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Shared hosting<\/a> is one of the most commonly used forms of web hosting. It\u2019s most frequently used by beginners who are looking to get their first sites online in the easiest manner possible. In fact, most website owners end up using shared hosting for at least a little while throughout their site\u2019s career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re just getting started online, then you\u2019ve no doubt come across shared hosting, and you probably have a lot of questions. Below we answer some of the most common questions about shared hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What is shared hosting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With shared hosting<\/a>, there will be multiple sites using the resources of a single server. Usually, you\u2019ll be partitioned a certain amount of server resources your site can utilize. Typically, shared hosting plans are some of the most affordable plans out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you have a shared web hosting plan, you\u2019ll have access to a certain portion of server resources, defined by the hosting company you end up choosing. You\u2019ll typically have access to the server environment through an integrated control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shared hosting is also very beginner friendly, as server maintenance and any other necessary tasks are managed by the hosting company. The only thing you\u2019re responsible for is your own website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. How does shared hosting work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With shared hosting, multiple sites share the same hardware and software resources of a single physical server. Typically, a shared server has pre-installed scripts and software that every site on the server must utilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of it this way. Say there\u2019s an apartment building that has dozens of apartments. Each apartment is a different website. But, the building\u2019s resources like utilities and other apartment benefits are shared by each individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. How does shared hosting differ from dedicated and VPS hosting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a shared hosting environment, you\u2019re sharing a server with dozens, hundreds, or even more websites. Compare this to dedicated hosting where you have an entire server all to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VPS hosting<\/a> does share some similarities to shared hosting. For example, VPS hosting utilizes a single server, but that single server is then partitioned out into multiple virtual server environments. These server environments act in a similar manner to a dedicated hosting environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. What are the benefits to using a shared hosting environment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shared hosting is the perfect fit for beginners who are just getting started online. Since shared hosting is typically geared towards beginners the setup process is usually very intuitive and the host handles the more complex tasks. By choosing a shared host you\u2019ll also enjoy other benefits including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n