Honestly, unless you're running an e-commerce site or need a private SSL, a shared IP is usually fine. I used to think I needed to use a dedicated ip for my blog, but after switching, I saw zero difference in speed.
The only real benefit? Avoiding blacklisting if your hosting neighbors spam. But that’s rare. Save the cash unless you *really* need it.
Check out Cloudflare’s free plan—it gives you some dedicated IP perks without the cost.
The only real benefit? Avoiding blacklisting if your hosting neighbors spam. But that’s rare. Save the cash unless you *really* need it.
Check out Cloudflare’s free plan—it gives you some dedicated IP perks without the cost.