Think of shared hosting like living in an apartment building, you’re sharing resources (like water, electricity, etc.) with other tenants. It’s affordable and simple, which makes it great for smaller websites or if you're just getting started.
But as your site grows with more visitors, more content, more features, you might start to feel the limitations. Maybe your site is getting slower, or you're hitting resource limits (like CPU or memory). That’s when VPS hosting becomes a solid next step.
VPS (Virtual Private Server) is like having your own condo. You still share the building (the physical server) with others, but you have your own dedicated space and resources. That means better performance, more control, and stronger security, all without the higher cost of a full dedicated server.
Here’s when it might be time to upgrade:
- Your site is getting more traffic and slowing down
- You're running into frequent downtime or errors
- You need to install custom software or have more control over settings
- You’re managing multiple websites and need more flexibility
If any of those sound familiar, VPS could be the right move. Let me know if you want help picking a plan or comparing options!