Benefits of Hosting on a Dedicated Server
A Web Hosting Article Contributed by Frances Rhea
The Hosting Benefits of a Dedicated Server
Although it may seem more expensive that other hosting solutions, hosting your web site(s) on your own dedicated server is more advantageous than shared hosting. A shared web site hosting company can not be 100% reliable and stable. If you obtain your own dedicated server, it is possible to avoid most of the problems that affect the reliability and stability of a shared server hosting account.
Things such as too many web sites on one server, bad coding and scripts placed on the server by other users, and having too many applications and components functioning on the server will not affect your web site and the transactions it generates.
With a dedicated server, you need only install the software and applications that your company needs and wants to use. On a shared hosting server, there is a large variety of other software and applications that are installed that you may never need or use.
Reduced Dependency with a Dedicated Server
A dedicated server will reduce your company's dependency on the web host. You will not have any time delays or expenses caused by any delays. Your customers will get instant support whenever it is required by them. This is not possible if your company web site is hosted on a shared server. Reliable and speedy support services are vital to your customers for your business to grow and flourish. In the business world, a company's reliability is transmitted by word-of-mouth and is one of the most effective promotional activities.
Extra Income from a Dedicated Server
For Graphic and Web Designers a dedicated server is a valuable asset. A dedicated server will provide extra income, not just selling hosting packages, but for the added convenience of continual access to vital information. With a dedicated server they can adjust, correct or update any of their clients' web sites in a matter of minutes. This availability results in less labor costs for the client, and higher income for the designer. This reduction in costs and the reliability of the work provided can generate additional income by their referrals of new clients for your services.
A company web site that downloads quickly and is available all the time gives your visitors the idea that your company and service or products are just as reliable. This means you will be more likely to make a sale. These considerations also enhance your company's image and will encourage your existing customers to refer your service or products to others.
Your company will know it needs a dedicated server when your web site statistics indicate that your visitors are quickly leaving your site; or if your daily visitor count drops drastically. Both of these things indicate that the hosting services you have are not performing as they need to be. The loss of visitors that could have been paying customers could easily equal the value of the upgrade to a dedicated server and save your company money in the long run.
