If you’ve ever wondered how your website actually shows up online, the answer is hosting. Without it, your site is just a collection of files sitting on your computer. Hosting takes those files and places them on a server connected to the internet, so when someone types in your domain name, your website loads on their screen.
Think of hosting as the home for your website—it’s where all the files, images, and data live. Let’s look at the most common types of hosting available today:
Shared Hosting
Your website shares space with many others on the same server. This is affordable and fine for small, low-traffic sites. But if one site hogs resources, the others can slow down.
Virtual Private Server (VPS)
A VPS still shares a physical server, but you get a dedicated slice of resources for your site. This means better performance and stability without the cost of a full server.
Dedicated Server
With a dedicated server, all resources are yours. This is powerful, but also expensive and requires technical know-how. Unless you have IT staff or want full control, this usually isn’t necessary for small to medium businesses.
Cloud Hosting
Instead of relying on one physical server, your site exists across multiple servers worldwide. This setup can reduce downtime and improve scalability. Cloud hosting is now more mainstream than it was just a few years ago, and many businesses use it for peace of mind.
The Traverse Web Difference
At Traverse Web, we don’t just “park” websites on a server—we thoughtfully manage them. That means:
- Fewer sites per server for better performance.
- Proactive security to protect against hacks.
- 24/7 monitoring so issues are fixed fast.
- Optimized resources tailored to your website’s needs.
Our goal is simple: secure, reliable, and fast hosting so you can focus on running your business—not troubleshooting tech problems.
📞 Call us at 231-409-5999 to discuss your hosting needs.
And stay tuned for our next article: Where You Host Your Website Really Matters.