Guides from the people who run the servers
Practical, no-hype writing on hosting, performance and infrastructure. The same advice we would give a friend choosing a server.
VPS vs Web Hosting vs Dedicated Server: How to Choose in 2026
A clear, no-hype comparison of shared web hosting, virtual servers (VPS) and dedicated servers, so you can pick the right hosting for your website, app or workload.
Read articleHow to Migrate a Website to a New Host With Zero Downtime
A step-by-step guide to moving your website to a new hosting provider without losing email, breaking links or showing visitors a "site is down" page.
Read articleNVMe vs SSD vs HDD: Which Server Storage Should You Pick?
NVMe, SATA SSD and HDD explained for hosting: how they differ in speed and price, and how to choose the right storage for your website, database or backups.
Read articleHow to Secure Your VPS: A Practical First-Day Checklist
The essential steps to lock down a new virtual server: SSH keys, firewall, updates, fail2ban and backups, explained simply for anyone who just got root access.
Read articleDDoS Protection Explained: What It Actually Does for Your Server
What a DDoS attack is, how modern mitigation stops it, and why always-on protection matters for any website or server that needs to stay online.
Read articleWhy Server Location Matters for Website Speed (and SEO)
How the physical distance between your server and your visitors affects load time, why latency is unavoidable, and how to choose the right region for your audience.
Read articleHow a CDN Makes Your Website Faster (and When You Need One)
A plain-English explanation of what a CDN does, how it speeds up your site for visitors everywhere, and when it is worth adding one in front of your server.
Read articleServer Uptime and SLAs: What 99.9% Really Means
Uptime percentages and SLAs decoded: how much downtime each "number of nines" actually allows, what an SLA promises, and what to look for when comparing hosts.
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