Why Dedicated Server is better than Shared Web Hosting?

Dedicated and Shared, two opposite words that are the most important in the Web Hosting industry. You might be familiar with these words. Many of us always look at Shared Hosting packages to host the websites. Has anyone of us ever tried to know the disadvantage of being hosted on Shared Hosting package? In other words, why is having a Dedicated Server better than a Shared Hosting plan? If not, let us discuss the differences. Beforehanf though, let me define these two words quickly. In layman’s term, shared hosting is type of hosting where the resources of the main or physical server are shared between all the websites hosted on it, whereas, the dedicated server is fully owned by you, i.e., there is no other user sharing the resources with you. You have full access to all the resources available on your server. Now, let’s get back to the topic. So, why is the Dedicated Server better than Shared Hosting? Here is the answer.

A question to readers: Have you ever experienced or seen anyone sharing a room with any other roommates? Yes, you have! What do you think about their comfort? The answer would be, they live an uncomfortable life. They have to adjust in every part of their life. Similarly, it is with shared hosting. There are many issues that a shared hosting user might face, such as reliability, uptime, performance, use of shared IP address, unavailability of root/remote access, no capability of installing applications etc.

So what exactly are you sharing?

Reliability, Uptime, Performance: Your website uses the resources of same server that other websites use. If the any website on main server uses more resources, then this might slow down your website. If the resource usage of other websites are too much, then the server might not respond to requests for your website in a timely manner, thus you potentially losing a visitor or increasing your bounce rate. You might not get the promised uptime for your website. This might take the reliability of the hosting services in question. The recommendation here is to search for a reliable hosting provider that can handle such issues.

Shared IP address Usage: Unlike VPS or Dedicated Server, your website shares the same IP address as the other users on the server. For example if any of the users sharing your hosting are blacklisted by some search engines due to spam or phishing or any unwanted activity, then your website might also get included in the blacklist as it was hosted on the same IP address.

Unavailability of root/remote access: It is one more disadvantage of shared hosting that you do not get the root or remote access to your hosting account. You have to be dependent on the hosting provider for any changes that you on the account like rebooting the server etc.

No capability of installing applications: You cannot install any third party applications on your shared hosting account. Even if you ask the support of your hosting provider to get an application installed for you, they won’t assist you. Hence, if the website needs an application to be run then shared hosting is not for you.

Regular Server Crash: You may find server getting crashed frequently if any loading script like CGI is run on the server from any of the shared hosting user’s account. So, even if your hosting account or website is running without any loads on the server, it might be affected due to the performance of any other user on the server.

So to conclude, if you want better uptime, performance, reliability and want to feel a dedicated environment on the server without any lack of service on the network, select a Dedicated Server.

Velnetweb unveils new look homepage

Low cost web hosting company Velnetweb redesigns homepage

Velnetweb a low cost web hosting and domain name registration company, unveils its new look homepage which the company hope will help its existing customer and potential customer find information on the site more quickly. London based Velnetweb provides hosting and web address registration services  at the budget end of the hosting market.  A spokes person for the company said “we have not redesign our website for the past 4 years or so, our new design, apart from providing better interaction between us and our users also make use of some of the new technologies such as Web 2.0″ he continue “we hope our users like the new site as much as we do”.

Velnetweb also use the redesign opportunity to update its hosting packages and add new dedicated server leasing services to its offering. One of the most attractive package the company has just added to its share hosting offering is the discounted Velnet business plan which give customers 400MB of web hosting space and a free domain name. The offer is being used to launch its new site.

Other services Velnetweb offers includes ecommerce shopping cart website which uses Boss Cart Premium. SSL server certificate, CMS, hosted blogs packages powered by WordPress and a host of other hosting related services.

To find out more about Velnetweb hosting and related offering you can visit their website Velnetweb. They are doing a promotion offer which means if you quote “new homepage” you will get 20% discount off your hosting and domain name package.

You can discuss Velnetweb and other web hosting related issues at UK webmaster forum.

Choosing a server – VPS or Full Dedicated Server

Nowadays when it comes to web hosting there are so many choices in this field that people have a hard time on taking a decision about so many aspects. It is exactly the same thing that happens when it comes to choosing between a VPS (Virtual Private Server) and a dedicated server, while these two webhosting categories are very alike and confusion is unavoidable.

What are the major differences between VPS and dedicated server?

A VPS is a cheaper hosting method where numerous servers run on a solitary hardware installation assisted by virtualization software that runs on top of the machines’ OS. In contrast with traditional shared hosting, VPS permit users to have a separate OS and root access; therefore, even if there are multiple users on a similar server, all persons have their own personal settings. This solution offers hosting vendors access to deliver customer lower prices while they will not buy many server machines and the licensing costs will get lower, being charged on CPU number instead on users’ number.

 The conventional method of hosting is the one using a dedicated server. This one still holds top position when it comes to web hosting. In this situation, each server runs on a separate hardware installation devoid of sharing resources with other servers. It means renting a personal server, which allows users a total control on it. It is best to use when it comes to large websites with higher amounts of traffic and information. In contrast to using a VPS, with a dedicated server you’ll not be sharing the bandwidth with nobody else, load time and upload time become better than on VPS, but this comes, of course, with higher costs than with the VPS.

 The major question would be: What should I choose finally?

