[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The world of hosting for ecommerce websites is so diversified that you may find it impossible to choose one type of hosting or another. Most new online shop owners look for affordability. When it comes to cheap hosting, few choices can beat shared hosting packages.
Actually, we can’t think of any that do…
Shared hosting is undoubtedly the most affordable one but is it right for your Magento project? To answer the question, you’ll have to look at the benefits and the limitations of shared hosting. It gives you access to limited resources because you’re sharing server space with other hosting company clients.
In addition, shared hosting is not optimal in terms of website security (which is so important when people are giving you personal and financial details). Shared hosting, however, can reduce your operational expenses in the beginning. If you’re running a Magento online store, you’re probably wondering whether shared hosting is a good choice or if you should look at other products. A Magento store can run on all kinds of hosting. To ensure optimal website performance, however, you’ll need to keep a couple of essentials in mind.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Running Magento on Shared Hosting”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The short answer to the question posed in the title is “yes.” A Magento store can run on shared hosting. Depending on the size of the website (number of files, number of extensions, number of products) and the anticipated traffic, however, shared hosting could lead to subpar performance. Shared hosting gives access to limited resources, as we’ve already told you time and time again. Thus, it may seem right when you’re just getting started.
As your website grows both in terms of products and clients, however, you may start experiencing slowdowns. You want to give your clients a wonderful experience to make them come back and shop from you again. That experience will fail if the website takes a long time to load.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”How to Determine if Shared Hosting Is a Good Choice”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To decide if shared hosting is the right product for your Magento online shop, you’ll have to examine a number of key considerations:
- The complexity of the store – functionalities and number of products
- The number of extensions you’ve added
- The complexity and the size of the Magento design template
- The traffic you’re getting (and the anticipated future traffic)
- The location of most people who are visiting your website (local hosting will contribute to a website that loads faster)
- The browser that your website visitors are using
- The internet connection speed your customers are relying on to access your shop
You’ll have limited information about some of these essentials when getting started. Thus, you can choose shared hosting for the first months of operating your Magento store. In time, Google Analytics will provide more data on traffic and the factors affecting the individual customer’s experience. When you have this information, you can decide if you’re going to continue using shared hosting or if you’ll move on to another hosting type.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Hosting Alternatives”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Hosting Alternatives
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The good news is that alternatives to shared hosting exist and some of them are budget-friendly. Ensuring a strong start right from the start is essential for some website owners. If you’re one of these people, shared hosting probably doesn’t appeal to you.
Virtual private server (VPS) hosting is another cost-efficient hosting product that will give you access to more resources and enhance the performance of your online store. VPS hosting gives you better control and the performance of your website isn’t dependent on peaks and lows experienced by other clients of the hosting service provider (like in the case of shared hosting). This product is the second most affordable after shared hosting and it can support your website’s growth for a longer period of time.
Cloud hosting is another opportunity worth exploring. Its biggest benefit is scalability. You’re using the resources that your website needs right now. As your online store grows, you can scale up effortlessly. Cloud hosting varies greatly in price precisely because it supports so much scalability. If you’re interested in this product, contact several service providers and get quotes. Chances are that the monthly fees will be very different.
Dedicated server hosting is a final choice and it happens to be the most expensive one. Most Magento online stores do not need dedicated server hosting. In the event of using this product, you’ll have an entire server dedicated to your hosting needs. The hosting company will be responsible for its upkeep and maintenance. Dedicated hosting is only suitable for very complex, very large projects that have massive traffic. In such instances, the expenditure will be justified because dedicated hosting will give your Magento website an optimal performance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”The Reputation of the Service Provider Also Matters”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
The Reputation of the Service Provider Also Matters
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The type of hosting isn’t the only element you should be looking at when setting up your Magento store. The reputation of the service provider may be even more important. Shared hosting products are not created equal.
If you’re provided with quality customer service and an uptime guarantee, the shared hosting provided by one company could be much better than VPS or cloud hosting provided by another. As you can see, there are many things to think about when choosing hosting.
So, start researching early enough. You can use our Hosting Finder tool to find the service that is suitable to your needs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
