When users of shared hosting have exceeded shared hosting capacities, VPS is their next step forward. Alternatively, VPS is suitable from the beginning for sites with higher requirements like eCommerce sites or those that have increased security requirements.
There are many reasons why you might like to opt for VPS hosting.
For example:
Improved performance – All VPS accounts will get dedicated resources. This translates into much better performance since there is no need to wait for resources to become available when needed. Reliability is also increased by access to better data backup and restoration capabilities on VPS accounts.
Better security – The account isolation means that VPS is much more secure and stable than shared hosting environments. No matter what happens to others on the same server, VPS accounts will not be affected.
Scalability – With VPS you can easily and quickly increase the amount of resources available. This can be done in minutes even and as simply as by adjusting a sliding resource bar at times.
Cost effectiveness – Since resources are so easily scalable, VPS hosting is also more cost effective. You can opt to pay for the bare minimum of resources needed for your site and gradually increase them as your requirements rise.
Better customizability – With VPS accounts, you’re building an entire hosting environment from the bottom up. This means it can be created to your exact needs. You get to choose the Operating System (OS), web server, and more – plus configure them to your liking.
Websites which should consider using VPS hosting include:
Those with medium to high traffic volumes
Sites handling personal information
eCommerce websites or online stores
Needing special environments or custom applications
