This article is about the top 5 most believed myths about managed web hosting services. We have done our research to find the truth behind these myths so we could share it with web hosting customers everywhere.

Myth #1: Managed Hosting Costs Way More Than Dedicated Hosting

The truth is, managed web hosting actually ends up saving the user tons of money in the long run.

We have all heard the saying, “time is money” before. Managed web hosting eliminates the extra time that businesses would be spending on taking care of their own servers therefor allowing the company to spend extra time finding ways to further improve their business.

In the end, although managed hosting comes with an initial higher price tag, statistics show that it does save users money in the long run.

Myth #2:Managed Web Hosting with an Uptime Guarantee Will Keep My Website Online 24/7

99% of managed web hosting contracts have a loophole declaration in their terms and conditions that releases them from liability if your website were to ever go down.

For the most part, you can expect a managed hosting provider to live up to their guarantee, except in the event of a complete and total failure.

Myth #3: Managed Hosting Means Protection Against Viruses and Other Attacks

Most managed web hosting services offer some sort of security feature in place to protect against major threats and network attacks.

However, there are always new threats being released on the internet which makes it impossible to ensure you are 100% protected, 100% of the time.

For the most part, managed web hosting protects your site but there is by no means any sort of guarantee, otherwise hosting providers would not be able to stay in business the way that they do.

Myth #4: The Software Choices with Managed Web Hosting are Lacking

A bunch of “Negative Nellie’s” who simply love to complain about everything originally started this myth. The truth is, most of the reputable providers offer more than enough software options.

The fact of the matter is, in order for a web hosting provider to stay in business, they have to offer what customers want.

Myth #5: Managed Hosting is Completely Managed By The Hosting Provider

Managed hosting providers will handle most of the aspects of your server, but there may be some parts that you want to handle on your own.

Generally speaking, the amount of care a provider puts into managing your server also has to do with the amount of money you pay for it.