Shared Hosting: your web site is hosted by a server that hosts also other sites. This hosting type is good for informational site, small business, and site that has a little bit of streaming media. This is the most affordable web hosting service. Dedicated Hosting: a server is dedicated to host only your web site(s). This hosting type is good for sites that have huge traffic. There is more flexibility in software. The server can be customized to meet your needs. Co-location: you provide server hardware with software installed. The Internet conectivity, server space room and surveillance are provided by the hosting company.