When To Consider A Dedicated Server
Having a popular website is a great thing, especially
if that website is related to your business. However, you've probably
never thought popularity could cost you money.
If you use a shared web service, you're allotted a
certain amount of bandwidth every month. Each host has a different way
of dealing with the situation if you go over that amount of traffic.
Some will suddenly shut your site down, which
means your visitors will see only a page telling them you've exceeded
your allotment. Others will allow your page to keep running, and will
charge you for the extra bandwidth.
If your site gets popular quickly, you could find
yourself facing hundreds or thousands of dollars of extra charges for
that usage.
This is why it's vital to keep an eye on your
bandwidth usage and the traffic that goes through your site every day.
If it begins to look like you'll exceed your bandwidth allotment, it
might be time to look into getting a dedicated server.
It might be tempting to use one of the shared
hosting servers that claims to offer "unlimited" bandwidth. However, in
the end, you'll probably find that there are limits written into the
fine print.
Shared hosts also have a lot more down time than a
dedicated server. By upgrading, you'll be increasing the amount of time
your site is available to its visitors, and eventually attract even
more.
Upgrading to a server of your own will improve
reliability and performance, as well as giving you total control over
your website.
You'll never have to deal with unexplained
downtime, bandwidth limits, or restrictions on what scripts you can run.
You can also run more sites on one server - as much as a few hundred.
However, be sure that you plan for the extra cost.
In the end, having a dedicated server will bring
in enough traffic to pay for itself, but you could be surprised by the
initial cost.
There's a setup fee, and a dedicated server can
cost as much as $200/month. However, if you stop and think about it,
you'll realize that that amount per month in exchange for reliability is
a good deal, versus poor reliability and occasionally being charged
several hundred dollars for bandwidth overage.
Put an end to the nightmare of shared hosting look
into your options for a dedicated server. You won't have to deal with
problems from scripts other users are running, downtime, or extra
charges just because you've become popular.
If you're happy with your existing provider, ask
about their options for dedicated servers. If you've had to deal with
bad customer service and other problems, however, you might be better
off shopping around.
If your site is growing in popularity, keep an eye
on the bandwidth your visitors are using. If you don't pay very close
attention, your site's popularity could end up costing you a lot of
money.
Instead of having to worry every month whether or
not you'll exceed your allotment, try switching to a dedicated server
that will put an end to unexpected fees and extra downtime.
In the end, a dedicated server may cost a bit
more, but it's well worth it. Control, reliability, and all the
bandwidth you need to serve your site's visitors make a dedicated server
cheap for the price.
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