What type of hosting do you use for your web design company?

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by tronicscribe, Oct 20, 2009.

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    I currently have shared hosting at iweb.com, which has been fine, but I feel my sites load a bit slow and perhaps I can do better. Also, they are based in Canada and I'm in the USA. Isn't too big a deal, but would be nice to have something in the US.

    Anyway, if anyone here has their own web design or development company, (like I do) I'm wondering what type of hosing you use for your own website. Shared? VPS? Dedicated? Which would be best for this type of use? I also might want to host client websites, or at least refer them to shared hosing at the host I am with.

    I need faster loading sites, and the ability to edit mysql databases externally, which at the moment I can't do with my shared hosting. thanks!
     
    tronicscribe, Oct 20, 2009 IP
  2. PhotonVPS-Jim

    PhotonVPS-Jim Active Member

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    I believe most designers go with reseller accounts or a VPS. However if you go with VPS, you'll probably need a fully managed one unless your familiar with Linux as well.
     
    PhotonVPS-Jim, Oct 20, 2009 IP
  3. JFwebJustin

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    Managed VPS will give you the resources you need to keep sites working fast. As you grow just upgrade your VPS.
     
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  4. Samuel Rogers

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    I would suggest you to consider a VPS as you will get full root access to the server and you will be able to install the applications required :)

    Also, the resources of the VPS will not be shared as they are in shared and reseller hosting packages which ensures better performance and reliability.

    A Fully managed hosting package or server is always recommended and I would do the same :)
     
    Samuel Rogers, Oct 20, 2009 IP
  5. Lorelei

    Lorelei Notable Member

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    I have a web design site that I host on VPS. It has all the features of dedicated server but assuming a web design site won't really fall under a heavy load of traffic, you just need to make sure your server is in your hands, it's fast and reliable, so there is no need to pay for dedicated.
     
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  6. tronicscribe

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    I was researching VPS hosting, and also came across cloud hosting, which I've heard of, but never really looked into. Does anyone use cloud hosting? It looks to be a decent price, but I'm wondering just how expensive it can get if you start having a lot more traffic. I would also be hosting other websites, not just my web design business, so there is the potential for an increase in traffic.
     
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    ~ServerPoint~ Banned

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    I believe reseller account is something you need to go with
     
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