Free web hosting - As the name suggests, this service does not cost anything. People get a small amount of free space on a web server and can use it to host their simple web site. Usually the space is limited to one or two pages, and does not include other services such as databases, email or ftp. The pages almost always carry advertising for services provided by the web host.

Super low cost web hosting - With these plans you only pay for what you need. Get the absolutely lowest cost web hosting available.

Shared web hosting service - Many web sites are placed on the same server, often with the same ip address. Each site has a unique “virtual address”. The number of sites on a single server will range from a few hundred to many thousands. Since they are on the same server all domains share a common pool of server resources, such as RAM, CPU and storage space.

Reseller web hosting - This method lets clients of web hosting companies become web hosting companies themselves. Most plans work this way: a client purchases a block of space, often associated with a specific ip address, and is then able to use this space to set up many domains. These domain spaces can be used for the reseller’s own domains, or sold to other clients. Reseller accounts come with an interface that lets them set up packages, set pricing, and collect payments automatically. Reseller accounts range in capacity and features from very low cost shared space to full featured dedicated or colocated servers.

Other more expensive web hosting plans include Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS or VPS for “Virtual Private Servers), Dedicated servers and Colocation Hosting.

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