InMotion is one of only a handful of providers that allows you to host multiple websites on its most basic shared hosting plan.

Domains and SSL security are provided as standard, as are unlimited email accounts, a website builder service, and 24/7 dedicated support.

InMotion is hands down the best shared hosting provider, and well worth the extra buck or two a month if you can stretch.

Its Shared Starter plan begins at just $2.59/month, you will need to commit to a three year term to get that price.

Its shared hosting service can cost you as little as $2.75/month on a three year deal, but annual prices start at $5.95/month.

HostGator provide quality shared hosting at cost-effective prices.

Similar to the other providers in this article, you can pick up a shared hosting plan with Bluehost for just $2.95/month.

GreenGeeks’ shared hosting price starts out very competitive, but once you strip back the discounts, you’re left with a price range of $9.95 – $24.95/month, which is a little steep.

As with most shared hosting providers, A2 offers three tiers of plans.

The authors have taken a close look at shared hosting plans, because it’s the cheapest type of hosting.

If you find that your website is outgrowing a shared server – if you’re starting to upload more content or receive more monthly traffic, for example – it’s probably time to upgrade to a hosting type with more resources.

You’ll have more control over your hosting experience, but the authors don’t recommend starting with a dedicated plan unless you’re running a website that needs a lot of power and security, like a large online store.

It’s a lot like shared hosting, except your site is stored on multiple servers – which means this is a more flexible option should anything ever go wrong.

Hostinger offers the cheapest shared hosting, with plans starting at the equivalent of just $0.99/month.

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