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Who doesn't know this famous joke? Porn rules the internet, and substantial money is made from it. So, how does it work with hosting porn content? Is adult hosting really necessary for porn?
Every day we encounter clients on our hosting service who are unsure if their adult-oriented websites need adult hosting. Adult hosting, also known as porn hosting, is Shared hosting on a server with higher performance and different web and database server settings. Administrators have more work with such servers because they must handle sudden visitor spikes, various types of attacks, complaints from copyright protection agencies, inquiries from banks and payment gateways, and, not least, the Police, DMCA, and ICANN. Naturally, this leads to higher costs for adult hosting compared to regular hosting.
Another reason for the higher cost is the lack of quality CMS systems for porn websites. Paid and free web systems for adult sites are often ten years old, and the server needs adjustments to get the site running.
A common issue is the short open tag. The creator tried to make their job easier by using <? instead of the standard <?php script tag. This feature was deprecated in PHP 5.3.0.
Another frequent problem is setting up and running ionCube Loader for easy addition and uploading of porn videos. No administrator will be thrilled to install ionCube Loader on an entire server. Often, we encounter clients who need ionCube Loader set up for a specific site. Setting it up locally is not a problem, and we handle it promptly.
Websites that Don't Need Adult Hosting:
Conversely, adult hosting is not necessary for casting agencies, erotic salons, and story websites. Simply put, adult hosting is not needed for sites that do not deal with the direct distribution of porn through their web, sites where very high traffic and visits are not expected.