With a shared hosting plan, numerous websites are hosted on a single physical server. Utilizing this kind of hosting is affordable because the server's resources are distributed among its multiple users. For small businesses, especially those just starting, this is the most cost-effective website hosting method. They may establish their internet presence thanks to it, all without having to deal with complicated server configuration. LyteHosting, your hosting company, will oversee the shared server, so you may concentrate on your business and the content of your website.
This article is intended for customers who already own a website or are considering buying hosting packages from LyteHosting. For information on how to buy a hosting package, please see our Adding Packages through the Customer Portal article.
Shared Hosting Eligibility
Small to mid-sized businesses and organizations and individuals who want to build their websites but need more time and professional expertise to maintain their servers and personal projects (blogs or portfolios) with low traffic requirements can benefit from shared hosting. Consider switching to a more advanced hosting plan, such as our Dedicated Hosting, if you believe your website needs more resources or if you have noticed or anticipate increased traffic.
Is Domain Registration Included in Shared Hosting?
With our shared hosting plans, LyteHosting offers free domain registration, as long as you sign up for a 12, 24, or 36-month renewal cycle. This promotion is valid for both new and current clients and is only available for .com, .org, and .net TLDs.
When Does a Business Surpass the Limits of Shared Hosting?
It's wise to plan for future expansion at all times. The requirements for your website will eventually change as your business expands. When this occurs, consider switching to one of our dedicated hosting servers or other higher-capacity hosting packages. Here are some things you should be aware of regarding your website.
- IP Reputation Issues - On shared hosting, the risk of IP blacklisting increases since you're sharing the server with others who may engage in spamming or use outdated software, potentially affecting your site’s reputation.
- Slow Loading Speeds - If your website continues to load painfully slowly even after optimizing it, it's time to consider an upgrade.
- Website Enhancements - As your business grows, you may need to add more resource-heavy visual content or perform custom server configurations, both of which require VPS or dedicated hosting.
- Increased Traffic - If you anticipate a surge in website traffic that exceeds your shared server's capacity, upgrading to a more powerful hosting plan is advisable.
- Need for more Email Storage - Shared hosting has limited storage, and if you're not using external services like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, your emails will use the same storage as your website.
- Custom Scripts Failing - When your site’s features stop functioning properly due to frequent timeouts, it could indicate the need for more robust hosting.
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