If your business needs a web presence you will find yourself faced with a choice of whether to choose a shared hosting option or a dedicated hosting one.
Other terms for shared hosting are virtual or mass hosting, however, the term “shared hosting” is by far the most common. It refers to a hosting service which is shared with other websites.
The hosting company is able to provide efficient and inexpensive services, including technical services to maintain the server, because the cost is shared among users.
Additionally, if you use a shared hosting service you will also be able to customize your website and add extra features if and when you desire.
Small businesses in particular can benefit from the many low cost opportunities provided by shared hosting companies. Many of these shared hosting services offer complete services including technical support and even online website creation tools.
Some of these shared hosting companies even offer free hosting however you need to be very careful to fully understand the terms of agreement if you are going to be building a web-based business on the back of a free service.
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