Just like the name suggests, shared hosting requires you to share your web space with others. Thus, your data must be limited so that you don’t hinder the functioning of other websites sharing the same space as yours. So, you cannot do something which will create a sudden increase in traffic since it will disrupt the functioning of other websites. Flexibility is limited with shared hosting as you are bound to use only the resources you get from your hosting provider and no more. Though shared hosting is not totally unsecured since the hosting service will provide some sort of security but any malware on one particular website will affect the others sharing the server. In spite of all of this, shared hosting is chosen by many businesses and individuals for its considerably lower expenses. It is good for those who run a small business or want to start off their online presence in a small way, those who do not have the requirements to share data rapidly or are not in need of security layers.

• A VPS is like getting a flat in a building since here a dedicated server is partitioned in multiple spaces. Webspace in a VPS is much more in comparison to a shared hosting and you can change the scale of bandwidth, web space you need. The performance on one website does not have a bearing on the other sharing the server and you will also have the freedom of installing customized features and applications. The security flaws of a shared hosting are also not seen in a VPS and it is in the medium range of expense, that is, between shared hosting and dedicated servers. VPS is best for MSM sector businesses and for ecommerce websites since they experience sudden growths in traffic owing to certain offers and introductions. Security layers are also available with VPS.

• If you have the capital and the resources to manage your own server, then dedicated servers are the best option for you. You can add as much space as your requirement is, install as many and kinds of software, applications and features as you need without the worry of affecting other sharing websites. The security level is also the highest for websites hosted on dedicates servers. However, the costs involved in creating and maintaining a dedicated server is what makes them a choice mostly taken by large enterprises and companies which are likely to have a regular heavy traffic flow on their website. Those who need high CPU storage, and are likely to have rich informative content on their website should opt for dedicated servers if they can afford it.

Thus, it is the issues of data security, privacy, affordability and flexibility which go into making a website good or bad for you.

When you plan to start a website, you will need to publish it and this will be done through a web hosting service. Web hosting is a space provided to you on the internet where you can place your website. For example, if you plan to construct a house for yourself and your family, you will first need to acquire a piece of land – you will need to purchase it. Similarly, a web hosting service will provide you with a space where you website can be developed and placed. Web hosting is used by different people in different ways – for ecommerce, for writing about their personal experiences, for promoting their business, for sharing their work, etc.

Your website files are stored in web-servers or high-powered computers and connected to a super speedy network by services of web hosting. When someone types your address on the internet, the latter connects with the web server which holds your website files and then transfers the information on your website to the computer of the person searching for it. Users can thus proceed with surfing your website and the contents of it.

There are many types of web hosting services used on the internet such as shared ones and personal dedicated services. The choice depends completely on the requirements of the user and the budgetary allowances.

• Shared Hosting – This is the most common option chosen by those who are planning to launch a website for the first time or own a small business but want to be present on the internet or for bloggers. This service provides shared space on the web server which is utilised by other users thus keeping the costs low since a lot of people are using the same equipment. This is the main advantage of this kind of hosting service and a lot of businesses choose to start with this kind of web hosting, choosing to upgrade later on as they expand.
• Reseller Hosting – Those of you who are keen on starting your own web hosting business or want to make it big can choose this option. In reseller hosting, you will be purchasing a large amount of disk space from a company, thus getting your own bandwidth, workspace, website and will be able to device your own business plans. You will be able to have a customized website and can even start selling web space to other interested parties.
• VPS Hosting – Virtual Private Server or VPS is a good balance between expense and maintenance.  It is a good alternative of dedicated servers in terms of cost effectiveness and maintenance. Those who use this kind of hosting will be in complete charge of their server since they will be the sole owners of the server. In this kind of hosting, a dedicated server is divided into different segments and each segment is like a virtual server having its own OS and IP.
• Dedicated Servers – This kind of server will be owned and controlled by you exclusively. Though this kind of a server is considerably more expensive than the previous ones mentioned here, you will also be getting better security, higher performance and a more flexible website.