Although hosting and adult hosting may seem similar, there are significant differences:
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Higher Traffic: Adult hosting typically experiences higher traffic and data transfer, especially in transit. This results in increased bandwidth usage and infrastructure demands.
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Large Number of Files: Adult websites often have a vast number of files. It's not uncommon to encounter 500,000 files in a single directory or hundreds of videos for streaming on paid sites, requiring more storage and server resources.
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Poorly Written Code: Adult websites are frequently built with outdated or poorly optimized code, necessitating different and more secure PHP configurations to handle the specific demands and security risks.
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Increased Script Abuse and Attacks: Adult sites face higher rates of script abuse and attacks. This necessitates enhanced security measures to protect against frequent and sophisticated threats.
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High Load from Video Imports: Bulk video imports on tube sites can cause significant traffic spikes and server load, impacting performance and stability.
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Increased Technical Support: Adult hosting often involves more intensive technical support due to abuse reports, complaints from various groups and individuals, DMCA takedown notices, RTA (Real-Time Attack) requests, and police inquiries.
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International Traffic: Clients often purchase foreign traffic, causing a website that typically sees 100 unique IPs per hour to suddenly jump to 10,000 unique IPs per hour, significantly increasing server load and costs.
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Enhanced Monitoring: Besides standard service monitoring, adult hosting requires more detailed monitoring of services, IP addresses, and traffic sources to manage and mitigate potential issues effectively.