Usually I would tell my friends to google for “web hosting singapore” when they asked me for web hosting recommendation. For those who’s been asking relentlessly, here’s my VPS hosting recommendation.
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It’s been 2 years since I started using VPS hosting and I confirmed it’s not a good idea to use cheap VPS hosting at rock bottom price. Since May 2007, I’ve tested more than 7 VPS hosting companies and the worst was that cheap VPS hosting in Singapore.
VPS Hosting vs Reseller Hosting
Why use VPS hosting when reseller hosting is easier to manage and cheaper? Well, I have listed the following advantages to let you decided which hosting is suitable to your need and budget.
Advantages of Reseller Hosting
- Low cost. Starts from US$6.95 per month
- Perfect for static websites
Advantages of using VPS Hosting
- High cost. Starts from US$19.95 per month
- Secure, stable and more reliable
- Ideal for dynamic websites which require database
- Root access. It’s just like having your own server.
GoDaddy Singapore VPS Plans
Static HTML Websites Are Dying
Generally, you can have tons of domains on reseller hosting plan if you do not have website that are dynamic and require MySQL database e.g. WordPress, Joomla or Drupal. However, not many people are building websites with static HTML nowadays unless you are a 1-page sales letter Internet marketer.
If you still insist on using reseller hosting because of the cheaper price then I’ll recommend you to check out Hostgator. I don’t use Hostgator reseller hosting personally but I have several friends who are satisfied with their service so far.
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My Very Own VPS Hosting Comparison
After using more than 7 web hosting companies which specialized in VPS hosting over the past 2 years and read hundred of VPS hosting reviews on blogs and forums, I guess I am ready to offer you my recommendation.
More importantly, I have been using this VPS hosting service for several months now. So far, no complaint. I really appreciate the ultra fast response to support ticket and the recent free upgrade to double the RAM to 768MB and bandwidth to 1000GB per month.
Before I tell you who is this preferred web host, let’s take a look at my criteria when selecting a VPS web hosting company:
- Gauranteed RAM: 512MB or more
- Price per month: US$50 or less
- Hard disk space: 20GB or more
- Bandwidth: 500GB or more
- OS: Linux/Centos 5.x
- Fully managed
- Control panel: CPanel/WHM
Initially I also wanted the server to be based in Singapore but it was impossible to find one that offered 512MB for less than US$50, there is really no cheap VPS hosting in Singapore at all. So I have to make do with the slow connection speed and used VPS hosting based in the USA.
Currently, the US-based server is consistently giving me transfer rate at 2500kbps download and 380kbps upload. And here’s the result of the most recent speed test I did on the server: 3195/755 kbps.
VPS Speed Test – East Coast Data Center
The connection speed may not be as fast as compared with a Singapore-based VPS hosting, but I rather have 100% uptime than intermittent downtime at 10Mbps/800kbps. I believe most users of my website are used to accessing websites which are based in the USA.
VPS Speed Test – West Coast Data Center
For Singapore and other part of Asia Pacific, the new data center situated in California offers speedier access.
If You were to ask for my VPS Hosting Recommendation
You can’t go wrong with a 30-day money back guarantee for a powerful VPS with 960mb of RAM at only US$35 per month.
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One thing to consider is that The Google takes into account the location of the IP address in its search rankings. It would not be good for me in the United States to use a host located in a country other than the United States.
Then i will suggest you to look for more choices. Of couse you cant test the speed from US hosting which is slower when it come to Asia. You need a offshore web hosting which it provide faster downtime and uptime. Check up with http://www.exabytes.com. It maybe an additional choice for you. It also provides software for you to check the speed for the VPS.
I agree that the best way to find a good VPS Hosting company is by asking around to your friends or colleagues. There are also so many online forums that you can read to help you out.
I live in Toronto and I find that Canadian companies are really honest and friendly with quick support.
My company has a couple of VPS’s with StarDot Hosting http://www.stardothosting.com, have been really great, and we’ve been with them for about 14 months.
Cheers,
Charlie. M.
in poland we have more problems with hosting, very often we have hostings which are working 2-3 weeks and then… they are dissapeared
I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
Thanks,
Joe
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