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What is shared hosting and who is it for?

Shared hosting means many customers use the same server and share its power (CPU, memory and disk). Each account is kept apart, with its own files, email and control panel login.

Why people choose it

• Low price, good for a first website.
• No server skills needed. The host looks after updates and security of the server.
• Easy control panel (we use CWP) to add email, databases and WordPress.

Limits to know

• If another site on the server uses a lot of resources, speed can drop a little.
• You cannot install your own server software or change system settings.

Good for

Small business sites, blogs, portfolios and small WordPress sites. If you grow, you can move to a VPS. See our shared hosting plans.

More in Hosting basics

• What is web hosting? A simple guide
• Shared hosting vs VPS: which one do you need?
• What is a VPS (virtual private server)?
• What is a VDS and how is it different from a VPS?
• What is a dedicated server and when do you need one?

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