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What Is Shared Hosting?<\/h2>\n
Shared hosting is a type of hosting service where a single server hosts multiple websites. The server maintenance cost is shared between users, so it’s an affordable hosting option.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>
How Does Shared Hosting Work<\/h2>![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/how-shared-hosting-works-1024x575.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>Apart from purchasing a domain name<\/a>, signing up for a web hosting service is the first step toward building a website.<\/p>When buying a hosting plan, you rent space on physical computers called servers <\/strong>to host your website’s data, like images, videos, text, and code.<\/p>Every time visitors type in your website’s URL, their browser will send a request to the server that hosts its data. In return, the web server will transmit the requested content, enabling visitors to view your web pages.<\/p>
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What Is Web Hosting – Web Hosting Explained for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>In a shared hosting environment, the web host stores and manages data from more than one website. Since the cost is shared between multiple sites, it’s usually a less expensive type of hosting. <\/p>
For instance, at Hostinger, web hosting plans<\/a> start at only RM7.99\/month<\/strong>.<\/p>The hosting provider is responsible for setting up and maintaining the shared server, meaning the website owner can focus on other aspects of website development. Additionally, using a shared server doesn’t require any technical knowledge.<\/p>
However, purchasing a shared hosting package also means limited bandwidth, storage space, processing power, and little or no control over server configuration. For that reason, it is more suitable for small to medium-sized websites.<\/p>
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Domain vs Hosting: Definition and Differences<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>Factors to Consider When Selecting a Shared Hosting Provider<\/h2>
Beginners often rely on prices alone when choosing a web hosting provider<\/a>. However, the provider plays an essential role in your site’s performance and security.<\/p>In order to make an informed purchase decision and find the best web hosting<\/a> solution for your needs, consider what the hosting company offers in terms of uptime, traffic, speed, and features.<\/p>Uptime<\/h3>
Website downtime<\/a> refers to when your web pages become inaccessible or don’t function properly, which can negatively impact user experience and your reputation.<\/p>Therefore, we recommend looking for hosting providers with a 99% uptime guarantee your website will be up and running at all times. Use review platforms like HostScore<\/a> to check a web host’s uptime.<\/p>Traffic<\/h3>
With shared hosting, high traffic on other websites on the same shared server can affect your website’s performance.<\/p>
Before signing up for a plan, calculate your potential monthly visits. Then, check the resources provided by each web host and plan, focusing on bandwidth, to determine which one suits your needs.<\/p>
Speed<\/h3>
Website speed is another essential quality, as one in two visitors will abandon pages that take six seconds or longer to load.<\/p>
When selecting a web hosting company, check its bandwidth capacity. The more bandwidth it provides, the faster your website will load. Additionally, check the web hosting technology<\/a> used by the company.<\/p>Features<\/h3>
Select a hosting provider that offers features you need, such as free<\/strong> domain name registration, email accounts, unlimited bandwidth, third-party app integrations, and a money-back guarantee.<\/p>Additional features to consider are:<\/p>
\n- User-friendly interface<\/strong>. An intuitive and easy-to-navigate control panel enables easy website management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
\n- Security<\/strong>. To protect your site from cyber attacks, consider robust security features like firewalls, SSL certificates, file backups, and regular software updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
\n- Technical support<\/strong>. Reputable web hosting companies should provide 24\/7 customer support. In addition, check if the host has a comprehensive resource or tutorial page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
\n- Data management<\/strong>. Many web hosting companies, including Hostinger<\/strong>, provide unlimited databases, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)<\/a> accounts, and SSH access to help users manage files more effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/a><\/figure>Advantages of Shared Web Hosting<\/h3>
Now that we’ve covered the essential factors a hosting provider should have, let’s go over the advantages of using shared hosting plans:<\/p>
\n- Affordability. <\/strong>Since the cost is divided among many users, shared hosting is the most affordable hosting solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Easy management<\/strong>. Shared hosting providers usually offer a control panel, helping you easily set up and manage websites. At Hostinger<\/strong>, our custom-made hPanel<\/a> <\/strong>comes with a minimalistic design, simple navigation, and a detailed overview of each setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/a><\/figure>\n- Simple maintenance. <\/strong>With shared hosting, the web host handles the technical aspects, including server maintenance tasks such as software installation and updates. You can focus on web design, search engine optimization (SEO)<\/a>, marketing campaigns, and content creation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Flexibility. <\/strong>Most shared hosting providers offer scalable plans, enabling you to upgrade resources and features as the site grows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Disadvantages of Shared Hosting<\/h3>
Despite its affordability and accessibility, shared hosting service also has a few drawbacks, such as:<\/p>
\n- Limited resources. <\/strong>Sharing resources with other websites means limited storage space, bandwidth, and CPU power. A sudden spike in traffic from neighboring sites can negatively impact your website’s performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- No root access. <\/strong>Root access gives you the highest level of access to the server. It lets you run an alternative operating system and install server-wide applications like Nginx<\/a> and Apache<\/a>. Usually, root access is only available on VPS and dedicated servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shared IP. <\/strong>Apart from resources, you’ll also share an IP address with other users. Unlike a dedicated one, you cannot use a shared IP to access your site when experiencing domain name issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
<\/a><\/figure>Other Types of Hosting<\/h2>
If you plan to create high-traffic websites, purchasing a shared hosting plan might not be the best solution. In that case, consider other types of hosting<\/a> with more resources.<\/p>VPS Hosting<\/h3>
Virtual private server hosting<\/a> provides users with allocated space within a server. While you still share a physical server with other clients, it offers more flexibility and control for managing a website.<\/p>Unlike shared hosting, VPS allocates a certain amount of resources to each website, so traffic surges on other websites do not affect your site’s performance.<\/p>
