Where you host your business website matters more than you might think. A slow or insecure host can hurt your search engine rankings and expose your client data to hackers.
Let’s look at the differences between shared hosting and private managed cloud hosting, and why the latter is the choice for serious brands.
The Risks of Cheap Shared Hosting
Many businesses start with cheap shared hosting plans that cost only a few dollars a month. While this might seem budget-friendly, it comes with major risks:
- The Bad Neighbor Effect: You share server resources with thousands of other websites. If one of those websites gets a massive spike in traffic, your website will slow down or crash.
- Security Cross-Contamination: If a hacker exploits a vulnerability in another website on your shared server, they could gain access to your files and databases.
- IP Reputation Issues: If other sites on your shared server send spam emails, the server’s IP address might get blacklisted, meaning your company’s legitimate emails will end up in spam folders.
What is Managed Cloud Hosting?
With managed cloud hosting, your website runs on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) with dedicated resources. You are not sharing memory, processing power, or disk space with any other companies.
Here is what you get when you upgrade to managed hosting with JI Solutions:
- Isolated Environments: Complete separation from other websites, eliminating security cross-contamination risks.
- Automated Daily Backups: If anything goes wrong, you can restore your site with a single click.
- Free SSL certificates: Ensuring all traffic between your users and the server is encrypted.
- Dynamic Scaling: The ability to handle traffic spikes smoothly without crashing.
Is your website loading slowly or crashing frequently? Contact our hosting team to request a migration quote and check our managed SSD hosting options.