Hosting is the server where your site’s files live. There are different types, and which suits depends on your site’s size and needs. For the basic concept see what is hosting.
Shared hosting
Many sites share one server. It is the most economical and enough for small and mid-size sites. The downside: a busy site on the same server can slow you.
VPS (virtual private server)
You use a dedicated slice of a server. It gives more control and performance; set-up and maintenance knowledge is needed.
Dedicated server
The whole server is yours. For very heavy traffic and special needs; the cost is high.
Cloud hosting
Resources are scaled up and down flexibly. Suitable for sites with fluctuating traffic.
Static site
If pages are prepared in advance and served as plain files, the need for a powerful server falls; speed and security rise. The new version of this site was built that way.
How to choose
- Your site type: brochure, store, application?
- Expected traffic and seasonal swings; see handling seasonal traffic peaks.
- Speed and security expectations.
- Backups and support.
- Budget.
We can make the choice together: hosting and domains in Bodrum. For speed see Core Web Vitals, and for backups the website backup guide. For projects with season peaks such as Bodrum Orontes this choice matters more.