{"id":12363,"date":"2019-02-07T07:11:33","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T15:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/?p=12363"},"modified":"2024-07-24T10:27:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T10:27:33","slug":"shared-hosting-vs-vps-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/comparisons\/shared-hosting-vs-vps-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Start your hosting journey today as we reveal the seven key differences between shared and VPS hosting.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosting can be an intimidating subject. If you’re not overly tech-savvy, it’s difficult to even fully understand what hosting is, let alone know what the different types are!<\/p>\n

It’s our job to rectify all of that. At Website Builder Expert, we’ve been around the block a few times, and know all the tricks of the trade when it comes to web hosting.<\/p>\n

Not only that, we’ve also conducted our own, real-life<\/em> research to help you choose the right hosting provider for your <\/em>needs. But let’s start with the basics.<\/p>\n

There are many different types of hosting<\/a>, but we’re going to focus on two of them: shared hosting and virtual private server (VPS) hosting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]\n<\/p>

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\n \n What is Shared Hosting? <\/h4>\n \n Shared hosting means you’ll be sharing a server and all of its resources with other sites<\/strong>. This includes bandwidth, storage… the lot.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]\n
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\n \n What is VPS Hosting? <\/h4>\n \n VPS hosting creates a virtual environment that imitates a dedicated server<\/a><\/strong> (where you get a server and all of its resources to yourself) –<\/b> but this is within a shared hosting environment.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Throughout this article, we’ll tackle the main pros\/cons, and show you the top-rated providers for each type of hosting. We’ll also talk through the main areas to be aware of, assess the key differences, and pinpoint which hosting type is right for you: shared hosting or VPS hosting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n
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\n \n Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting: Comparison <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text]Another way to get your head around the difference is to think of them as being similar to renting property.\n

With shared hosting, you share space on a server with other websites<\/strong>. It’s like renting a room in a shared house – you’ve got your own little area, but you’re part of a larger, communal space.<\/p>\n

Shared hosting is the cheapest type of hosting there is. It’s got its benefits but, naturally, things can get a little cramped at times.<\/p>\n

VPS hosting is where you have more than just one slice of a server<\/strong>. This can be thought of like renting an apartment in a building block – more rooms, more space, more flexibility, and a little more expensive. You have a greater level of control, but you’re still operating within a shared server with others.<\/p>\n

Generally, shared hosting is for static websites<\/strong> – in other words, websites with fixed content that doesn’t change, no matter who visits it. For example, a resume site typically has set information on its pages. Whereas a dynamic site, such as a multilingual website or ecommerce store, will need to have adaptable content depending on a reader’s location or recent cookies.<\/p>\n

To summarize, s<\/strong>hared hosting is best for basic personal sites, like blogs and startups<\/strong>. You won’t have access to a wealth of features, ironclad security, or ultra-fast loading speeds but, then again, you don’t really need all that.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, VPS hosting is a step up and is ideal for small businesses, online stores, and larger personal sites<\/strong>. For a very reasonable rise in cost, you’ll see an increase in features, security, and performance.<\/p>\n

VPS hosting is also great if you’re looking to grow your site. Think of it as an investment – you want to pick a plan that matches your ambitions, not just one for the here-and-now.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p>

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