Shared Hosting

Origin of Shared Hosting and SNI
Shared hosting started in the 1990s when providers learned to run many sites on one Unix server using virtual hosts. With HTTP/1.1’s Host header, a single IP could answer for many domains, which made entry-level hosting affordable. HTTPS initially complicated this, since the server had to present a certificate before knowing the hostname. Server Name Indication (SNI) solved it by sending the requested hostname during the TLS handshake so the server can select the right certificate on a shared IP. As SNI became universal, encrypted traffic became practical and inexpensive on shared plans.

What Shared Hosting Is
In shared hosting, many independent websites live on the same physical or virtual server and share CPU, memory, storage, and network capacity. Each site has its own user account, file space, databases, and email, all managed through an easy control panel. NixiHost maintains the operating system, web server, PHP and other runtimes, databases, and security updates. Because the infrastructure is shared, pricing stays low while still including essentials like domains, email, SSL via SNI, and one-click app installers.

Why Shared Hosting Fits Most Users
Shared hosting is ideal for blogs, portfolios, small business sites, and most WordPress installs. It delivers reliable performance, automatic security updates, and a simple management experience without server administration. As your audience grows, NixiHost provides straightforward plan upgrades and complementary services, so you can scale smoothly while keeping your focus on your site and your business.