What shared web hosting is
Shared hosting places your website on a professionally managed server alongside other sites. The server, network and security patching are handled for you, which keeps costs low and removes the need for in-house server skills. For most company websites, portfolios, brochure sites and small online stores, shared hosting is the right starting point.
Who it suits
- Small and medium businesses launching or moving a company website
- Professionals such as doctors, CAs and consultants who need a reliable online presence
- Agencies and freelancers hosting client brochure sites
- Anyone moving from a free website builder to their own domain
Linux or Windows hosting?
Choose Linux hosting for PHP, MySQL, WordPress, Joomla or static HTML sites. It is the most common choice and is managed through cPanel. Choose Windows hosting when your site is built with ASP.NET or needs MS SQL, and manage it through Plesk.
What to check before you buy
- Storage and bandwidth that match your expected traffic
- How many websites, databases and email accounts are included
- Whether SSL certificates can be installed easily
- Backup options and how restores work
- How to upgrade when you outgrow shared resources
Growing beyond shared hosting
If your site starts receiving heavy traffic or needs custom server software, you can move to VPS hosting or a dedicated server without changing your domain or email setup.