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Provider	Nearest Location	Services	Price
iPage	Boston, 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
Host Papa	Toronto, Canada	Dedicated Managed Reseller Shared VPS WordPress	From $2.95	More Info	Get started
SiteGround	Ashburn, Virginia, 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

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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 Nova Scotia, Canada, a shared hosting plan is ideal for small personal websites. You get the server resources you need for a larger project in the Nova Scotia region, with VPS hosting and can allocate them as you see fit.

What are my options?

iPage

Real customer reviews

I called about an email issue I had…
Richard
I called about an email issue I had with my Fatcow account, and spoke to Ivan, my customer service rep. She did a bang-up job, calm, patient, professional, pleasant, prompt, and serious. She helped me resolve my issue. She rocked!
Outlook difficulites with ipage email accounts
Betsy
Had recurring problems with ipage email accounts in Outlook. So glad I got to chat with Shreedevi. She was super knowledgeable and very astute.

Domain.com

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I was having issues getting my website published
Robin W
I was having issues getting my website to publish. I chatted with someone who fixed it in a few minutes. They told me what was wrong and where to look next time if I have the same error. Great Service
I made a mistake on clicking their ad
Natalie A
I made a mistake on clicking their ad. I thought it was GoDaddy that I was registering my domain with! Sadly, I now have to wait 60 days in order to transfer. I now paid so much money for a 2 year plan and that is even non refundable. I'm so sad and disappointed. I hope they will stick to their word in transferring my domain. To be continued...

Host Papa

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Fast and personal customer support
TedHTS
Fast and personal customer support. Highly recommended!
The customer service from HostPapa is outstanding
Vicki F
The customer service from HostPapa is outstanding. Whenever I open a ticket with a problem or a question they reply within 24 hours with clear instructions or answer.

SiteGround

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I transferred to Site Ground a month…
Doc M
I transferred to Site Ground a month ago, and the whole process has gone smoothly. Their customer support is the best. They are efficient, and understand your questions immediately. I highly recommend Site Ground.
Very clear and efficient communication
Robin B
Very clear and efficient communication. Exptremely swift response time. Operator was very much focussed on my issue, not trying to do 3 other things at once.

A2 Hosting

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Their "support" is a joke
StrangeAsAngels
Not a bad hosting platform but god forbid you need support. The support is terrible. You will get people who don't understand the problem. You will get people with limited knowledge. You will get people who don't understand that PST is not EST and will call you at the crack of dawn and then follow up with some lame email saying "I think you meant PST" when my ticket clearly said PST.After two weeks with an open ticket, I finally fixed the issue on my own with zero "support" from A2. SiteGround, way better....
awesome support
Piyush A
awesome support , a2 hosting is really amazing hosting company

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What exactly is VPS Hosting?​

When should you use a Virtual Private Server?

When is it time to upgrade to a VPS?

Benefits and Drawbacks of Virtual Private Servers

Pro’s

Con’s

When you need more juice than Shared Hosting

Is VPS suitable for hosting?

Why Do I Require VPS Hosting?

VPS over Shared

What are my options?

Real customer reviews

I called about an email issue I had…

Outlook difficulites with ipage email accounts

Real customer reviews

I was having issues getting my website published

I made a mistake on clicking their ad

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Fast and personal customer support

The customer service from HostPapa is outstanding

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I transferred to Site Ground a month…

Very clear and efficient communication

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Their "support" is a joke

awesome support

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