However, this service requires technical knowledge to operate, and it costs more than a shared hosting plan.<\/p>
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Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting: Which One Is for You?<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>Cloud Hosting<\/h3>![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/cloud-hosting-vs-traditional-hosting-1024x474.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>Cloud hosting is<\/a> a service that combines the user-friendly interface of shared hosting with the reliability of VPS hosting.<\/p>Instead of a single server, cloud based server hosting<\/a> uses a network of web servers to host your website. When one server experiences an error, another will take over to keep your website running.<\/p>This hosting solution works best for eCommerce stores and medium to large-sized businesses, ensuring stable website performance.<\/p>
CMS Hosting<\/h3>
This type of shared hosting service is optimized for various content management systems (CMS), such as WordPress<\/strong>, Joomla<\/strong>, and Drupal<\/strong>.<\/p>For instance, our WordPress hosting plans<\/a> come with pre-installed plugins and tools tailored to WordPress sites. It’s a great option if you plan to build a website using this popular CMS. On the other hand, if your website is using Joomla CMS, there are web hosting plans optimized for Joomla<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pro Tip<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/figure>Apart from purchasing a domain name<\/a>, signing up for a web hosting service is the first step toward building a website.<\/p> When buying a hosting plan, you rent space on physical computers called servers <\/strong>to host your website’s data, like images, videos, text, and code.<\/p> Every time visitors type in your website’s URL, their browser will send a request to the server that hosts its data. In return, the web server will transmit the requested content, enabling visitors to view your web pages.<\/p> What Is Web Hosting – Web Hosting Explained for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p> In a shared hosting environment, the web host stores and manages data from more than one website. Since the cost is shared between multiple sites, it’s usually a less expensive type of hosting. <\/p> For instance, at Hostinger, web hosting plans<\/a> start at only RM7.99\/month<\/strong>.<\/p> The hosting provider is responsible for setting up and maintaining the shared server, meaning the website owner can focus on other aspects of website development. Additionally, using a shared server doesn’t require any technical knowledge.<\/p> However, purchasing a shared hosting package also means limited bandwidth, storage space, processing power, and little or no control over server configuration. For that reason, it is more suitable for small to medium-sized websites.<\/p> Domain vs Hosting: Definition and Differences<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p> Beginners often rely on prices alone when choosing a web hosting provider<\/a>. However, the provider plays an essential role in your site’s performance and security.<\/p> In order to make an informed purchase decision and find the best web hosting<\/a> solution for your needs, consider what the hosting company offers in terms of uptime, traffic, speed, and features.<\/p> Website downtime<\/a> refers to when your web pages become inaccessible or don’t function properly, which can negatively impact user experience and your reputation.<\/p> Therefore, we recommend looking for hosting providers with a 99% uptime guarantee your website will be up and running at all times. Use review platforms like HostScore<\/a> to check a web host’s uptime.<\/p> With shared hosting, high traffic on other websites on the same shared server can affect your website’s performance.<\/p> Before signing up for a plan, calculate your potential monthly visits. Then, check the resources provided by each web host and plan, focusing on bandwidth, to determine which one suits your needs.<\/p> Website speed is another essential quality, as one in two visitors will abandon pages that take six seconds or longer to load.<\/p> When selecting a web hosting company, check its bandwidth capacity. The more bandwidth it provides, the faster your website will load. Additionally, check the web hosting technology<\/a> used by the company.<\/p> Select a hosting provider that offers features you need, such as free<\/strong> domain name registration, email accounts, unlimited bandwidth, third-party app integrations, and a money-back guarantee.<\/p> Additional features to consider are:<\/p> Now that we’ve covered the essential factors a hosting provider should have, let’s go over the advantages of using shared hosting plans:<\/p> Despite its affordability and accessibility, shared hosting service also has a few drawbacks, such as:<\/p> If you plan to create high-traffic websites, purchasing a shared hosting plan might not be the best solution. In that case, consider other types of hosting<\/a> with more resources.<\/p> Virtual private server hosting<\/a> provides users with allocated space within a server. While you still share a physical server with other clients, it offers more flexibility and control for managing a website.<\/p> Unlike shared hosting, VPS allocates a certain amount of resources to each website, so traffic surges on other websites do not affect your site’s performance.<\/p> However, this service requires technical knowledge to operate, and it costs more than a shared hosting plan.<\/p> Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting: Which One Is for You?<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p> Cloud hosting is<\/a> a service that combines the user-friendly interface of shared hosting with the reliability of VPS hosting.<\/p> Instead of a single server, cloud based server hosting<\/a> uses a network of web servers to host your website. When one server experiences an error, another will take over to keep your website running.<\/p> This hosting solution works best for eCommerce stores and medium to large-sized businesses, ensuring stable website performance.<\/p> This type of shared hosting service is optimized for various content management systems (CMS), such as WordPress<\/strong>, Joomla<\/strong>, and Drupal<\/strong>.<\/p> For instance, our WordPress hosting plans<\/a> come with pre-installed plugins and tools tailored to WordPress sites. It’s a great option if you plan to build a website using this popular CMS. On the other hand, if your website is using Joomla CMS, there are web hosting plans optimized for Joomla<\/a>.<\/p>Suggested Reading<\/h4>\n
Suggested Reading<\/h4>\n
Factors to Consider When Selecting a Shared Hosting Provider<\/h2>
Uptime<\/h3>
Traffic<\/h3>
Speed<\/h3>
Features<\/h3>
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<\/a><\/figure>Advantages of Shared Web Hosting<\/h3>
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Disadvantages of Shared Hosting<\/h3>
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<\/a><\/figure>Other Types of Hosting<\/h2>
VPS Hosting<\/h3>
Suggested Reading<\/h4>\n
Cloud Hosting<\/h3>
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Pro Tip<\/h4>\n