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Jun 8, 2021 Shared Hosting vs VPS. The entire subject of web hosting can be intimidating for many website owners as it’s an integral part of their site and without it they wouldn’t be able to function properly as a business. one thing we do know, as we have been in this business for many years is that you do not have to be techy in order to be able to know what you want form your hosting plan.
As its most common for beginners, most people start out with shared hosting. They have great user interfaces and they are easy to work with.
Although as soon as your business grows so should you hosting plan. You will then need something more powerful, either a VPS (virtual private server) or a dedicated server. When you finally go through with switching its normal to now know what to expect or what to do with your new hosting service. Here is everything you need to know about the switch from shared hosting to a VPS.
When to Consider Upgrading Your Hosting Plan
1. Performance Issues
If you’re experiencing performance issues then, sharing your server’s resources with other people might not be the best idea. Your website will be noticeably faster if you host it on a VPS. And we really do mean noticeably. It is said that the website loading time is improved by at least 300% if they are hosted on a VPS.
2. Increased Security Requirements
If when you switch to a VPS it is properly configured and protected, it will be far more secure than a shared hosting account. Unlike a shared hosting plan, your virtual private server is private to you and only you. With a VPS, the chances of someone accessing your data are limited, unless you grant them the access. When it comes to shared hosting, in case of a security breach or infection on any of the other sites hosted there, all the other sites will most probably be infected as well. So if you’re a growing business with important, confidential information, switching now would be best.
3. Resource Shortages
Shared hosting has a limited number of visitors it can handle on one site. One you’re really tipping the limits in visitors, you may notice that your site starts cutting visitors off sometimes. This may also be followed by warnings from your host that you are hogging too much resources.
4.. Exceeding Allowed Bandwidth
Some shared hosting plans place limits on the amount of bandwidth that your site can use per month. The more visitors you are getting, the more bandwidth is taken up.
If you see that you are using up your monthly allocation well before time, you urgently need to find a better hosting plan!
5. You need complete control
When your business needs change and you require complete control over your web hosting account to perform more advanced actions (eg. installing desired software, creating, deleting or suspending your cPanel account or setting permissions whenever you wish to) then, you need to switch to VPS as you get root access control with these hosting plans which is absent in shared server hosting.
Shared vs VPS Hosting: General Differences
| SHARED HOSTING | VPS HOSTING | |
| Server Resources | shared hosting customers share server resources | With VPS hosting, you’ll enjoy greater private disk space and higher overall resource availability. |
| Performance | As with any shared plan, other websites could possibly affect your website’s performance –it’s one of the risks that comes with a cheaper hosting plan. | VPS hosting offers better overall performance based on the bandwidth it offers users. |
| Security | Offers low security. While shared hosting is considered very safe, be aware that security breaches can occur simply because a common server cannot guarantee 100% security. | Higher security measures. You can ensure your site’s security with more robust safety features that are only available through VPS hosting
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| Scalability | Limited Scalability. If you exceed your visitor limit you might start receiving internal errors from your host. | VPS hosting allow you to scale more quickly and easily.
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Are You Ready to Move from Shared to VPS Hosting?
Now that you have familiarised yourselves with the basic concepts of both Shared Hosting and VPS, can examine the feasibility of moving hosting plans.
You know it is time to move to a VPS when your website has outgrown shared hosing but not enough to have your own dedicated server. By planning and monitoring your site, you can be ready to move instantly.
Take your time, find a provider and ask them to help you with migration, we know we certainly can. Whether it be it with the same provider or a new web hosting service entirely migrating doesn’t have to be stressful. Remember, choosing the right host, not just the right plan, is also a vital factor when it comes to hosting.
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