So now that you've made up your mind to create a website, and are in doubt whether to use shared hosting or Vps hosting. Don't worry, everyone has this question and that's why we created this article. The first step is to choose a good website hosting plan, as it will provide you with the disk space you need on a physical server to store your files.

At this time, it is good to be very careful, as some of them are not able to support some types of projects. For this reason, read this content until the end and learn more about these two hosting options. We will talk about their differences, about the features of each of them, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each of them as well.

And when we reach the end of this short article, you will know which is the best for you and your business on the Internet, shared hosting or Vps.

Shared:

imagine a shared hosting how to work in an office, where you have to share environments such as the bathroom, breakfast room, parking lot, among others.

So your website will be sharing the same resources with other websites, such as memory, cpu usage and disk space.

The shared one is the most financially accountable among all of them, but unfortunately your website or blog may have a larger limited bankroll. And even slow down when other sites that are on the same hosting generate a lot of traffic.

In summary, you can enjoy the beach as long as it's not too crowded, but be aware when everyone wants to go into the sea at once. Business will get worse.

Vps:

As vps (Virtual Private Server) you will still share your server but in a different way. Because each user gets dedicated resources.

Which means other Vps servers that are in the same physical space won't slow you down at all. Totally different from what happens with shared.

The Vps type will provide a dedicated virtual allocation for each user, thus ensuring that resources such as memory, limited bandwidth, cpu usage, will always be available.

Compare a Vps to a penthouse in a building, where there are many apartments, plus you have everything you need in your penthouse, and you don't have to share it with anyone. It sounds selfish, but that's what a Virtual Private Server is.

Other types of hosting:

In addition to shared and Vps, there are also other options that are widely used, such as Cloud and Dedicated. On a dedicated server you don't have to share anything with anyone and you can even customize it according to your preferences. Your files will be stored on a single server dedicated just for you.

The Cloud uses several servers to balance website traffic and optimize uptime (time spent in the air without interruptions). It works with cloud computing technology, thus allowing a huge number of machines to work as a single system.

This means that your website is not hosted on a single server, it is on a cluster, which allows several servers to work together. So if a server presents problems the other holds the ends keeping everything in the air.

The two types, both cloud and dedicated are excellent high quality services. But in this article we will focus on shared and Vps.

More details:

Now that you've seen some general comparisons of the 2 types, then we'll also look at comparisons to help you choose the best one for your internet projects. Let's focus on some important factors like:

• Security and performance;
• Control;
• Server Control;
• Scale;
• Cost.

Security and performance:

In the same way as those who work in a crowded office, and normally use the shared one, then they are also subject to having inconvenient co-workers. Problems that come along with shared hosting.

Your site can be affected in many ways being hosted on shared, even a simple mistake on another site can harm your site. And if other larger sites consume the entire server bandwidth, your site's performance will be horrible.

That's why we recommend using the Virtual Private Server, as the servers work differently and with much more security and performance, not to mention the speed of the sites that look incredible.

Control:

If you are looking for advanced options for your website, Vps is much more recommended than shared. In Vps you grant root access to the server. Which will allow you to install your own operating system, as well as software to maximize its performance and security.

Server control:

If you choose a shared one, virtually no technical configuration on your part is required. Because the shared servers will do everything for you.

From configuring the server, installing software, monitoring the servers in order to avoid downtime (site down) taking care only of the backend. A shared plan can even be an excellent option, but for you beginners who are going to create their first website.

But the Virtual Private Server is a bit more complicated requiring some technical knowledge. But lucky for you Vps plans allow customization and configuration of applications for all site optimization.

Scale:

As we already mentioned, the Virtual Private Server (Vps) is much more customizable, and for that reason it is much simpler to scale. This when compared to a shared one.

A shared plan can even be an excellent choice, but only in the short term, if your site grows a lot, which is what we want of course, then you may face problems when you need to scale it.

As for the Vps type, it allows you to easily and quickly grow your capabilities. If you could predict the future of your website, it would certainly be the best investment.

Cost:

It is logical that the shared one is cheaper than the Vps, but not that much. The Private Server offers less disk space and has more limited bandwidth compared to a shared one.

But then you must be wondering, but why is a Vps plan more recommended? Simply because it keeps a part of the server exclusively for you. And this is totally different from using part of the structure of a shared plan.

What type of hosting is best for my websites and blogs?

Now that you know more details about shared and Vps, then it's time to choose which one is ideal for you and your online project.

Shared:

Strong points:

• Much friendlier for novice people;
• Configuration, it comes all ready;
• No technical experience required;
• Plan with the most affordable price among them all.

Weak points:

• Much less bandwidth and storage than a Vps;
• It is much more prone to errors when it has very high traffic from other sites;
• Backend access is limited;
• Does not provide root access.

Use Shared only in cases:

• If you want create a blog medium-sized or else a personal website;
• Use if you are creating a small to medium size website for some business;
• You are currently low on budget and need to start the project;
• You still don't have knowledge and want practicality.

Vps:

Strong points:

• It can be customized according to the user's needs;
• Provides root access;
• It will never be hindered by high traffic from other web sites;
• Much more bandwidth and memory;
• The vast majority already use nginx;
• More stability and security.

Weak points:

• Requires some technical knowledge to be configured and managed;
• It costs a little more expensive, but it's worth every penny.

Use Vps only in cases:

• You have a larger budget and want to invest in your website;
• Are running a business and want to expand it using the internet;
• You need a hosting that supports a high volume of traffic and still offers excellent website speed;
• Much more bandwidth, memory, cpu resources and much more;

Both types, both shared and Vps, are excellent options for you to create your website or create your blog. But it really all depends on what features you really need, and how you want your site to look.

How do you know when it's time for an upgrade?

If you are already a shared user and are used to it, it is very likely that you are wondering. When then should I upgrade to Vps? The answer is simple:

• Visits to your site are growing a lot;
• Need more customization options as Private Server provides root access;
• He intends to create many sites or manage many sites in the very near future.

Conclusion:

As you can see, the ideal hosting plan for your online projects depends a lot on your needs and the resources you are going to use. As you can see, a Vps offers many pros that a shared one does not. And before making the choice between a hosting plan just follow these tips mentioned above.

After all, it's up to you to decide. So let's run a Vps server and have incredible resources for your websites? Of course shared is capable, but why not go further? You can!

We close another article, we hope from the heart that it has helped you, that's it, big hug and success?