Website owners know the importance of a dedicated server for optimal performance and uptime, but how do you choose the best VPS host for your business? Whether you’re on a budget or looking for a reliable server, here are four tips so you can make a better decision.
Affordable
The right kind of dedicated server platform is one that fits your budget. If the monthly price is too high then it’s a waste of resources and too little means you won’t get all the features you need for your website. To get an idea of a fair and affordable price, it’s worth checking out the market price for the one you want and get the average for it.
24/7 Support
While the best dedicated servers offer up to 99% uptime, you should still have a form of support when experiencing downtime and similar situations. In global terms, the preferred support will be to submit a ticket or an email (and hopefully get a quick response), and sometimes they offer phone support in your local region.
Speedy Network
The faster the network speed in VPS, the better. This means your website page and content will load faster and equal better immersion for your visitors. As a side note, affordability means having the fastest possible speed at a price that sits right with your budget. Consider an unmetered service so you won’t have to worry about shelling extra when you want to scale.
Up to Date Hardware
Last but not least, you’ll want the dedicated server powering your website to have the latest hardware. The number of cores, hyperthreading, disk storage, memory, and bandwidth are just some of the things you’ll want to look for. Antiquated hardware is not worth the cost and will only slow your website down.
