Where do you go to research the type of hosting you need? Perhaps a search engine, YouTube video, or to social media? We’ve got another one to add to your list – our blog! We’ve got tons of posts, how-to guides and lists jam-packed with information on all sorts of topics. But in this guide, we’re going to be focusing on VPS.
So you know you want a VPS – that’s a great start. But what should you be looking for when choosing the right provider and package?
In this guide, we’ve collected some of our most helpful blog posts that cover everything, from gaming on VPS to choosing the right provider, and everything in between.
We hope by the end of this guide you’ll have a better idea of what you need from a VPS, what you can use one for or a decision that we might be the best provider for you.
Of course, if you have any specific questions, our expert team is here to help anytime. Give us a call on 0333 0142 700 or message via live chat.
Do you need a VPS?
Your guide to VPS hosting
For everything VPS hosting, look no further than this blog post. We’ve put together the most common VPS-related terms with some handy definitions, as well as how to use a VPS. It’s the ultimate, easy guide to summarise VPS hosting.
Everything you need to know about Windows VPS
If you’re a fan of Windows, why not purchase a Windows VPS? You’ll get a user-friendly interface, as well as scalable features and so much more. For full details, take a look at this blog post.
Why choose VPS hosting?
What makes a VPS the best choice for your business or project? Is it the performance? Scalability? Reliability? How about all of the above and then some. If your business is likely to grow in the near future and needs optimal performance to run, then VPS hosting is your perfect solution.
Boost your business with a faster VPS
Our range of VPS are fast, reliable, secure and high-performing. But why should that matter for your business? A bigger bandwidth means your business can sky-rocket in terms of visitor numbers and performance. So take the first step on your way to success with a VPS.
Linux VPS vs Windows VPS
We’ve told you all about Windows VPS, but if you’re more of a Linux fan you might be asking how the two compare. In this blog we take a look at cost, performance, flexibility, usability and security of each to see how they measure up.
Features of a VPS
A guide to VPS resources
When you buy a VPS, you’ve got to make sure it’s giving you everything your business or project needs to succeed and run smoothly. It’s not just about the hosting provider either. Make sure the VPS package you choose has enough storage, RAM, traffic, and resources to power whatever you need it to.
VPS firewall – what do you need to know?
Our range of VPS comes with all the features you need and more. But if you’ve just made your first purchase with us, you might be asking yourself – how do I use a VPS firewall? Luckily, we’ve put together a handy, step-by-step guide that covers all the basics on where to find your firewall policies and how to edit them.
What is Plesk? An interview with Justin
All of our VPS packages have Plesk Web Host Edition available as an add-on. We wanted to make sure all our customers are up to speed on what Plesk is, what it does and why it’s so great that we offer it included. So we sat down with Senior Product Manager, Justin Bateman, to discuss all things Plesk.
What can you do with a VPS?
Why choose a VPS for gaming?
With online gaming rising in popularity year on year it’s only right that you have the best, highest performing server to host your games on. But what exactly makes a VPS so good for gaming?
What games can you host on a VPS?
If you’re a gamer, you might be looking for a server to host your games on. Take a look at our blog post to see if your favourite game can be played on a VPS. We’ve listed 5 of the most popular games at the time of writing that are perfect for a VPS.
How to host a website on VPS
So you’ve just started a business and you need to get online to tell people about it. Why not choose a VPS to house that site? And how does it compare to shared hosting? We’ve also included some simple steps to follow when first setting up your site on a VPS.
How to choose the best OS for your VPS
Whether you’re a fan of Linux or Windows, we’ve put together a comparison of both, with pros and cons of using each OS with a VPS. Plus, check out how you can choose the best VPS OS for your project.
How to use a VPS for Forex trading
If you want to succeed in Forex trading, a Forex VPS might be the way to do it. But if you don’t know what Forex is, how it works, or how to choose a Forex VPS, then this is the blog post for you.
How to use your VPS
How to log into your new VPS
In this blog post, we take you through how to log into your new VPS after purchase in your Control Panel. This includes instructions based on the type of VPS you’ve bought, whether that’s Windows or Linux.
VPS backups and disaster recovery
A Virtual Private Server gives you room to build something on your own terms. But freedom has a flipside. With shared hosting, your provider handles most backups and recovery for you. With a VPS, that safety net is gone. You’re in charge of protecting your own data. In this article, we look at why backups are important, and how to back up your VPS yourself.
How to migrate your VPS
Not happy with your current hosting provider? Not a problem. In just 10 simple steps you can get yourself a provider that meets all your needs, without disrupting business or causing downtime. Plus, our team is on hand to help 24/7.
Smooth moves – how to migrate from web hosting to VPS
If your web hosting just isn’t cutting it anymore, try a VPS on for size. Like moving providers, migrating from one hosting type to another may seem daunting, but we promise it’s not. But before you make the move, we’ve got a pre-migration checklist for you to go through.
VPS caching: what are the best methods?
What is caching, what are the benefits and what are the best caching methods for VPS? This blog covers all of those questions and more, including what to do if you’re hosting a WordPress website on your VPS (because yes, we do that too!).
How to optimise a VPS in 10 steps
Even though a VPS is one of the most fast and flexible options in terms of hosting, there’s still ways you can optimise it to avoid running into performance issues for your website. You’ve got 8 seconds to give site visitors a good impression, so don’t let slow page speeds turn them away. Optimise in 10 steps for great performance.
To summarise
If you’re still undecided on your server or even hosting provider, we’ve got a couple more blog posts to help you.
How to choose a VPS provider
A VPS provider should have everything – performance guarantees, full root access, support and most importantly high security. You want to know that your data is secure and your site will always be available to visitors. So choose the right provider and know you’re in safe hands.
The next generation of VPS
We recently introduced a brand new range of VPS, giving our customers more performance, more power and faster speeds than ever before. For a full breakdown of features, take a look at this blog post.
If you choose to purchase one of our VPS, you’ll also benefit from 24/7 expert support, UK-based data centres and top security.
And of course you can chat to our team of experts any time on 0333 0142 700 or message via live chat. We’ve also got lots of support articles and blog posts on our blog covering a variety of topics outside of VPS.
