The downside is that the administration constraints remain the same. To manage a server is to manage a server and whether it is virtual or dedicated it does not change anything. You will therefore not be able to reduce the outsourcing costs. Often these costs represent more than 50% of the total budget.
The price, essentially. We could also cite, in certain cases (but it depends on the hosts), the flexibility of management, the ability to upgrade resources more easily, the simplicity of backup management ...
What is the advantage of a VPS compared to shared hosting?
Performance, in principle. But it is very questionable. There are shared hosts who have very generous resource allocation policies. Is it better to have 1 dedicated CPU, or 24 CPU shared with 100 other sites? There is no definite answer to this question and it will depend on each situation. Furthermore, VPS hosting remains a form of mutualisation, and depending on the virtualization technology used, also according to the hosting allocation policy (how many VPS per physical server), the famous so-called dedicated CPU which is for you allocated may be more or less available for your computing times ...
What is certain is that you keep the ability to customize your environment as desired. In the same way as a dedicated server, you remain the only master on board , and completely free to choose the system environment and applications installed on your server.
Conclusion on the choice of a VPS server: yes, BUT ...
VPS can indeed prove to be a good compromise, but on condition that you are not tempted to give in to ease: that of believing that it is as simple to manage as shared web hosting.
One of two things:
• Either you are a computer scientist and comfortable with server administration.
• Either you are not, in this case, do not choose a VPS server or put the budget and pay you outsourcing services.
Do not order a VPS telling yourself that everything will be fine and that your host will give you a hand if there is a problem. Do not, excuse me for the term, this beautiful bullshit, especially not with an e-commerce site, you would bite your fingers sooner or later.
Which host for an e-commerce site?
Now that you have understood the issues as well as the fundamental differences between the different types of hosting possible for your e-commerce site, it is time to move on to choosing the host.
You will find on this site many resources and articles on this subject, so I will just recall a few fundamentals, then then share with you a small special selection of e-commerce.
1. Choose a host that has a storefront . It is easy to check since when the host has existed, if it has a good reputation. Do not take any risk.
2. Do not hesitate to contact him before ordering: ask him questions and observe his response time, and the quality of these. The support of a host is at least as important as the hosting it offers.
3. Compare at least 3 web hosts before making your choice. Even more if you have time. It is important not to make a default choice, even if it has been recommended to you.
Here is my selection for hosting an online store:
1er choix possible : Infomaniak
Infomaniak remains a safe bet for your e-commerce site. This host has an excellent reputation, he is known in particular for the reliability of his network. Its application installer allows you to deploy Prestashop, Magento and 120 other applications in one click on your web hosting.
2. choices are possible at Infomaniak:
• Or the shared web hosting offer: complete and powerful offer from € 6 per month, it will suit the majority of small e-commerce sites;
• Or the managed cloud server offer : it is no more and no less than a VPS managed by Infomaniak, from € 29 per month.
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2nd choice possible: o2switch
If you have made the choice to turn to shared hosting, then you should consider the unique web hosting offer from o2switch. This host has chosen to focus exclusively on an offer, and a type of accommodation. You will therefore not be able to upgrade to a VPS or a dedicated server at o2switch.
That said, o2switch performance is known to be remarkable . The host has made significant efforts in this direction, which is almost to forget that these are shared resources. The price is also attractive: € 5 per month all inclusive, domain name included. For an e-commerce site, the quality / price ratio is excellent.
3e choix possible : Transcom Digital
Transcom Digital is a host of Bangladeshi origin which has built a solid reputation. For your e-commerce site, you can opt for classic web hosting or for VPS hosting, the datacenter in Bangladesh offering both formulas.
However, be careful, VPS is said to be "managed" but it is not a complete outsourcing like those mentioned in this article. This is help from the BD server hosting which results in automated or semi-automated actions on your server, such as updating the system, an anti-virus scan, etc. These services are a plus, but they do not in any way replace a real outsourcing service.
A good compromise at Transcom Digital can be the Business Plus plan . It is a high-end shared hosting on more powerful servers dedicated to this offer. The price is 19.99 € per month (promotion the 1st year) is close to him of a VPS, but with no doubt a lot of disadvantages less.
Conclusion
I hope this article has allowed you to move forward in your search for an e-commerce host. If you choose one of my recommendations, especially do not forget to come and leave a review and tell us how your experience is going with this host. The hosting world is changing rapidly and hosts are constantly under pressure to maintain their reputation. This is why I constantly reassess their quality of service taking into account technical criteria, my own experience, but also and above all your opinions.
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