Let’s face it, there is no real mystery around shared hosting. The clue is in the name, and this means of web hosting has long been the most economical option due to its overall cost of server maintenance being spread over many customers.
To put it quite simply, choosing shared hosting means your website will share a physical server with one or more other websites.
Such services typically offer basic web statistics support, email and webmail services, auto script installations, updated PHP and MySQL, basic after-sale technical support that is included with a monthly subscription.
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While you may be grappling with all the web hosting options available out there and figuring out which one is right for you, this article will help you get a better understanding of exactly what shared hosting is, whether it’s any good, and when it’s best to use it.
TechRadar Pro asked provider Hostinger to give us the lowdown on everything shared hosting related to help enable you to make a more informed decision on your hosting service choices.
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