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Webhosting Speed

Started by brandmedia, Jan 01, 2023, 02:45 AM

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brandmediaTopic starter

The question at hand is simple, despite the complicated story behind it. Seven to eight sites with low traffic have been hung on HC for years, but recently transferred. A friend suggested that the hosting is poor and needs to be changed, and recommended fastvps as an alternative. However, upon researching fastvps, there is not much information available about them. The site owner of one of the transferred sites claims that speed is determined by the connection channel of the data center and the load of servers.

Despite fastvps having a bandwidth of 30 megabits, sites hosted by them are still slower. Tests were done through pingdom and visually, it seems that navigating through these sites feels slow. The question now is what ultimately affects the response and performance of a site - page optimization, hosting, number of neighbors on the server, or all of these factors combined? It's unclear whether changing hosts will make a difference, especially since fastvps has a confusing traffic limit of 1 TB.
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chadha

When everything is taken into account, it may be worth considering changing the host if it's not performing well. Similar to changing an awl when it's bent, page optimization is also an important factor to consider.

Unfortunately, there are no clear criteria for selecting a host. A provider may have great indicators and positive reviews one day but then start overselling and negatively impacting your site. It's impossible to predict what will happen in the future, so it's important to continuously monitor the performance of the host and make changes if necessary to ensure your site is running at its best.
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Attie

To use network-tools.com, simply specify the IP address or host name to determine server response time through ping and trace the route to the target computer. The service can also check the registration record for a domain name and verify the existence of an email address.

If online services indicate problems with page loading, it's important to first evaluate the type of site. Loading time of the main page may not be critical for a large portal with mainly search traffic since most queries lead directly to landing pages. However, a single-page site must have a fast loading speed for optimal performance.

Optimizing page speed can be achieved by evaluating external scripts, using browser cache, merging external style files, minimizing DNS queries, removing requests from static pages, using page caching, and minimizing page redirects. It's also important to ensure that your hosting provider is suitable for the site's bandwidth requirements. Online services can help diagnose what the issue is - whether it's with the site itself or the host. Changing the hosting provider may be necessary in the latter case.
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luked-c1964

Let's address the issue of the hosting provider. It's true that the quality of hosting can significantly impact website performance. Factors such as server speed, resource allocation, and server load can all play a role in how quickly a website responds to user requests. While fastvps may have a bandwidth of 30 megabits, which is a good indicator of potential speed, the actual performance can be affected by other variables such as server load and resource allocation.

Additionally, the number of neighbors on the server can indeed affect website performance. If the server is overcrowded with other websites, it can lead to slower response times for all hosted sites due to resource competition. This is an important consideration when evaluating the impact of hosting on website performance.

Page optimization is another crucial aspect to consider. Even with a high-quality hosting provider, poorly optimized websites can still suffer from slow load times. Elements such as image compression, minification of CSS and JavaScript files, and efficient coding practices can all contribute to improved website performance.
It's clear that website performance is influenced by a combination of factors including hosting quality, server load, and page optimization. Changing hosts may make a difference if the new provider offers better server resources and a more favorable server load. However, it's essential to thoroughly research any potential hosting provider to ensure that they can meet the specific needs of your websites. As for the confusing traffic limit of 1 TB with fastvps, it's crucial to clarify whether this limit is sufficient for your websites' traffic requirements before making any decisions.
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anilkh7058

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WambLyday

If your sites are slow, it's not because of the hosting, it's because of your own incompetence. As a domainer, I've seen countless site owners blame their hosting providers for their own lack of optimization and poor design choices.
If your site is slow, it's probably because you've got bloated code, too many HTTP requests, and a general lack of understanding of how the web works. So, instead of blaming fastvps or your current host, take a hard look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve your site's performance. Maybe then you'll see some real results.
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