{"id":16485,"date":"2018-06-27T10:17:23","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T15:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dotcom-tools.com\/blog\/?p=16485"},"modified":"2021-11-17T02:08:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T08:08:57","slug":"types-of-web-hosting-plans-impact-site-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dotcom-tools.com\/web-performance\/types-of-web-hosting-plans-impact-site-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types of Web Hosting and How They Impact Site Speed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dotcom-tools.com\/web-performance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Types-of-Web-Hosting-impact-Site-Speed.jpg\" alt=\"Types of Web Hosting impact Site Speed\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dotcom-tools.com\/web-performance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Types-of-Web-Hosting-impact-Site-Speed.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.dotcom-tools.com\/web-performance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Types-of-Web-Hosting-impact-Site-Speed-350x156.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.dotcom-tools.com\/web-performance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Types-of-Web-Hosting-impact-Site-Speed-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>In the quest to find the fastest web hosting provider, you must not only review reported uptime and availability, but also the types of hosting services offered. A common misunderstanding among novice website owners is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcom-tools.com\/web-performance\/blog\/some-web-hosts-faster-than-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all web hosting plans are the same<\/a>. This couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Just like any other digital component of a computer, there are various types of web hosting offering, with each delivering a specific list of advantages and drawbacks. If you\u2019re searching for a new hosting provider or plan, then it\u2019s important to investigate the most common web hosting types and understand their impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcom-tools.com\/website-speed-test.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">site speed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Free Web Hosting Plans<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re working with a limited budget, or aren\u2019t sure you\u2019re ready to begin a website, it\u2019s easy to be tempted by a free web hosting plan. Throughout the past several years, a number of companies have released free hosting options. While it\u2019s always tempting to choose a free option, let\u2019s take a moment and review its pros and cons:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t require any money to start<\/li>\n<li>Offers a streamlined and simplistic platform ideal for novice webmasters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited server resources and unstable uptime\/availability<\/li>\n<li>Typically requires third-party advertisements<\/li>\n<li>No obligation to continue hosting or support your site<\/li>\n<li>May increase security breaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s easy to fall prey to the allure of free, these hosting plans typically aren\u2019t worth your time. In terms of speed and stability, you\u2019re better off starting a local newspaper than hosting your site with a free plan.<\/p>\n<h2>Shared Web Hosting Plans<\/h2>\n<p>This is the most common type of hosting plan for both individuals and small businesses. Essentially, a shared hosting package means your website is hosted on a server that hosts multiple other sites. While this is a cost-effective option with acceptable speed and performance abilities, it\u2019s not appropriate for every website.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost-effective option ideal for startups or personal blogs<\/li>\n<li>Easy to manage<\/li>\n<li>Offers different service levels based on intended use (personal, professional, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcom-tools.com\/web-performance\/blog\/choosing-a-fast-web-host\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speed is unreliable<\/a> due to server resources being shared with other sites<\/li>\n<li>Features traffic limits and\/or bandwidth limits<\/li>\n<li>Website performance is affected by the performance\/resource demands of shared sites<\/li>\n<li>Exceeding bandwidth\/traffic allocation may result in fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Shared web hosting is a great choice for those who are just starting out with a limited budget. Make sure to check bandwidth limits and performance guarantees.<\/p>\n<h2>Cloud-Based Web Hosting<\/h2>\n<p>One of the newest types of web hosting plans, cloud-based packages store your resource files not on a physical server, but on virtual servers. While there are distinct performance-related benefits of this hosting type, it\u2019s not all sunshine and rainbows.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speed and performance is greater than average due to cloud infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Level of functionality is similar to more expensive traditional hosting packages without the price or complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Website availability can be influenced by unforeseen circumstances, such as an outage at the data center connected to your cloud<\/li>\n<li>You may not know where your data is geographically stored unless you use a cloud server which allows you to choose physical data location, such as with Amazon S3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>While there are serious considerations to be made, cloud-based web hosting options do offer enhanced speed and performance without the cost and complication of dedicated servers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the quest to find the fastest web hosting provider, you must not only review reported uptime and availability, but also the types of hosting services offered. 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