Web hosting guides
Practical answers to the questions we hear most — written by the team that runs the servers.
Shared vs semi-dedicated vs VPS vs dedicated: which hosting do you need?
A plain-English comparison of cloud (shared) hosting, semi-dedicated servers, KVM VPS and dedicated servers — who each one is for, what you manage yourself, and when to upgrade.
Read guide →Hepsia vs cPanel: an honest comparison
Hepsia and cPanel compared: pricing, ease of use, email, backups, root access and when each one makes sense — for shared hosting, VPS and dedicated servers.
Read guide →How much RAM does a VPS need?
How to size a VPS: how much RAM and how many vCPUs you need for WordPress, WooCommerce, several sites, databases and apps — plus how to check your usage and when to upgrade.
Read guide →How to choose a data center location
Why data center location affects website speed, how to pick the right one for your visitors, and what to consider for GDPR and data residency — with a guide to our locations in the US, UK, Finland, Bulgaria and Australia.
Read guide →RAID levels explained: which one for your dedicated server?
RAID levels explained in plain English: how RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 work, how much usable space and protection each gives, and which to choose for your dedicated server.
Read guide →Free website migration: how it works
How to move your websites, databases and email to VeloServers for free: who qualifies, what to include in your support ticket, and the faster cPanel backup option.
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