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Shared Hosting vs. Dedicated - Making the Right Choice
If you are in the process of setting up your own website, you probably have a lot of questions about web hosting. For instance, should you pursue a cheaper shared hosting package, or is it important to splurge for a dedicated host? Here are some questions you can ask yourself:

1. What is the purpose of my site? Is it for personal use, or are you hoping to make some extra cash on the side? Or is it your businesses gateway to the online world?

2. What kind of traffic do you think you will eventually have?

3. Will you want to hire a web developer to design your site, or is a free web builder sufficient for your needs?

4. What kind of functionality do you want the site to have?

Understanding your goals is the first step in planning your website, including whether to pursue shared or dedicated web hosting.