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Hi,
I want to know if Godaddy, HostGator,... are considered as shared servers or there are differences between mentioned services and a shared web server.
Thank you
Are common web hosting services like Godaddy the same as shared web hosting services?
I can only answer for GoDaddy as I'm a client. Yes. It's shared hosting unless you purchased a dedicated hosting plan which is $$$
Are common web hosting services like Godaddy the same as shared web hosting services?
First of all, though GoDaddy is okay for domain name registration, depending on the type of site you want to run, HostGator is a MUCH better option. See my review here...
http://www.hesitantrhino.com/build-your-...
But back to your question..
BOTH are shared hosting, or not, depending on what GRADE of hosting you've purchased.
The vast majority of websites are on shared hosting plans, unless you've got the budget and the web traffic to justify DEDICATED hosting, which is essentially you leasing an entire computer sitting in the server farm, to do with as you will. On HostGator, last time I checked in, a dedicated hosting account ran $300 a month. When you think of it as leasing an entire apartment building for your website (as compared to shared hosting, which is a one-bedroom unit), then that's pretty economical.
Note that there are places where you can get dedicated hosting for as low as $50 a month. As you compare providers, though, if you go that route, be very careful about the type of SUPPORT that is promised you. Maintenance? Backups? Technical assistance with configuration and troubleshooting problems?
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