Both shared and dedicated hosting are two different types of web hosting services, each with their own target markets and benefits. In this blog we will be covering the benefits of both shared and dedicated hosting and who they benefit.
Shared:
This type of hosting is suitable for many small businesses, individuals and those that are just starting out with a website. Below are some advantages and benefits of using shared hosting for companies on the smaller side.
Cost-effective: Shared hosting is one of the most affordable hosting options available on the market. As shared hosting is where multiple websites share resources on the same server, it makes it much more cost-effective. This is due to having the costs distributed among the multiple users that are sharing all of the resources of a single server. This makes this method desirable for individuals or for those with small businesses that have limited budgets. To those that have just started a website, and currently have low to moderate traffic, this method is a great idea due to the fact that the website does not require a lot of resources since the company is just starting. This therefore makes it a very cost-effective choice when considering which hosting method to use.
Easy-use: Shared hosting is designed to be user-friendly, with most of the technical hardship being managed by the hosting provider. This makes this form of hosting ideal to those that are not very technologically advanced or those who prefer a hosting solution that requires limited setup and maintenance, making this method of hosting wildly accessible as a result. Since the hosting provider takes care of most of the maintenance, users do not need to worry about any server management. This method of hosting is also a great idea for those that do not enjoy a hands-on approach to server management.
Dedicated:
Dedicated hosting is a lot more suitable for companies that are on a larger scale, or those that are looking for a hosting service that is able to complete and meet specific requirements. It also means that all of the server resources such as the CPU, RAM, storage and bandwidth, are also dedicated solely to that single company. Since this type of server has many advantages in terms of security, customisation and isolation, it does mean that this is much more of an expensive method to consider. It is much more suited to well-established companies that are able to maintain a consistent increase in traffic, which makes it a lot easier to manage with this method.
High Performance Speeds and Scalability: Since the server is only owned by one company, it means that overall speeds are very fast, helping to increase loading times on the companies website. As well as this, having high speeds also helps with dealing with a large amount of traffic on a website, making it a very great choice for more well known websites. For companies that gain a significant rise in popularity would be more suited in using a dedicated server, due to its ability to be highly scalable. This means that as the company website grows, the server can be easily updated with adding new resources to help to deal with increased traffic and managing data storage.
Security: As by using dedicated servers, you are not sharing with other people, which makes it a lot harder for anyone to hack or steal from, providing your company with higher levels of security. With the ability to customise this type of server, it allows businesses to add in firewalls and other data encryption that can ultimately prevent risks of security breaches.
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