Shared hosting is like living in an apartment building. Multiple websites share the same server resources (CPU, RAM, storage). You have your own space (website), but share the building's utilities with neighbors.

Pros:

• Very affordable (₦200-1,500/mo)
• Easy to use, no technical knowledge needed
• Pre-configured, ready to use
• Managed by hosting provider

Cons:

• Limited resources
• Other sites can affect performance
• Less control over server
• Not ideal for high traffic

VPS (Virtual Private Server) is like owning a condo in a building. You share the physical building (server), but your unit is completely private with dedicated resources (CPU, RAM, storage) that only you can use.

Pros:

• Dedicated resources (guaranteed performance)
• Full root access and control
• Better security isolation
• Easy to scale up

Cons:

• Higher cost (Coming Soon)
• May need technical knowledge
• More responsibility for management
• Overkill for small sites

Choose Shared Hosting If:

• You're starting a new website or blog
• You expect less than 50,000 monthly visitors
• You have a limited budget (under ₦2,000/mo)
• You don't need custom server software
• You want easy setup with cPanel
• You're running WordPress, Joomla, or basic PHP

Choose VPS Hosting If:

• Your site gets 50,000+ monthly visitors
• You need guaranteed, consistent performance
• You need to install custom software
• You're running an e-commerce store with high traffic
• You need full root access and server control
• You're a developer needing specific environments