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WordPress VPS hosting: when is this the right choice
12 September 2024 · 8 min read
A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a virtual server with its own resources within a larger physical server. It offers a middle ground between shared hosting (cheap, but limited) and dedicated hosting (expensive, but full control).
At WP Maintainer we install VPS environments for WordPress websites that demand more than shared hosting can offer. In this article we explain when a VPS is the right choice.
What is a VPS?
A VPS is a virtual machine with: - Its own operating system - Guaranteed resources (CPU, RAM, storage) - Root access - Isolated environment In contrast to shared hosting, you share the physical server with about ten other VPSs instead of hundreds of websites.
When a VPS?
Managed vs unmanaged VPS
VPS providers for WordPress
Migrating from shared to VPS
The switch to a VPS requires planning: 1. **Choose the right package** — start conservatively, scale up 2. **Configure the server** — LAMP/LEMP stack, PHP, MySQL 3. **Install WordPress** — manually or via an installer 4. **Migrate the website** — files and database 5. **Configure security** — firewall, SSL, updates 6. **Monitor performance** — adjust resources where needed
WP Maintainer VPS management
We manage VPS environments for WordPress clients. From server configuration to security, monitoring and optimisation. You get the benefits of a VPS without the technical complexity.