subject: Top Notch Plans [print this page] There is a general misconception that the web hosting industry offers services that are largely homogeneous. Most people think that there are few, if any, differences, throughout the hosting industry. The truth is quite the opposite. There are many different types of hosting services available and each web host offers its customers any number of different options and bonuses within each package that they sell.
* Shared Hosting Plans
Shared programs put up your website on a server which hosts additional clients' websites too. Depending upon the host you are using, there could be as many as ten other clients on the server box at a time. Or it could be as high as thousands of different sites. As it is less expensive than alternative solutions, a number of individuals choose to go the shared hosting route.
Dedicated Servers
One of the nicest things about a dedicated plan is that it is extremely flexible. You can control the type of software, scripts, and operating system installed on the box. Because your site is the only one on the server, you do not have to worry about other sites taking up your resources.
VPS Programs
A VPS, or virtual private server, features the versatility of a dedicated server, yet not the expensive price. On these servers you share the server with other sites but each has its own partition. Offering a fair distribution of the server resources for every customer, the server is well organized and managed. So, the processing requirements of another client's website does not impact your own processor space.
* Re-Seller Hosting Plans
Reseller plans are meant for clients who want to distribute a particular company's hosting services using their own company's name. The reseller pays a monthly fee to a hosting provider who allocates a specific block of space for them on their server. Then, the reseller can cut that space into small slices to resell to their own customers as if it were their own hosting service. If you are not in the reseller business, this probably does not provide an adequate solution to your needs.
When you are trying to decide upon a hosting plan you need to look for something that is reliable, offers great support and is flexible to buisness growth. Going with the cheapest possible program is an often made misstep.
