Types Of Web Hosting

There are many different types of web hosting solutions. Depending upon your requirements, you could select from one of several web hosting solutions and therefore it is very important to research and evaluate the services to choose the right one. Below is a summary of the most common types of web hosting services available.

 

Shared Hosting

Generally the cheapest web hosting solution

Suitable for small to medium size websites and email domains

Can be used for emergencies, or as a backup hosting solution

 

Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting

Permits complete control of your virtual server and its resources

Allows you to run web applications without negatively affecting other clients

Flexible, cheaper than dedicated hosting, more expensive than shared

 

Dedicated Hosting

More expensive than shared/virtual hosting

Permits total control of the server and its resources

Allows custom web applications and higher level of uptime

May need software maintenance and system administration duties

 

Managed Hosting

Allows total control of the server and its resources

Allows custom web applications and higher level of uptime

Provides total server support and system administration

More expensive than dedicated hosting

 

Co-located Hosting

Allows total control of the server and its resources

Allows you to use customized hardware and software for hosting

Normally the most expensive hosting solution

 

Reseller Hosting

Allows you to earn an income by re-selling web hosting and services

Suitable for multiple domain hosting

Usually comes with helpful control panels to manage all the sites

Can vary greatly in price, but more expensive than shared hosting

 

Free Hosting

A great price, free

Does not have many features, limited resources

Constrains the type of content and files you can have online

Does not provide a professional impression