Web+Hosting

1.Standard Web Hosting Create a domain name on its servers so people can find out the website on Internet via URL and access it by domain name. By entering the URL like www.yahoo.com will be much easier than put down IP address or Internet protocol. Monthly Cost: $11 for unlimited services http://www.xo.com/services/hosting/websites/Pages/standard.aspx

2.Shared Web Hosting Shared (web) Hosting is defined as accommodates multiple Websites on a single server by allocating each site its own "slice" of server space. Most Web hosting companies provide shared hosting. Monthly Cost: $3.95

3. Virtual (Web) Hosting Virtual hosting lets a single server accommodate multiple Websites, with each each site getting its own "slice" of server space. Monthly Cost: Approx. $29 to $45 for 20GB to 2000GB.

4. Dedicated (Web) Hosting A Website that does not share space on a server with any customers. Is exclusive to one customer .Is only available on Unix-/Linux or Windows servers. It is for large, high-traffic or mission-critical Websites, and provide better security. (One customers) Suitable for Big Corporations, data-heavy organizations and active online communities.

Monthly Cost: Approx. $200 to $270 for 100GB to 2000GB.

Standard Web Hosting
 * Advantages & Disadvantages**
 * Cheaper Services for unlimited data and bandwidth
 * Quick and easy to set up
 * Cover World wide range by giving domain name as .ch/ .uk
 * Servers frequently breakdown or being hacked
 * Restricted files storage

Shared Web Hosting
 * Hosting companies can maximize their use of each server while reducing the cost for shared hosting customers
 * Customers get access to a Web-based control panel, while the hosting company manages the server itself
 * It can provide ample disk space, bandwidth and is available for both the Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems
 * It usually has a reduced level of security.
 * Creates a problem of limited resources.
 * Do not have permission to install programs

Virtual Web Hosting
 * The hosting company can make the most of its server resources and minimize costs for each individual customer on the server.
 * Customers can manage their own section of the server using a web-based control panel.
 * Usually the best and most cost-effective choice for basic hosting needs.
 * Control over server remains with the hosting provider.
 * Longer server response times.
 * Site interruptions due to traffic at other websites on the same server.

Dedicated Web Hosting your plan.
 * Eliminates the potential disadvantages of share hosting, long server response times and site interruptions caused by traffic at other Website on a shared server.
 * Greater ability to install and run software application other than those provided by the hosting company itself
 * Services to help you manage and maintain server, backup data, monitor server traffic, access technical suppose and upgrade
 * Most expensive charges
 * Web holding providers having responsible and physical access, instead of the users

Reference: http://www.webhostingreport.com http://www.webhostingjungle.com/dedicatedhosting/articles/potentialdisadvantages.shtml http://www.xo.com/services/hosting/websites/Pages/standard.aspx