Server hosting is basically having your own machine in a data centre. It’s a physical box that’s set up just for your business, so you’re not sharing anything with anyone else. It gives you steady performance and plenty of control, which is why people use it for busy sites or anything that needs a bit of muscle behind it.

Virtual server hosting works the same way from your point of view, but the server itself is split into several virtual machines. You still get your own space to run whatever you need, but you’re sharing the underlying hardware. It keeps the cost down and makes it easier to upgrade as you grow, which makes it the most popular choice for our clients unless a dedicated server is specified.