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Why did you buy VPS instead of shared hosting?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 3:28 pm

An article about why you might prefer a Virtual Private Server (VPS) over a shared hosting plan.

Shared hosting plans are great for small businesses and individual users who don’t need a lot of space. However, if you need more than a few gigabytes of storage, or you need to run a high-traffic website, a VPS is a better option.

Here are a few reasons to choose a VPS:

1. You can easily scale your website.

If your website starts to get popular, or you receive a lot of traffic, you can easily add more storage space, or increase the number of virtual servers. This is not possible with shared hosting plans.

2. You can use a VPS for high-traffic websites.

Shared hosting plans are great for smaller websites that don’t need a lot of resources. However, if your website needs to handle a lot of traffic, a VPS is a better option.

PRO TIP: If you are considering using VPS instead of shared hosting, there are a few things you should be aware of. First, VPS is more expensive than shared hosting. Second, VPS requires more technical knowledge to set up and maintain. Finally, VPS is not as scalable as shared hosting, so if your website grows quickly, you may need to upgrade to a dedicated server.

3. You can use a VPS for development and testing.

Shared hosting plans are great for testing your website before you go live. However, if you’re developing a website, a VPS is a better option because you can isolate your website from the rest of the internet.

This is not possible with a shared hosting plan.

4. You can use a VPS for security purposes.

Shared hosting plans are not ideal for websites that need to be protected from unauthorized access. A VPS can offer more security than a shared hosting plan.

5. You can use a VPS for a high-performance website.

A VPS can offer a higher level of performance than a shared hosting plan. This is especially important if you need to run a website on a low-powered server.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.