What Is Shared Web Hosting?

Shared web hosting defined

Shared web hosting is one of the many types of hosting NEXCESS.NET offers. In a shared hosting environment, many different clients share the same server and the same resources. While each client has their own limits on certain things (storage space, allowed email accounts, allowed bandwidth per month, allowed FTP accounts), the same Apache server, MySQL server, and even physical memory are shared.

What are the advantages of shared hosting?

While it may sound like sharing resources with other clients could be a disadvantage, shared hosting is a popular, economical and resourceful solution for many clients. Because you are sharing resources, it's possible to use the server's hardware and resources to it's full potential, translating into affordable web hosting for the client.

Another advantage to shared web hosting is that the client is responsible for little, if any, server maintanence or management. NEXCESS.NET manages the server for you, so things like routine maintenance, tuning, and upgrades are handled for you. Additionally, any scripts and applications you may need to run your site can be installed by our professional NEXCESS.NET staff.

Is shared hosting right for my needs?

Because of the limited resources and economical price of a shared web hosting plan, it is often the first place people look when they are looking to get started with hosting. Shared web hosting is often a good place to start, especially when you are unsure of exactly what your needs are, how many visitors you will get or how much storage space you need. With a shared web hosting account, you can start out slow, and upgrade your hosting plan to meet your needs as they arise. As your needs grow and as your website becomes more popular, as it most certainly will, NEXCESS.NET offers many options to meet your needs.

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