With shared web hosting the provider is responsible for all server maintenance. General maintenance and upgrades to both server hardware and software are the sole responsibility of the host. The host may, for example, replace drivers or upgrade their operating system software.
You are responsible for your own site. You will use a control panel to have access to your site where you can monitor your traffic, upload files, set up your email, and install applications. Most web hosts will not help you maintain your site as part of your hosting package. You will share the server with several other clients. Each of you will be allotted a certain amount of bandwidth, disc space, and features that you control via your control panel.
Shared hosting is easily the cheapest and most economical option for your needs. However, the cheap price comes with some limitations, which we’ll get to below. Since most hosting companies will offer the same amount of space and storage, choosing a company you can trust is important.
- It’s by far the cheapest hosting option you’re going to have available contrast. Our hosting companies have multiple levels of hosting available, so you can upgrade your hosting package with time. This makes shared hosting a great place to start
- Shared hosting usually comes equipped with a built-in Control panel, which makes it easy to manage your site.
With that in mind, it’s important to remember that shared hosting is best for:
- Small business sites
- Blogs
- Portfolios
- Personal sites
- Database-driven sites
Disadvantages of Shared Hosting
- The load time can be a lot slower than dedicated servers.
- The server can become overburdened by other sites that are sharing the server.
- As your site begins to receive higher traffic levels, you’ll begin to notice that your site might begin to perform much worse.
- You never quite know who your neighbors are. Although rare, other sites on the server can pose a risk to your site.
- There’s a lack of customization options to truly get the highest level of performance from your website.
- No technical maintenance needs to be done on your end to the server, as this is usually included in part of your hosting package.
More about shared hosting you can find in this Wikipedia webpage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shared_web_hosting_service
