Top 10 reasons why a dedicated server will serve you well.

Dedicated servers were once deemed luxuries that only top-tier e-commerce players with thousands – or even millions – of hits each month could possibly afford.

Unlike shared hosting, where multiple sites are hosted on a single server, dedicated hosting allows companies to rent the entire server. You’ve probably heard all the sales pitches promising shared servers are just as good – and lots cheaper, right?

Not anymore. There are scads of reasons why that old assumption is just plain wrong.

Here are 10 of the most vital incentives for migrating to a dedicated server:

  1. No sharing for the security-minded
    Security issues should be top of mind for any Web site owner. Consider this equation: limited access = greater security. In fact, the most secure dedicated server providers don’t maintain access themselves, ensuring that only you have root privileges.
  2. Ready for greater reliability?
    A dedicated server is all yours. You don’t have to worry that another site will slow down, or crash your server. You don’t have to be concerned about exceeding the shared bandwidth allotment and getting slews of bounce backs on your latest e-mail campaign blast. In other words, dedicated servers offer greater reliability than their shared counterparts.
  3. Powering up performance
    Dedicated server users aren’t forced to share their server’s power with anyone and everyone else the host decides to rent to. That means your pages will load more quickly and server-side applications will execute faster and more reliably.
  4. Manage multiple domains
    Want to host more than one site on your dedicated server? Go ahead – it’s your call. You don’t have to ask anyone’s permission and you don’t have to share unless you want to. Shared server plans, by contrast, force you to purchase a new subscription for every new website.
  5. Enjoy ultimate flexibility
    Dedicated servers let you install only the software you want – and let you configure it to suit your needs. With a dedicated server, you don’t have to use Web analytics applications that someone else chose. You can’t say the same about a shared host.
  6. Upgrade to meet your needs
    Who knew you’d go from zero to 100,000 hits in a single month? Adding extra capacity – whether it’s RAM, disk space or a faster processor – is a snap with a dedicated server. Shared server hosts may not allow you to cherry pick features.
  7. Your own unique IP Address
    Is your search engine ranking lower than you’d like? Part of the reason could be that shared servers allocate one IP address to many users. Set yourself apart with a dedicated server – your IP address is yours alone.
  8. A firewall all your own
    On a dedicated server, you can use the firewall that best meets your needs and configure access policies that are right for you. Why let a shared host choose this security feature for you?
  9. Remote control rebooting
    When your server is down, do you really want to wait on tech support at your shared host provider for a response to the issue? Downtime means lost profits. Dedicated servers allow you to reboot the system, remotely, whenever you need.
  10. Peace of Mind
    Unless you purchase a server and the necessary bandwidth yourself, the provider owns the dedicated servers. That means you always get the latest technology, and the provider carries the risks involved with hardware ownership. If your server fails, it’s up to the provider to repair or replace it – at their expense.

A dedicated server can be integral to the success of your business, and you owe it to yourself to research the options available to you. Since dedicated server prices start at around only $30 per month, you may find that your business can’t afford to miss out on the reliability, security, and opportunities for growth they provide.

ServerPronto offers affordable and secure dedicated servers and cloud hosting service packages.

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