Getting to Know Shared Web Hosting and Semi-Dedicated Server Hosting

At GlowHost, we often get asked, “What is the difference between your shared hosting plans and semi-dedicated server hosting plans?” Now is the perfect time to write a blog entry to help our current and prospective customers understand the differences between our shared hosting plans and semi-dedicated server hosting plans. And I would like to introduce why GlowHost semi-dedicated servers are the best in the industry.

Semi-dedicated server hosting vs. shared web hosting

Semi-dedicated server hosting is very similar to shared web hosting. In fact, a semi-dedicated server behaves like a shared server in the sense that multiple accounts are on the same server with other users. But the difference, compared to conventional shared hosting, is that with semi-dedicated hosting, there are fewer accounts per server. Since each account only gets a percentage of the total server resources, you can enjoy the reliability and performance of a dedicated server, but at a fraction of the cost.

Semi-dedicated servers from GlowHost are the perfect solution for customers who have outgrown their standard shared web hosting plan but do not have the budget yet for a fully managed dedicated server or for customers who do not have the technical knowledge required to maintain their own dedicated server. Our semi-dedicated servers bridge the gap between shared web hosting and full-fledged dedicated server hosting. Moving to semi-dedicated hosting is an excellent transition before moving to your own dedicated server.

Why semi-dedicated server hosting from GlowHost?

We are experts at providing semi-dedicated hosting services. In fact, we have been building, maintaining, and providing semi-dedicated hosting services for years. So when you signup or move to GlowHost semi-dedicated hosting services, you will experience the following great benefits.

1.      Performance – Each GlowHost semi-dedicated server has a maximum of 30 slices, meaning if each website is assigned one slice, there will be a maximum of 30 sites per server. However, there can be fewer sites per server depending on how many slices are purchased by a single customer. Each slice account is limited to 1 domain to ensure your site can fully utilize the resources that come with your semi-dedicated hosting plan. With fewer accounts competing for server resources, you will benefit from increased server performance, faster load times, and quicker database access.

2.      Site management – GlowHost semi-dedicated server hosting plans give you access to cPanel control panel so you can manage your websites and hosting account. With cPanel installed on your semi-dedicated server hosting plan, you can perform almost all of your site management tasks through a simple web interface including creating email accounts, setting up databases, uploading and download files, and installing scripts to enhance your website’s functionality.

3.      Tech support and server management – By using GlowHost semi-dedicated hosting services, you get the same tech support as you would when you purchase one of our dedicated servers. Our technical support team will take care of your server by tweaking everything exactly to your liking. You will then be able to get on with the day-to-day tasks of running your website without having to manage, maintain, and update the server yourself.

4.      Lower costs – Since you are sharing the server with several other customers, we are able to split the cost of the server between server users. As a result, you receive competitive prices for all GlowHost semi-dedicated server hosting services.

There are many other benefits available with GlowHost semi-dedicated server hosting services and I will cover those in future blog posts. So if you have outgrown your shared web hosting account or you are ready to move to a semi-dedicated server hosting plan, make GlowHost your first choice.

Get started with GlowHost semi-dedicated server hosting services today

Are you ready for your own slice of a GlowHost semi-dedicated server? Order a semi-dedicated server from us today and experience all of the great benefits of semi-dedicated server hosting with GlowHost. Our semi-dedicated solutions are better than anything else you will find on the market today – guaranteed. Contact us today and ask questions. We’re here to help you with all your shared web hosting and semi-dedicated server hosting needs.

Learn more about GlowHost semi-dedicated server hosting or contact a GlowHost representative today to get up and running with your semi-dedicated server account.

3 thoughts on “Getting to Know Shared Web Hosting and Semi-Dedicated Server Hosting

  1. Diana

    Hi, I’m a graphic designer and designing my husband’s new company’s website. We are ready to purchase A domain, which I understand is FREE with your packages. We are interested in the Budget 3 Star Package for now since it’s a very simple site.

    1) What’s the difference between Shared Hosting and the other type server?

    2) What is Ruby on Rails? I know it’s PHG, but what is it? A program? Do I pay extra for it? Is it easy to use? I am designing my site w/ Dreamweaver. Will I need assistance?

    3) What is Fantastico. I know it’s a free script software but what is a ‘script’ and what does it do?

    4) Would like a more detailed explanation regarding ‘Toll Free Number”. How does it work?

    5) Is there a way to put the ‘Skype’ Icon along with a skype number/account?

    Reply
  2. admin

    Hello Diana –

    Welcome to our blog.

    First let me suggest to you a better place to seek answers to your questions.

    We have a presales forum here:
    http://glowhost.com/forums/pre-sales-questions/

    But there entire forum here is search enabled, and many answers to questions you have may be there already. The main page of the forum is here:
    http://glowhost.com/forums/

    If you have a question that you would like to ask in private, then you can use our helpdesk here:
    http://glowhost.com/helpdesk/index.php?cmd=newticket

    Just choose the pre-sales department.

    This blog isn’t an official support channel and is meant for general announcements and news related to GlowHost. Our techs and other smart people live in the forums and our helpdesk. I am just a lowly blog writer for GlowHost, and those guys can definitely help you out with anything technical.

    Reply
  3. linux guy

    definitely dedicated hosting is more favourable today in terms of highly traffic blogs. more n more package from hosting companies are affordable nowadays.

    Reply

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