I have been using WordPress Hosting for many years now. it was my go-to for running my website because I felt like it was the easiest to use. But then over the years, there were changes to WordPress Hosting (the speed decreased, plugins would crash all the time, and when I reached out to support, they never seemed to help). Then I decided to move away from WordPress Hosting to a VPS solution with RackNerd and Dokploy.
Another significant issue for me was the limitation on control. I wanted the ability to determine how my server functioned; however, those options are virtually non-existent with shared WordPress Hosting solutions. I could not change many of the critical settings affecting how my server performed and overall how my website operated. I felt that I was "renting" a computer instead of "owning" a computer.
The pain of the payment. Every year, my payments rose with no increase in service quality. Why would I pay for high grade everything but get basic service only?
After I became familiar with the VPS, I came across Dokploy and everything fell into place. Dokploy is an application that allows you to deploy apps and websites using a user-friendly dashboard instead of the command line, and there are no complicated steps to follow.
Why I Wanted to Move Away from WordPress Hosting
The most significant issue I faced with WordPress Hosting was Speed. My pages were taking longer and longer to load, and my visitors were crying out because of it. I was deeply embarrassed; it was embarrassing, and I tried everything I could think of to improve speed, but NOTHING worked.Another significant issue for me was the limitation on control. I wanted the ability to determine how my server functioned; however, those options are virtually non-existent with shared WordPress Hosting solutions. I could not change many of the critical settings affecting how my server performed and overall how my website operated. I felt that I was "renting" a computer instead of "owning" a computer.
The pain of the payment. Every year, my payments rose with no increase in service quality. Why would I pay for high grade everything but get basic service only?
Why I Took VPS Hosting
I had a friend recommend a VPS from RackNerd. In the beginning I hesitated out of fear of it being too technical, but I quickly learned that it wasn't nearly as difficult as I thought it would be.After I became familiar with the VPS, I came across Dokploy and everything fell into place. Dokploy is an application that allows you to deploy apps and websites using a user-friendly dashboard instead of the command line, and there are no complicated steps to follow.
What I Gained After Switching
This is what I gained by switching to RackNerd + Dokploy;- Fast responding website speed
- The ability to control everything
- The ability to run any application, not just WordPress
- A Better, more secure hosting environment
- A lower monthly payment.
How I Created my VPS account
I created my VPS account with the following steps:- Get a VPS from RackNerd that fits my budget
- Connect to the VPS via SSH
- Install Dokploy
- Create and deploy my website
- Configure SSL, which only took one click!
Is VPS for You?
A VPS would be an ideal choice if you want:- Speed
- Full Control
- Room for Expansion
- True Performance
