When should you upgrade your website hosting to a virtual private server (VPS)? 

The term VPS (virtual private server) refers to a computer that contains all the applications and data needed to operate a certain program or website. It is called virtual because it requires only a fraction of the inherent physical attributes of the server which are in turn maintained by an umbrella service provider. But you can get access to your dedicated resources on that hardware. Let us understand, When should you upgrade your website hosting to VPN. 

1. Increased Traffic and Resource Needs

When a website begins to receive traffic volume or when scaling to grow operations, you need a VPS. That probably means a lot of people struggle to handle higher traffic volumes. Hence, there are high chances of slow speeds which might cause the server to crash. On the other hand, a VPS ensures full control of dedicated resources to increase capacity. 

2. Need for Improved Performance  

When you start to see that there is a decrease in the speed and performance of the website, it may be time for an upgrade. A feasible alternative is a VPS that comes with higher RAM, CPU, and storage when compared to the shared hosting bringing higher efficiency of loading pages of the website and enhancing the experience of users who visit the site. This is especially important if you plan to improve SEO ranking by increasing the number of visitors to the site.

3. Security Concerns

If you capture and collect valuable data such as customer information or payment details which needs to be protected at a service level, security is needed. Assuming this concern entails the improvement of security and therefore moving to the VPS is beneficial in this aspect. VPS does not share users and it isolates your website, reducing the risk of security breaches and thus a lower chance of any form of attack. 

4. Running Complex Applications

If you have apps which might require heavy resource usage, scripters or software that needs configuration then a VPS can do it. This is impossible to accomplish within shared hosting. Therefore, VPS is required to be set within the server. 

5. Frequent slowdowns on Shared Hosting

If your shared hosting plan frequently slows down or responds slowly, it means your website does not fit into the current environment. Here, VPS will be more stable and reliable than a Web hosting service so that downtime will be less frequent and the site up more often. 

6. Need for Root Access

In case, you need to access the root of the server to install more software, to configure the server appropriately then having a VPS is imperative. Shared hosting has the drawback of not letting you access root control and thus is restrictive on the environment on your server. 

7. Expanding E-Commerce Operations

If you want to expand your site with more transactions or want to store more customer details then VPS is the best option. If you are looking to expand your E-commerce site, VPS can do it all. With the help of VPS, it will be much easier and flexible flexibility to manage and assist greater amounts of traffic and offer safe shopping. 

8. Hosting Multiple Websites

If you are running several sites and wish to guarantee that all these sites work efficiently without any hurdles, then using the VPS server works best. VPS will enable you to distribute the resources in a much better way. 

9. Planning for Future Growth

If you have plans that in the future, there is expected growth either in terms of traffic, content or functionality, then it would be wise to have your website hosted in VPS. This makes migration easy and can prevent problems from arising in the future. It will also create a pleasant atmosphere and easy access to all your different sites.

10. Customization and Flexibility

If your website has unique server requirements or special software then VPS can only take charge of it. In shared hosting it is not possible for the server to do it. VPS will allow you to change any kind of settings as per your requirements. This is especially important for companies that require a company-specific solution to hosting. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is possible to list several obvious signs that it is high time to change the type of hosting and switch to VPS. When you move your website to a VPS, you can be confident that your website will have the allocated resources, security, and flexibility that will help to improve your website traffic and user satisfaction, which will improve the expansion of your online presence. 

If you’re considering upgrading to VPS hosting and need expert advice, contact us at 046 9241535 or email hello@flowebdesign.ie.