Short answer
Developers and agencies generally need more control and flexibility than a basic shared plan offers, which makes VPS hosting a common choice for managing multiple client sites. Ayuni Host also offers reseller hosting for agencies that manage hosting on behalf of several clients.
What developers and agencies typically need
Developers and agencies often manage more than one website, sometimes for different clients, and need more flexibility than a single small business site requires. This can mean more control over server settings, the ability to isolate resources between projects, or a structure that makes it easy to manage several accounts at once.
VPS hosting for more control
VPS hosting, short for virtual private server, gives you a dedicated slice of server resources rather than sharing everything with other websites. This suits developers building custom applications or agencies running projects with specific technical requirements. Our guide on what is VPS hosting explains how it compares to shared hosting in practical terms.
If you are deciding between hosting types altogether, our comparison of shared versus VPS versus dedicated hosting is a useful reference.
Reseller hosting for agencies
If you run an agency that manages hosting on behalf of multiple clients, reseller hosting is designed for exactly that. It allows you to manage several hosting accounts under one setup, which can simplify billing and administration for agencies handling several client websites.
- VPS hosting suits developers who need more control over a single environment
- Reseller hosting suits agencies managing hosting for multiple clients
- Shared hosting plans, from $5 a month, can still suit smaller client sites with modest needs
- Free migration help is available if you are moving existing client sites to Ayuni Host
Security and SSL for client projects
Whatever hosting type you choose, client sites should have SSL certificates in place, and it is worth understanding website security options for any site handling visitor data. Our explainer on what an SSL certificate is covers the basics if you need to explain this to clients.
Choosing the right setup
The right choice depends on how many sites you manage, how much control you need, and how technical your projects are. If you are unsure whether VPS or reseller hosting fits your situation, our guide on how to choose a web hosting provider covers the general decision-making factors, and our support team is available through the contact page to talk through your specific setup.
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