perform properly, particularly if it is script-driven. And if you are still unsure which one is the best hosting service for you, consult with our live chat operators or give us a call - our sales reps will be happy to help you and answer all your questions.