We have experience in setting up and maintaining hosting for a wide variety of scenarios from self hosting from a computer in the office through to full off site dedicated servers. 

What do we recommend? Well, dependent on size we start with the cheapest and simplest solution – shared hosting. We are, after all looking to make things as simple as possible for you. 

Advantages of Shared Hosting for a Business Website:

• Cost-Effective: Shared hosting is the most affordable option, making it ideal for small businesses and startups with limited budgets.
• Easy to Use: Shared hosting providers often offer user-friendly control panels that allow you to manage your website without technical expertise.
• Minimal Maintenance: The hosting provider handles server maintenance, security updates, and other technical aspects, freeing you to focus on your business.
• Scalability: Many shared hosting plans offer options to upgrade your resources as your website grows, ensuring that it can handle increased traffic.
• Reliable Support: Most shared hosting providers offer 24/7 customer support to assist you with any issues.

Disadvantages of Shared Hosting for a Business Website:

• Shared Resources: Your website shares server resources with other websites, which can impact performance, especially during peak traffic times.
• Security Risks: If another website on the shared server is compromised, it could potentially affect your website as well.
• Limited Customisation: You may have limited control over server configurations and software installations.
• Performance Limitations: Shared hosting may not be suitable for high-traffic websites or resource-intensive applications.

We offer a solution that we believe dodges the majority of the disadvantages shown above, we review our hosting choices regularly to ensure we provide the best solutions for our clients.

Shared hosting is a great option for small businesses and personal websites with moderate traffic and resource needs. However, as your business grows and your website traffic increases, you may need to consider upgrading to a more powerful hosting solution like VPS or dedicated hosting and we can help you with this if you are there already or get there with us.