Feeling lost choosing a hosting plan? You’re not alone.
If phrases like “shared hosting”, “cloud server” or “dedicated server” make your eyes glaze over, this guide’s for you.
We’re not here to impress you with server specs. We’re here to help you pick the right web hosting — based on what you actually need.
What Kind of Website Are You Running?
Start here. Your hosting plan should match the size, traffic, and complexity of your site.
Type Of site | What You’ll Need |
---|---|
Personal site, blog, portfolio | Basic shared hosting is ideal |
Business website or shop | Shared or cloud hosting with good support |
WordPress site | Look for optimised WordPress hosting |
Agency/freelancer with clients | Reseller hosting works well |
Busy, high-traffic site | Go cloud or dedicated |
Large-scale app or platform | Managed dedicated server or cluster |
The 4 Main Types of Hosting (and Who They’re For)
🧩 Shared Hosting
Your site shares a server with others — like renting a flat in a block.
Good for: Small sites, beginners, cost-effective needs.
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🔁 Reseller Hosting
You manage multiple accounts under one roof. Perfect if you look after client sites.
Good for: Freelancers, developers, agencies.
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☁️ Cloud Hosting
Resources are spread across servers. That means better uptime, speed, and scalability.
Good for: Businesses that need reliability or room to grow.
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💪 Dedicated Servers
The heavy-duty option. You get the whole machine to yourself — with full power and control.
Good for: Large platforms, busy sites, custom setups.
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Not Sure What You Need?
Don’t stress. You don’t need to learn Linux to make a good choice. The most important things are:
- Speed: Will your site load quickly?
- Support: Can you get help from someone who gets it?
- Flexibility: Can your plan grow with your site?
At Clook, we help people move to a solution which matches their needs.
So Which Plan Should You Choose?
Here’s the shortcut version:
- Start small → shared hosting
- Building sites for others → reseller hosting
- Want flexibility and better uptime → cloud hosting
- Need full power + control → dedicated servers
Still stuck? We’ll happily help you choose — no upsell, no waffle.