Website host type
The types of website hosting are: free hosting, virtual (shared) hosting or dedicated hosting.
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Some service providers will provide free website hosting.
Free hosting is suitable for small low-traffic sites, such as personal websites. However, it is not recommended for high-traffic or commercial websites to use free hosting because there are often technical limitations and there are few options to choose from.
Normally, you cannot use your own domain name on free hosting. Instead, you have to use the address provided by the host, something like this: http://www.freesite/users/~yoursite.htm. Such URLs are difficult to write, difficult to remember, and very unprofessional.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Low cost. Free | without domain name. |
| Suitable for home, business hobby or personal site. | Minimal, limited, or no software options. |
| Usually there is a free email. | Limited security options. |
| Limited or no database support | |
| Limited technical support |
Shared host (virtual host)
Virtual host is the most common and most cost-effective.
With virtual hosting, your website and perhaps 100 other websites will be hosted on the same high-performance server. On a virtual host, each website can use its own domain name.
Web hosts typically offer a variety of software solutions, such as email, databases, and many different editing options. Technical support tends to be good too.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Low cost. Share costs with other users. | Reduced security due to many sites on one server. |
| Suitable for small businesses and medium traffic. | There are restrictions on traffic. |
| Multiple software options. | Limited database support. |
| Your own domain name. | Limited software support. |
| Good service support. |
Dedicated hosting
You can store your website on a dedicated server through dedicated hosting service.
Dedicated hosting is the most expensive type of hosting. This solution is suitable for large, high-traffic websites, as well as those using special software.
Dedicated hosting has strong performance and security, and there are almost no restrictions on software solutions.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Suitable for large commercial websites. | expensive. |
| Suitable for high-traffic websites. | Requires higher technology. |
| Multiple domain names can be used. | |
| #Powerful email solution. | |
| Powerful database support. | |
| Powerful (unlimited) software support. |
Managed Hosting
This solution is to put your own server on the service provider There.
This is very similar to running your server in your own office, except the server is housed in a space specifically designed for it.
Usually providers have dedicated computer room resources, such as high security against fire and vandalism, uninterruptible power supplies, dedicated Internet connections, etc.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| High bandwidth. | EXPENSIVE |
| High uptime. | Requires higher technology. |
| High security. | Difficult to set up and fix vulnerabilities. |
| Unlimited software options. |
Your Checklist
Before you choose a website host, please first determine the following:
The host type that meets your current needs
The cost-effectiveness of the host type
Can it be upgraded To a better server
If necessary, can you upgrade to a dedicated server
Before you sign a contract with a hosting provider, You can visit other websites on its server to feel their network speed. At the same time, compare other websites with your website to see if you have the same needs. It's also a good idea to talk to other users.
