{"id":11805,"date":"2016-08-22T08:59:53","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T13:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=11805"},"modified":"2019-07-10T08:56:00","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T13:56:00","slug":"upgrade-dedicated-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/upgrade-dedicated-server\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should You Upgrade To A Dedicated Server?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.button {<br \/>    display: block;<br \/>    margin: 0 auto;<br \/>    width: 370px;<br \/>    height: 55px;<br \/>    font: 700 24px\/50px \"Trebuchet MS\", Arial;<br \/>    text-align: center;<br \/>    color: #1f1f1f;<br \/>    background: url(https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/button.png);<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.button:hover {<br \/>    background-position: 0 -55px;<br \/>}<br \/><\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Most businesses reach a point where they need to upgrade their hosting environment in order to continue to provide their users with a stellar browsing experience. Shared hosting can be an easy way to get started, however, if you\u2019ve been aiming for growth since the early stages, then the time will come where you\u2019ll outgrow your current hosting plan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">But, it can be difficult to determine when is the right time to make the switch. By being able to see the potential limitations that a shared hosting plan might place on your website, you\u2019ll be able to make the jump to a dedicated server at the right time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s2\">When is it Time to Make The Switch?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Not every website and hosting environment is the same. It\u2019s near impossible to make a blanket statement that covers every single kind of website and existing hosting plan available. Still, there are a few indicators that\u2019ll tell you it\u2019s time to make the switch to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/dedicated-server\">dedicated server hosting<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s2\">1. Slow Website Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">If your website performance has been slipping, then it might be time to upgrade to a dedicated server. If your visitors are continually hit with a server error page, or have to wait a long time for your site to load, then you could possibly benefit from making the switch to a dedicated server.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s2\">2. Overall Traffic is Increasing<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Are your monthly traffic numbers steadily increasing? When your website is seeing steadily increasing traffic numbers it could be a good idea to switch to a dedicated host before it becomes a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">A lot of webmasters have faced the dreaded server error page the very moment one of their posts went viral. Don\u2019t let a poor server choice limit your business\u2019s potential.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s2\">3. Running Multiple Sites<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">If you have multiple shared properties then it could be beneficial to bring all of your sites under a single dedicated server.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s2\">The Advantages of Dedicated Hosting<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Dedicated hosting can be incredibly valuable to your business. But, upgrading to a dedicated server does mean you\u2019ll have to increase your tech skills, or bring someone on board who knows how to manage a server. Server management can be tricky, but can be worthwhile once you explore the benefits of upgrading as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s2\">1. Complete Server Control <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Being on a dedicated server means you have control of the entire server. You\u2019re no longer sharing resources with a variety of different websites that you have no affiliation with. Sometimes other sites can end up hogging all of the server resources, which means that your site could perform slower as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Some dedicated servers do require a bit of added technical knowledge. You\u2019ll need to be able to upgrade and maintain the server in order for it to run effectively. However, some dedicated server options do have dedicated support teams to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s2\">2. Increased Security<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">If your business is at the point where you need to upgrade to a dedicated server, then you probably have a lot of valuable information stored on your website. For this reason <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/19\/3-easy-steps-that-protect-your-website-from-hackers\/\">increasing the security of your site<\/a> is incredibly important.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Dedicated servers are naturally more secure as you\u2019ll be the only site using the server. If your site gets infected, or hacked, at least you know it\u2019ll be your own doing. And not due to another site becoming infected on the server. This will make it much easier to take proactive action.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s2\">3. Increased Website Speed<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/08\/need-know-page-speed\/\">website needs to be fast<\/a> if you want to compete in today\u2019s marketplace. If your site doesn\u2019t load in under a couple seconds, then you run the risk of your visitor clicking away before they get a chance to experience what you have to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">A dedicated server that\u2019s configured correctly is a surefire way to ensure your site will always load quickly, even when it\u2019s being inundated with a ton of traffic. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Dedicated servers aren\u2019t appropriate for every kind of website. But, if your site is experiencing some of the signs above and you think you could benefit from a dedicated host, then it might be worth making the switch. As long as you have the tech skills and the incoming profit to pay for the costs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>Do you run a dedicated server? 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