[SsmithS]

Hey guys: The title says it all...shared hosting (GoDaddy and HostGator), or set up own server, or a VPS?

Looking to keep most skids at bay is the goal.

[SiStemiC]

I would say shared one...

[TRH4CK]

VPS is better because you can use more CPU and dont have restrictions as much as on shared hostings.
Dedicated is better than vps, but expensiver.

I've never liked to use shared, vps was always the one I preferred XD

[SsmithS]

Thanks guys.

Just a standard website I'm worried about protecting as I learn more here, lol.

No submission forms for sql attacks, strong ass password/2-factor +telephone pin, ssl.

I would be worried about securing my own server, or even a VPS since I would guess a large hosting company has better resources like DDos protection, malware scanning etc. Or am I wrong?

[hahdbwoannniabs]

VPS is better because you can use more CPU and dont have restrictions as much as on shared hostings.
Dedicated is better than vps, but expensiver.

I've never liked to use shared, vps was always the one I preferred XD

This is wrong. Regardless of whether you have your own VPS, that VPS could be hosted on a dedi used by other customers who use VPSs, making the CPU restriction no different.

@OP if you're not poor, just buy your own dedicated server. Otherwise get a VPS.