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What are the different types of web hosting?

There are several types of web hosting, including:

  1. Shared hosting: Shared hosting is the most basic and affordable type of hosting. It involves sharing a server with other websites, which means that the resources of the server are shared among the websites hosted on it. Shared hosting is suitable for small websites with low traffic, and typically costs $2 to $10 per month.
  2. VPS hosting: VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting is a step up from shared hosting. It involves hosting your website on a virtual server that is partitioned from other websites. This means that you have your own dedicated resources, which provides better performance and stability than shared hosting. VPS hosting is suitable for medium-sized websites and typically costs $20 to $100 per month.
  3. Dedicated hosting: Dedicated hosting is the most expensive and powerful type of hosting. It involves hosting your website on a server that is dedicated solely to your website. This means that you have complete control over the resources of the server and the best possible performance. Dedicated hosting is suitable for large websites with high traffic and typically costs $100 to $300 per month or more.
  4. Cloud hosting: Cloud hosting is a type of hosting that uses a network of servers to host websites. It offers greater scalability and reliability than other types of hosting, as the website can be hosted on multiple servers rather than just one. Cloud hosting is suitable for websites that require high availability and typically costs $50 to $300 per month or more.

By considering the specific needs of your website, you can choose the type of hosting that is best suited to your needs.

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