My reseller host is slow! Do I need dedicated or VPS?

[kpmedia]

This is a common question.

This is another post I'm making here today, as a side-topic from another post.

Sadly, this based on logical fallacy.

If X = bad, then all X = bad. I required Y instead.

But that's not the case.

When your shared host is bad -- and realize reseller hosting is still a type of shared hosting -- then it's time to see if the host itself is the problem.

And in the case of any big "unlimited" or "top 10" (fake "rankings" from blogs/sites) hosts -- like Hostgator, Bluehost, JustHost, Godaddy, IX Web Hosting, Dreamhost, 1&1, etc -- it very likely is just that. You've chosen a host poorly. But no worries, you can move.

What you need to do is choose more wisely. Like Indiana Jones.

On this site we'll be glad to help you find a perfect host for your needs. Just post and ask! You can also refer to webhostingtalk.com (WHT), if you want to verify our advice or get a second opinion.

But this post isn't over just yet!

Sometimes your old host was fine, and you do actually need to move to a VPS or dedicated server.

Realize that this is a good thing! Your site is getting more popular, or is using higher-end software to distinguish it from "just another WordPress blog" out there. Something you're doing is working.

In those cases, once you've eliminated the shared/reseller host as the problem, a move to VPS/dedicated is suggested.

Again, you're at the right site for getting advice on who you need. At The Digital FAQ, we have experience using dozens (hundreds now maybe?) of these kinds of hosts (VPS and dedicated). And we can direct you to what you need in terms of price, location, virtualization method, etc

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[kpmedia]

This topic is an extension of this conversation -- bad advice, really -- from another site:

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Originally Posted by Sean Fry

What are you babbling about? The guy says his site "puts money on the table." Of course he needs a dedicated server. OBVIOUSLY NOT on Hostgator. (facepalm)
Plenty of good companies out there.
WP Engine, Storm on Demand, Synthesis, Media Temple, etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Fry

Again, if you are building a business and you are dumb enough to host with a company like hostgator, bluehost, etc, you deserve everything you're getting. The only person you have to blame is yourself. Get off of hostgator, and sign up with a proper host, spend the money for a dedicated server or VPS.

^ This is advice based on logical fallacy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingfish85

It seems you also have the "dedicated server" syndrome.

The obvious solution, because dedicated servers cannot go down right? Pfft.
So, I guess a dedicated server with a single drive & 1 nic is better right? because it's dedicated.....wooooooo

The plan isn't the problem, the host is.
FYI - the majority of the websites on the internet runs on shared/reseller hosting, not dedicated or virtual servers..

This is sensible advice.