UPGRADE YOUR WEB HOSTING TO A DEDICATED SERVER

Most companies reach a point where they need to update the web hosting of their website in order to continue to provide their users with optimal navigation on their website . Shared hosting can be a way to start your business, however, if you know a growing business, your web hosting formula can be quickly outdated.

It is often difficult to determine when it will be necessary to think about changing the type of web hosting.  Indeed, if you are able to see the limits of a shared hosting for your website, you will certainly be able to take the step towards a dedicated server at the right time.

When to make the change?

All the websites are different, it is the same for shared hosting. Thus, there are some indicators that will let you know that it is time to migrate to a dedicated server.

1. Slowness of your website

If the performance of your website is getting worse , it may be time to switch to a dedicated server. If your visitors often have a server error page or have to wait a long time for your website to load, it is best to go to a dedicated server.

2. Traffic increases

Does your monthly traffic increase on a regular basis? When the traffic on your website increases continuously, it is certainly wise to migrate to a dedicated server before it becomes a problem

Many Webmasters have already faced the server error page just when one of their message has become viral. Do not let a bad choice limit the potential of your business.

3. Running multiple sites

If you have several websites , it may be advantageous to put everything on a single dedicated server.

What are the benefits of dedicated servers?

A dedicated server can be an incredible asset for your business. However, upgrading to a dedicated server also means that you will need to increase your technical skills, or take someone with knowledge in the area of ​​server management. Managing a server can be tricky but interesting.

1. Full control of the server

Being on a dedicated server means that you have control over all server resources . You do not share resources with other websites. Sometimes other sites may end up taking all the resources of a server, which can mean slowing down yours.

Some dedicated servers require some additional technical knowledge. You will need to be able to upgrade and maintain the server . Some hosts have support options and teams trained to help you. LWS offers a team of technicians at your disposal to assist you in this maintenance.

2. Increased security

If you have to migrate to a dedicated server, you must also have a lot of valuable information stored on your website . For this reason, increasing the security of your site will become important. Dedicated servers are naturally safer because there will only be your site on the server.

3. Increase the speed of your website

Your website needs to be fast nowadays. If your website does not load fast enough, you run the risk that your visitor will see elsewhere even before the download of the page.

A properly configured dedicated server is a sure way to ensure the speed of your website , even when it's flooded with traffic.

If your website knows any of the signs listed above, then it will be useful and preferable to migrate to a dedicated server.