The three most common types of hosting differ in how much of the server is yours and how much you share. Picking the right type from the start saves money and avoids painful migrations later.
Shared hosting
Multiple websites share one physical server, including its CPU, memory and disk. The hosting company isolates each customer's files and databases so nobody can read anyone else's data, but the underlying hardware is shared. This is the most affordable option and is the right choice for:
- Small business websites with under ~100 000 visits per month.
- WordPress sites, brochure sites, portfolio sites.
- Anyone who wants the host to handle server admin, updates and backups.
Reseller hosting
Reseller hosting is shared hosting with extra layers of admin tools (WHM) so you can split your space into smaller cPanel accounts and sell those on to your own customers. It is how web design agencies and IT support companies build a recurring hosting income stream without buying a server. We handle the hardware, security and software updates; you handle the customer relationship and billing.
Dedicated and cloud servers
A dedicated or cloud server is an entire machine for you alone (or, for cloud, a slice of a powerful host with guaranteed dedicated resources). You get root access, can install any software, and your performance is not affected by what other customers do. This is right for:
- High-traffic websites or web applications.
- Custom server software that shared hosting will not run.
- Resource-intensive workloads like large databases, video processing, or data pipelines.
Quick decision tree
Building one website? Start with shared hosting. Want to host websites for clients? Reseller hosting. Need full control or specialised software? Cloud server. You can always upgrade later - we will migrate your sites for you for free, with zero downtime.
Need a hand?
The Trinico Cloud team is in South Africa and replies during local business hours. Reach us via WhatsApp, e-mail or a support ticket - whichever suits you best.
