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What Is Shared Hosting?
VPS stands for Virtual Private Server — it’s like having your own private apartment inside a high-end building.
While you still share the physical machine with others, your website has dedicated resources (CPU, RAM, bandwidth), isolated from everyone else.
Best for:
- Business websites needing consistent performance
- Online stores or booking systems
- Websites that care about SEO, speed, and security
- Businesses expecting growth in traffic
Advantages of VPS:
- Faster loading times → better SEO and UX
- Root access and full control of configurations
- Better uptime and reliability
- Enhanced security (no shared vulnerabilities)
- Easier to scale as you grow
Real Example: Mazdora’s Migration From Shared to VPS
At Mazdora, we recently migrated our site from a shared hosting plan to a VPS — and the results were immediate and measurable.
Before migration (Shared Hosting):
- Average load time: 4.7 seconds
- Google PageSpeed score: 61/100
- Server response time: 850ms
After migration (VPS Hosting):
- Average load time: 1.9 seconds
- Google PageSpeed score: 94/100
- Server response time: 180ms
That’s a 59% improvement in speed, directly impacting SEO rankings and user retention.
Google’s 2025 algorithm continues to prioritize Core Web Vitals — so a faster site isn’t just nice to have, it’s essential for ranking higher.
SEO & Security: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Speed = SEO Power
Google’s Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) directly measure user experience. VPS hosting helps you pass these benchmarks effortlessly by providing consistent performance.
Security = Trust
Shared hosting can expose your site to risks if other sites on the server are compromised.
VPS hosting isolates your environment, making it much harder for external vulnerabilities to spread.
IP Reputation
If a neighboring website on shared hosting sends spam or gets blacklisted, it can affect your domain’s reputation too. VPS solves this with a dedicated IP address.
Cost vs Value: What’s the Real Difference?
| Feature | Shared Hosting | VPS Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | £2 – £8 | £5 – £50 |
| Speed | Moderate to slow | Fast and consistent |
| Security | Shared (risky) | Isolated and secure |
| Control | Limited | Full root access |
| Scalability | Difficult | Easy |
| SEO Impact | Medium | Strong |
Verdict:
If your business depends on your website — whether for bookings, leads, or sales — VPS is worth every cent.
You’ll not only rank higher but also deliver a smoother, faster experience to visitors.
When to Upgrade From Shared to VPS
It’s time to move to a VPS if:
- Your traffic is growing beyond 1,000 visitors/day.
- You notice frequent downtime or slow response times.
- You want to improve Google rankings with faster load speed.
- You need to install custom software or handle sensitive data.
- You plan to scale your business in the next 12 months.
If any of these sound familiar — it’s time to upgrade.
Final Thoughts
In 2025, hosting is not just a technical choice — it’s a business strategy.
Your hosting environment directly affects how customers perceive your brand, how fast your site ranks, and how secure your data stays.
At Mazdora, we’ve helped many small businesses smoothly migrate from shared hosting to VPS — without losing traffic or downtime.
Ready to upgrade your hosting?
Contact Mazdora for a free audit, and we’ll help you choose the perfect VPS solution for your business
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