Once you have created a great website that is all ready to be shared online you will require a web hosting platform. These platforms are the link between the websites and the visitors on the web. It is common that most often we get confused as to which service to use as there is in abundance of the same online.  There are shared, Managed WordPress Hosting etc. which the users have to choose from. Now each of them has their own features and comes with different benefits. Since the online world is filled with so many websites it is important that each step is taken after thorough research and understanding of the requirement of the business. Get aquatinted with a few technical terms as it will help you in your quest, along with that know your goals as the web hosting needs will change with time for you to reach your goals. 

The types of web hosting services

1) Shared web hosting service: - As the name suggests this is a service which is provided on a server which is shared by others. This main advantage of this plan is the cost-effectiveness sit provides. One can pay s little as $5-$10 per month for sharing server which is hosting thousands of websites. The disadvantage of the same is that the competition within the server is high; if you have a really popular site on the same server then it will adversely affect your performance. It is best suited for new sites which are just starting off and has a budgetary constraint. Once you are popular you can switch services.

2) Reseller Web Hosting:- These types of plans are hosting packages which are shared hosting account along with tools which help you resell hosting space. There is higher technical control, support for billing software and many other perks like
White label technical support
Free website templates
Private name server
These packages range from $15-$50, which depends on the features and resources. If you are planning on selling web hosting as a business this is for you. 

3) Cloud-based web hosting:- This is the latest technological addition to the hosting plans where hundreds of servers come together so that they work like a single giant server. The main aim behind is the as the requirements increase the hosting company can just simple add commodity hardware to make it a larger cloud. This is a very effective and flexible platform which responds to the increasing requirement quickly. This one will be able to accommodate more crowd to your website by making adjustments instead of just shutting the website and looking for a new server for the increased needs. They work on pay for what you use the structure which is a fair system of payment.

4) Managed web hosting: -  WordPress is a highly popular website building platform and thus many web hosting are offering something called Managed WordPress Hosting which is designed keeping WordPress features in mind. This platform keeps the WordPress installations up-to-date which in return keeps the site protected from any security threat and any threat from hacking and malware. The fact that it has so many advantages makes it a little expensive option than others. But with the compatibility and design, it is a great option for both new and established online businesses that are using WordPress as their original platform. 

The website owners also have options like owning the web hosting plan but the above mentioned are the most popular and most effective form of offering your website to the visitors. For any website owners, it is best to outsource this service and focus mainly on the website.