{"id":15699,"date":"2023-09-18T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T00:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=15608"},"modified":"2025-09-11T18:16:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T10:16:33","slug":"business-hosting-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/business-hosting-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Telltale Signs It\u2019s Time to Upgrade to Business Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many small businesses \u2014 especially those that have just started out \u2014 tend to prefer shared hosting<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">over other server solutions. While shared hosting is a cost-effective option, many hosting plans often offer limited resources that restrict your business\u2019s room for growth.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s vital to keep an eye on the slightest of signals indicating you\u2019ve maxed out your current hosting plan. Otherwise, your visitors could experience unnecessary downtime, hurting your reputation and revenue in the long run.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">That\u2019s<\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> why <\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">we\u2019re<\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> excited to <\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">introduce the all-<\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">new<\/span> <\/span><a href=\"\/business-hosting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=business-hosting-upgrade&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">C<\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">razy Domains<\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> Business Hosting<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> \u2014 <\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">a<\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> hosting <\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">plan <\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">for <\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">powerful business websites <\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">that need more speed, server resources, and security features.<\/span> <span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">It\u2019s<\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> an ideal next-level solution for businesses looking to accommodate their growing business needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">So, is it time to upgrade your hosting plan? Here are five red flags to look out for.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/business-hosting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=business-hosting-upgrade&amp;utm_content=banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-53950 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Banner-Business-Hosting-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Banner-Business-Hosting-1.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Banner-Business-Hosting-1-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">5\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Warning Signs T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hat You\u2019ve Outgrown Your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shared Hosting\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Slow\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">oading\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ime\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/slow_loading_time.png\" alt=\"Slow loading time\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/slow_loading_time.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/slow_loading_time-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/slow_loading_time-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/slow_loading_time-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f your website takes more than three seconds to load, over\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkwithgoogle.com\/marketing-resources\/data-measurement\/mobile-page-speed-new-industry-benchmarks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enterprise-level shared hosting plan<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This means for every second of delay in page loading time, you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019ll\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">end up losing both customers and revenue<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With shared hosting plans,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">page load speed can be a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">major problem.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Server\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">resources in a shared setting are evenly distributed among all the websites hosted on the server. As a result, the loading time for each\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">site\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">increases and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">its\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">performance\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">suffers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uses site speed as a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n SEO\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">metric<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0if your website isn\u2019t up to speed, you\u2019ll get\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a low ranking\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in search engine results<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0pages (SERPs)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">RECOMMENDED: <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"\/learn\/local-seo-tips-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Local SEO Tips and Tricks for Small Businesses<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sudden\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">raffic\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">pikes\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Getting a lot of online traffic isn\u2019t always a good thing \u2014 especially if your hosting plan isn\u2019t cut out for it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Traffic spikes come and go in any business. They may be because of a new product launch or a viral social media campaign. You may get page visits to download your free resource or make an actual purchase.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most shared hosting plans can\u2019t handle traffic surpassing more than 10,000 visitors per day. A sudden traffic spike can affect your site\u2019s functionality \u2014 or worse, crash it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Upgrading to the best business hosting plan helps you overcome this obstacle. Better handle traffic spikes with a larger bandwidth and storage capacity with an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"\/business-hosting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=business-hosting-upgrade&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enterprise-level shared hosting plan<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unnecessary do<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">wntime\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unnecessary_downtime.png\" alt=\"Unnecessary downtime\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unnecessary_downtime.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unnecessary_downtime-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unnecessary_downtime-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unnecessary_downtime-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Did you know that an hour of downtime can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitepulse.com\/blog\/website-downtime-cost-impact-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cost as much as $400,000<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for major corporations?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Downtime is not just unprofessional, but it\u2019s also taxing in terms of productivity standstills. Imagine a user visiting your website and finding out it doesn\u2019t load. Such downtime can cost you a ton of qualified leads and push your SEO rankings in a downward spiral.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019re using a shared hosting plan, make sure your web host offers a valid uptime of at least 99%. If the downtime is any longer than that, it\u2019s time to go for an upgrade.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improper\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ecurity\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ractices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/improper_security_practices.png\" alt=\"Improper security practices\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/improper_security_practices.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/improper_security_practices-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/improper_security_practices-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/improper_security_practices-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensuring protection of all sites under shared hosting can be a tad bit challenging for some providers. This increases your chances of falling victim to vicious online attacks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s advisable to contact your hosting provider the second you come across a possible cyberattack. No website is too small to be exploited. Ask your web host whether they can back up your data and how quickly they\u2019ll be able to protect or restore your website in case of an attack.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019re not satisfied with the answers to your queries, it might be time to switch from shared hosting to business-level hosting as soon as you can.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">RECOMMENDED: <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"\/learn\/best-website-security-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">5 Best Tools to Check Website Security<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unmet\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ustomi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ation\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">eeds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unmet_customisation_needs.png\" alt=\"Unmet customisation needs\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unmet_customisation_needs.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unmet_customisation_needs-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unmet_customisation_needs-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unmet_customisation_needs-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As your business begins to take on a bigger shape, you\u2019ll need a lot of extra space to store images, videos, and website files. A bigger business would also entail multiple email accounts and domains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shared hosting lacks these extra features. With shared servers, you\u2019ll either have to operate within a predefined data limit, or you\u2019d have to pay auxiliary charges. Even so, most shared hosting providers won\u2019t offer you any access to basic root functions, preventing you from making quick site modifications as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By upgrading to a Business Hosting plan, you can use numerous hosting control panels, coupled with an array of root directories. This makes it easy for you to tailor your hosting features to your specific needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get a hosting plan that delivers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you see a sign or two from the list above, it\u2019s time to upgrade to a more advanced hosting package. Your expanding business needs more server resources to handle increasing traffic and guarantee data security.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business Hosting offers more disk space to host your website and emails <\/span><em><span data-contrast=\"none\">and <\/span><\/em><span data-contrast=\"none\">bigger bandwidth for more users and site traffic. You also get your own static IP address, which allows for better remote communication, more data protection, and easier networking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take your business to new heights! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Get in touch<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or <\/span><a href=\"\/business-hosting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=business-hosting-upgrade&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enterprise-level shared hosting plan<\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many small businesses \u2014 especially those that have just started out \u2014 tend to prefer shared hosting over other server solutions. 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