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Posted by oodya, 04-11-2017, 03:46 PM
Hello all, I am wondering if someone can help. I am looking for a web hosting company to host three Joomla sites. I am looking at a hosting company that uses SSD and can also offer free SSL certificates. Finally, I usually receive a lot of emails, so a high mailbox size would be useful. The disk space, emails, databases etc I currently use is around 20gb. Would it be better for me to used a shared hosting plan or a VPS? Also, can anyone provide any recommendations? I have had previous problems with previous hosting companies i.e. bad customer service, mail limit cap of 250mb so I would like a company that can offer a pro rata refund if required. Daily backups that I can access to restore my website / databases would be ideal (as sometimes certain updates knock the site out). Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Oodya
Posted by firfitr, 04-11-2017, 04:56 PM
Ever thought about just getting your own server? There are companies out there that will do all of this but you had better be prepared to pay. Maybe look at splitting services off, so Gmail handles your email database then use a reseller or Just pay a hosting company 20-30 month to host your websites and run backups?
Posted by JABA-Hosting, 04-12-2017, 03:44 AM
Which locationen you are looking for?
Posted by IH-Jake, 04-12-2017, 05:13 AM
Hosting 3 Joomla sites are fine. But you have not mentioned whether they require a lot of resources from the CPU or not. If they do not need it, a shared environment would help you to start with. Most of the host will now offer Let’s Encrypt SSL or free comodo SSL via cPanel so SSL certificate is not a big deal at this point of time. These SSLs do offer same level of encryption. A prorated refund might not work with everyone, the best advice would be to start off in monthly billing cycle and move on to annually if you find the provider is worth for your money. You can consider someone who is offering a money back guarantee.
Posted by HostColor, 04-12-2017, 06:05 AM
@oodya The best option would be a SSD-powered VPS. It would add a cPanel license fee up to $15 per month to your monthly hosting bill however. So it is better to start with a Shared Hosting account that uses SSD storage. Just do not get caught by unrealistically cheap offerings.
Posted by LJSHost, 04-12-2017, 06:15 AM
Hi Oodya, I have to agree these sort of mail box size problems etc can easily be eliminated by getting your own VPS. It will save problems long term but expect to pay $30+ a month for something with SSD WHM and management. If you have 20GB of data it's the right time for a VPS.
Posted by MechanicWeb-shoss, 04-12-2017, 11:46 AM
Shared hosting should be enough. Since you are using 20 GB storage, you may want to consider separate hosting account for each website. I am not suggesting a reseller hosting if you are tight on budget, but at least try to have different accounts. Many providers do not put a limit on the mailbox size, but to be sure, you should always ask your host of preference before purchasing anything. Other requirements are quite common these days and many providers are now offering free SSL certificates and SSDs. Some may agree on prorata refund on a case by case basis, but you might need to contact them to have this. If you cannot handle server administration on your own, you shouldn't even use a managed VPS, when you need to upgrade, go for a semi-dedicated hosting instead. Many providers offer backup, but still, you should never rely on your provider's backup unless you have purchased a backup service. Instead, have periodic backups at your end. It's safer and better.
Posted by sperryman, 04-12-2017, 12:45 PM
If you go for a VPS you will be tasked with a lot more of the management and upkeep duties, along with setting up whatever platform it is you want to use to host your stuff. I personally use cPanel and Plesk on VPS', but they can be a little pricey. You might look into a managed VPS from someone like KnownHost; this can give you the resources of a VPS without the added management/upkeep requirements.