Most startup businesses try to cut costs and manage their initial costs of entering into any market. This usually means starting with a low-cost web hosting package. For most companies, particularly those not focusing on eCommerce activity, this means a shared hosting service.
Shared hosting is very popular and used to be the only low-cost option available for setting up a website. Today, VPS or virtual private servers offer an affordable option for startups, without the downsides of the shared hosting options. With a VPS the company has access to specific resources on the server, enhanced security, and the option to include more specific programming for their site and applications.
When VPS Is Not Enough
While VPS offers many benefits over shared hosting, it does have limitations for a growing company. For companies with a high volume of online activity, including the transfer of documents and data, the use of cloud-based applications and eCommerce activity, stepping up to a dedicated web hosting service is the next logical step.
The use of dedicated web hosting allows the company full control over their own independent server. However, the web hosting service maintains the server at their data center, which means the company does not have to physically manage and maintain the hardware.
With constant, proactive monitoring, immediate repairs to the physical hardware of the server and full control over the administration, programming, and security on the server, this is the ideal option for any growing company. The benefit of full access to all the resources of the server allows the company to prioritize processes and to provide unparalleled performance for end-users.
The choice of dedicated web hosting is essential for many businesses. Comparing the features of the current shared or VPS hosting programs to that of dedicated packages provides a clear picture of the advantages to the upgrade.