Types of Web Hosting: Shared, VPS, Cloud, Dedicated and Managed
The hosting type decides how much of the server is yours, how much work you do to run it, and what you pay. Most sites start on shared hosting and move to a VPS or cloud plan when traffic or the need for control outgrows it.
What to check before you choose
Before the individual pages, the checks that apply to this whole category
- How much isolation you need: a noisy neighbour on shared hosting can slow your site.
- Whether you want to manage the server yourself or pay someone to.
- Your real traffic and CPU needs, not the headline visit caps.
- The upgrade path, so growing does not mean rebuilding.
Comparisons and buying guides
3 pages, each with a ranked shortlist
Hosting, explained
The fundamentals behind this category, in plain English
Shared vs VPS vs Cloud vs Dedicated Hosting: How to Choose
The four hosting types are really one question: how much of a server is yours, and who keeps it running. Here is what each gives you and the signs it is time to move up a level.
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