However if you have your own dedicated server you can manage to avoid most
of the variables affecting the reliability and stability of a
server, commonly experienced by shared hosting accounts;
variables such as: overload, bad codes and scripts from other
users (especially beginners); and, too many applications and
components uploaded, and so on.
On a dedicated server you will install only software and
applications you want to use, while on a shared hosting server
you will find a host of other softwares and applications
installed for other users.
By the very nature of the account, a dedicated server: reduces
your dependency on the web host; and bypasses time delays and
possible expenses incurred from these. With dedicated server
hosting you can provide instant support to your own clients
whenever required, which is not possible if you are on a shared
server. A reliable, and fast support service is vital for your
own business growth just like the stability and reliability you
wish for your own website. In business, reliability is reflected
through word-of-mouth as one of the most effective promotional
activities.
For people with clients, such as Graphic Designers and Web
Designers a dedicated server is invaluable. A dedicated server
will bring extra income into the studio, not just as a hosting
facility, but, as a designer knows only too well, for the extra
‘bread and butter’ income value. If you have 24hour access to
your own dedicated server then you can adjust, correct or update
a clients website in minutes, allowing you to keep the dollar
back in your studio and not in someone else’s. Ready
availability results in reduced labour costs for the client, but
higher studio-income frequency for the designer. Hence you will
see the return of all your regular offline clients, bringing
their web work with them.
The need for a dedicated server to your average shared server
user is realised when stats tell you: how quickly people left
your site because it was taking too much time to download; or
how many daily visitors you are down by, because your site was
not up. The true negative is the worry of how many lost visitors
could have been your future paying-customers. The loss could
easily equal the value of the upgrade to a Dedicated Server!
For a business, a website that is quickly downloadable and up
all the time gives the visitor encouragement that your service
is just as reliable, hence you will be more likely to make a
sale. It will also enhance the company’s image and encourage
existing customers to refer your service to others. This will
result in more sales for less promotion.
If you are serious about your online presence you need to get a
Dedicated Server. |
