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Provider	Nearest Location	Services	Price
SiteGround	Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States	Dedicated Managed Reseller Shared VPS WordPress	From $2.99	More Info	Get started
A2 Hosting	Michigan, United States	Dedicated Managed Reseller Shared VPS WordPress	From $11.99	More Info	Get started
Host Papa	Los Angeles, California, United States	Dedicated Managed Reseller Shared VPS WordPress	From $2.95	More Info	Get started
iPage	Waltham, Massachusetts, United States	Dedicated Managed Reseller Shared VPS WordPress	From $3.75	More Info	Get started
Domain.com	Boston, Massachusetts, United States	Dedicated Managed Reseller Shared VPS WordPress	From $3.75	More Info	Get started

What exactly is VPS Hosting?

When comparing VPS and shared hosting, VPS is the more secure and stable option, as shared hosting does not provide you with a dedicated server space. However, it is on a smaller scale and less expensive than renting an entire server.

VPS hosting is typically chosen by website owners whose traffic exceeds the limits of shared hosting plans but does not necessitate the resources of a dedicated server.

When should you use a Virtual Private Server?

Starting with a VPS plan from the beginning is a good idea. eCommerce websites, for example, that require secure payments in a fast and stable environment can greatly benefit from a virtual private server. In fact, if you store sensitive data or have to process online payments, a virtual private server (VPS) can help you reduce the risk of security breaches and identity theft.

A VPS hosting plan can also be beneficial if you anticipate traffic spikes on your site at specific times, such as in the case of an event planning or ticket-selling website. Game servers, such as CS:GO or Minecraft, and other resource-intensive websites perform much better on a virtual private server.

When is it time to upgrade to a VPS?

VPS hosting is typically regarded as the next step after your website has outgrown the resource constraints of shared hosting. If the most advanced shared hosting plan is no longer sufficient to keep your website running smoothly, you should consider upgrading to a VPS plan. In such cases, VPS hosting offers the best of both worlds: shared and dedicated hosting.

One of the most significant disadvantages of VPS hosting is having to manage your entire server environment on your own. You may face serious security risks and performance loss if your virtual server is not properly configured and maintained. Managed VPS hosting services have emerged as a viable solution to this issue. Consider it an improved version of VPS hosting that includes full technical support.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Virtual Private Servers

If you require a specific service, VPS hosting may be the best option for you. You can read about the benefits and drawbacks of running a virtual private server in the sections below.

Pro’s

It is more reliable and faster than a shared hosting server.
Because server resources like memory and processing power are guaranteed, there is little to no fluctuation in available resources.

Other server users’ problems and traffic surges have no effect on your site.

You are granted superuser (root) privileges on your server.

You have more privacy because your files and databases are not accessible to other server users.

It’s a simple service to scale. You can easily upgrade your server resources as your website grows (RAM, CPU, disc space, bandwidth, etc.).

Con’s

It costs more than shared hosting.

Setting up your VPS requires more technical knowledge, though there are numerous tutorials available online.

Server administration is more technically challenging than shared or cloud plans.

Improperly configured servers can lead to security flaws.

When you need more juice than Shared Hosting

A great choice for medium to high traffic, resource-intensive, and eCommerce websites, or businesses that expect rapid growth

Is VPS suitable for hosting?

VPS hosting is an excellent choice if you require a hosting service that can keep up with your rapidly expanding website. You have complete control over your server resources and, in most cases, a higher overall uptime because your server is not sharing its resources with other websites.

Why Do I Require VPS Hosting?

VPS hosting is essential for high-traffic websites and online stores. VPS hosting, as opposed to traditional web hosting, allows you to allocate server resources, making it easier to manage corporate websites and online stores, for example.

VPS over Shared

Because the hosting server’s resources are shared with other websites in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, a shared hosting plan is ideal for small personal websites. You get the server resources you need for a larger project in the Edmonton region, with VPS hosting and can allocate them as you see fit.

What are my options?

SiteGround

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SG Website Customer Service Top Notch!!
Vince D
Kolyo (SG customer service rep) was top notch! I had a tough issue with my site not loading the latest changes. Tips online clear the all cache areas did not work!! He dove into advanced properties of wordpress to clear up my issue. all is good now!!
I found the technical team very precise…
Zunaira
I found the technical team very precise in helping on any triuble shooting request, great help

A2 Hosting

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Problem Solved in less than 10…
J T
Problem Solved in less than 10 minutes!!!5 Star FTW
Perfect service provider for running my…
Nagen S
Perfect service provider for running my Apps 24/7

Host Papa

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Good company to work with
Harold W
HostPapa made it easy to set up my website and has consistently responded quickly to any technical issues.
No other provider I know has the level…
Rapha-El A
No other provider I know has the level of excellent customer service as Host Papa. I don't like chats when I want problems sorted asap. With HostPapa, however, these chaps know their stuff very well and never beat around the bush. I have found the chats very helpful. No matter what time zone I am in, they are available. The system works seamlessly anyway, but over the years, I appreciate their always being available and ready to go the extra mile.

iPage

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Excellent customer service
Illegii D
Sivashankari was Excel and helped resolve the issues with my website, in next to no time.Will definitely request for him, specifically anytime I need help. He does know his onions.
Amazing Technical Support From Shreevathsa
Oishi
I had a few very tricky technical support issues getting my site up and running after moving it and my domain to Ipage. There was no way I could have gotten the site up and running. But I got Shreevathsa in technical support, and everything was fixed in no time. Just amazing technical support, and absolutely zero wait time.

Domain.com

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A very helpfull service
Whynote T
A very helpfull service. Attending agent was very good. I need to know how to add 3 emails.
Very helpful and quick
danielkiseleov
Was very helpful and quick, and also managed to get me a discount code for my new domain.

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