 You should approach this issue with great caution while choosing a wrong method could mean a step-back in your business. When it comes to choosing between those two, analyze your needs, see how you are up with the traffic pattern and what volume of traffic your website supports daily. Price should not be the major factor if your traffic is on a high edge and growing constantly. On the other hand, choosing VPS would be a best choice if your website lacks high amounts of traffic while it offers all the functionality and protection needed.

 Here are some features for both hosting methods apart:

Unique VPS features:
Easy setup
Each server works independently
Any software upgrade on a virtual server has no consequence on the others located on the same physical server
Each VPS has complete security and privacy
Lower costs

  
Unique Dedicated Hosting features:
Ability to run more advanced scripts
Dedicated bandwith
Faster CPU
Not sharing server with someone else

1&1.CO.UK – Best web hosting company in UK?

1&1.co.uk

Brief Introduction

This company claims to be one of the fastest growing companies in the field of web hosting and that is evidenced by their customer base of over 9million and the fact that they are adding almost 2500 clients every day. These figures have been corroborated by independent studies conducted by Netcraft and are sure to give customers the confidence that this company is going to be in existence for a long time and are financially very stable.

They were one of the early starters more than a decade back to offer customers online state of art technological and telecommunication solutions. Customers even then could chat online and enjoy other interactive services.

The company went public in 1998 and has been rewarding its shareholders with decent returns.

Services offered

a) Web hosting

The company has categorised its offering into 5 categories such as Beginners, Home, Business, Business Pro and Professional. They are currently running a very attractive scheme across all categories wherein you can signup and not pay anything for the first three months.

The features offered include web space, domain registration, external domains, usage of the internet and online account management facilities. The extent of bandwidth, space and domains offered obviously differ depending upon the package chosen. It is least for the Beginner package and maximum for the Professional one.

b) Email

IMAP/POP3 accounts with a 2GB capacity and email aliases are provided with this service with the Business, Business 1 and Professional packages getting unlimited email aliases facilities.

c) Website building

Building your own website is now easy without the need for any programming. Moreover you can also blog, get access to RSS feed and even share your photos online when you choose any of the packages barring the Beginner one.

d) Ecommerce

The Easy Setup option allows you to launch your online shop very quickly and you will find it convenient to sell your products or services thanks to the integration with eBay. Moreover, you can also get access to Marketing tools and eShop Management facilities to help you control and review your business in a much better fashion.

e) Marketing tools

Customers keen to receive quick marketing feedback can choose this feature which will enable them to chat live with customers, send them email based marketing material and even get website statistics. This is available for those choosing the Home, Business, Business Pro and Professional packages.

Strengths

* Strong track record
* Customised packages for different categories of customers
* Robust data center and choice of servers to meet any customer requirement

Support Provided

* Email assistance
* Access to technical support 24×7
* Access to product information on phone
* Online account management with single log in

What customers have to say?

Customers feel that this company offers them good value for money and has an attitude that is customer focused. They also feel that they can present them selves very professionally to their clients using the packages provided by 1&1.

Heartinternet.co.uk

Heart Internet

Brief Introduction

This company was started in the year 2004 by Jonathan Brealey and Tim Beresford and claim to be the second company growing the fastest in the UK. They have brought in a high degree of automation with the intent to present customers more control over their account and what’s more they have been able to keep the prices at very affordable levels.

They have experienced tremendous growth over the last half a decade and that has been possible due to their varied service offerings backed up by strong support and reliable back up systems.

Services offered

a) Domain names

Facilities such as multiple web forwarding and registering the domain through email are offered under this service. Free registration and transfer of existing domains is also in the package and at £2.79 per year, it appears to be a very reasonable rate.

b) Web hosting

They offer three types of packages by way of the Starter Pro, Home Pro and Business Pro packages with the Business Pro being the most expensive at £10.75 per month. The Starter and Home Pro packages are priced at £2.49 and £8.99 respectively.

All of them carry interesting features such as:

* Bandwidth without restrictions
* Facility of unrestricted emails and mail boxes
* Exclusive control panel for better account management
* Commercial use allowed

c) Reseller hosting services

The reseller professional account has been specifically customized to suit internet integrators, web designers and those wanting to set up their own hosting services. The features include unrestricted access to bandwidth, hosting of unlimited domains, usage of control panel that is branded as per the customer choice, option of adding unlimited Windows or Linux hosting accounts and the flexibility to create individual packages according to need.

At 29.99 per month, they claim to be offering some of the features free of cost.

d) Dedicated servers facility

They use the latest Dell and Intel technologies without charging for any set up. The processors used are Dual and Quad Core Xeon. Both Linux and Windows servers are supported with programming languages such as PHP, Perl & Python and ASP, ASP.net, .NET Framework respectively. Bandwidth provided is unlimited with instant web rebooting.

They also have a service level agreement in place.

Strengths

* Rapid growth within Europe, Middle East and Africa

* Web hosting services offered with rich features

* Powerful scripting tools such as phpBB, Word Press, Joomla and many more

* Consistently winning awards for customer service

* Judged by Deloitte as the company growing the fastest

* Consistently providing unrestricted traffic and web space over the last half a decade

Support Provided

Customers can chat live, send emails or call the Sales number 0845 644 7750 to solve problems they face on a day to day basis. The company claims to offer the quickest response time.

What customers have to say?

Customers are happy with the services and keep sending in their feedback as well as suggestions which the company takes note of and makes necessary changes to their processes and services.

They claim that they have implemented more than 1000 such ideas from customers till date.

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