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Different types of Web hosting
There are different types of Webhosting.
- Free Web Hosting
- Shared Web Hosting
- Dedicated Hosting
- Ecommerce Web Hosting
Free Web Hosting.
Free Web hosting is free. Many free hosting providers support the hosting costs through advertising added automatically
to Web pages through pop-ups, frames, and scripts. Free Web hosting is typically limited in some way compared to paid hosting. For example, you may
not get as much space, bandwidth, or software.
Shared Hosting.
A shared web hosting service is where many websites reside on one web server connected to the Internet. Each site "sits"
on its own partition, or section on the server to keep it separate from other sites. This is generally the most economical option for hosting, as
many people share the overall cost of server maintenance.
Dedicated hosting.
Dedicated web hosting is a type of Internet hosting in which the client leases an entire server for your site's
exclusive use, not shared with anyone. This is more flexible than shared hosting, as organizations have full control over the server(s), including
choice of operating system, hardware, etc. Server administration can usually be provided by the hosting company as an add-on service. In some cases
a dedicated server can offer less overhead and a larger return on investment. Dedicated Web hosting is good for businesses that need more space or
more control over the Web site.
Ecommerce Web Hosting.
Ecommerce Web hosting can be any of the above types of Web hosting, but it adds in another dimension: SSL or secure
socket layer. If you're going to sell something on the Web you'll need to have a secure server to protect your customers. Many hosting providers
will authorize your domains to use their SSL certificates for an additional fee.