Types of Web Hosting: Differences Between Shared, VPS, & Dedicated Web Hosting Updated on December 1, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Shared hosting offers an affordable starting point for small websites, while VPS provides more power for growing businesses with up to 20,000 daily visitors. Dedicated hosting delivers maximum performance and security for high-traffic sites handling sensitive data. Choose based on your current needs and anticipated growth to create a strong foundation for your online success. We’ve worked with thousands of agencies, marketing teams, and founder-led companies as they’ve scaled from launch to enterprise. The hosting conversation always starts the same way: shared, VPS, or dedicated? The answer depends on where you are now and where you’re headed. Continue reading –>
WordPress VPS Hosting: Single Site vs Multiple Site Management Updated on November 21, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Choosing the right WordPress VPS hosting approach can make or break your website’s performance and management efficiency. InMotion Hosting offers two distinct paths for hosting WordPress on VPS infrastructure: UltraStack One for WordPress (designed for single, high-performance sites) and Managed VPS Hosting with cPanel (built for managing multiple WordPress installations). Continue reading –>
Introducing InMotion Premier Care: Professional Hosting Without the Technical Burden Updated on November 19, 2025 by Carrie Smaha InMotion Hosting introduces Premier Care—the only all-in-one bundle combining expert support, proactive security, enterprise-grade backups, and essential tools for VPS and Dedicated Server customers. Managing a VPS or Dedicated Server shouldn’t require a full-time systems administrator. Yet most hosting providers sell you bare infrastructure and expect you to handle security monitoring, backup configuration, software licensing, and technical support separately. Continue reading –>
What is a VPS? A Guide to Virtual Private Servers Updated on September 23, 2025 by Carrie Smaha VPS stands for “Virtual Private Server.” It is a virtual machine or container that acts like a separate server. These servers are created by splitting one larger physical server into smaller “virtual” parts and then renting those out to users. This type of virtual provisioning offers some separation that gives users more control, better security, and more resources to run websites faster. Using a VPS is like having your very own piece of a server in a data center. You get special access to your chunk of disk space, memory, vCPUs (like the brain of the server), and software setup. Continue reading –>
Best VPS Hosting: A Practical Guide to Speed, Support, and Long-Term Growth Updated on September 25, 2025 by Carrie Smaha If you’ve outgrown shared hosting, a Virtual Private Server (VPS) is the next logical step. You get dedicated resources, better control, and room to scale, without paying dedicated server prices. But “best VPS hosting” can mean different things depending on your goals. In this guide, you’ll learn how to choose a VPS that fits your use case today and supports where you’re going next. In this article, we’ll translate the features that matter into plain language and business outcomes. We’ll also answer the real questions people are asking right now: Is a cheap or free VPS worth it? What’s the tradeoff with rock-bottom pricing? How much RAM and CPU do you actually need? And when does managed hosting help save you more than it costs? Continue reading –>
Best Scalable Web Hosting: 5 Providers Compared Updated on September 25, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Discover the best scalable web hosting options to support your business growth and maintain top performance. This guide explains key features, compares providers, and offers practical advice to avoid downtime and lost customers as your website traffic increases. Your growing business needs hosting that matches your goals. If you choose a web hosting plan that cannot grow with you, it can cause real problems. If your website isn’t built to scale with your business, it will slow down, experience more downtime, and lose customers. Continue reading –>
7 Best Cloud VPS Providers: Complete Comparison for Business Success (2025) Updated on September 25, 2025 by Nikki Ryan After evaluating the top VPS cloud hosting providers across performance, support, and business features, InMotion Hosting emerges as the clear winner for businesses that need guaranteed reliability, expert support, and enterprise-grade infrastructure. Choosing the wrong VPS provider can cost your business thousands in downtime and lost clients. Here’s how the top 7 providers stack up. Unfortunately, many brands don’t realize they’ve opted for the wrong cloud VPS provider until it’s too late. From slow page speeds during peak traffic to missed compliance requirements during audits, the gaps in low-quality cloud VPS services often show up when your business can least afford them. Continue reading –>
VPS for Email Servers: Everything You Need to Know Updated on September 17, 2025 by Jesse Owens Transform your business communications with VPS for email servers. Unlike shared hosting or residential connections, VPS provides dedicated IP control, unblocked port 25 access, and advanced authentication protocols. Enjoy enhanced security, professional branding, and significant cost savings compared to per-user SaaS solutions. Get enterprise-level email reliability without the complexity, vendor lock-in, or escalating licensing fees. The Reality of Email Hosting Modern email hosting presents unique challenges that traditional shared hosting and residential connections simply can’t address. Understanding these realities helps explain why VPS Hosting for email has become the preferred solution for serious business email needs. Continue reading –>
What are Virtual Dedicated Servers? Updated on September 24, 2025 by Jennifer Fan What is a VDS? A Virtual Dedicated Server bridges the gap between shared hosting and dedicated servers, offering guaranteed dedicated resources like CPU, RAM, and storage within a virtualized environment. Unlike traditional VPS hosting where resources are shared, VDS provides consistent performance and stronger isolation at a fraction of dedicated server costs. Perfect for businesses outgrowing shared hosting but not needing full dedicated server power yet. If you’re trying to choose between a virtual dedicated server and a dedicated server for your website, you’re not alone. These two hosting options can seem similar, but they work in different ways depending on your needs. Continue reading –>
How to Protect VPS from DDoS Attacks Updated on May 28, 2025 by Jennifer Fan Protect VPS from DDoS attacks to keep your website secure, online, and trusted by customers. Your web hosting is the backbone of your business and digital presence. Unfortunately, if left unprotected, your “home on the internet” could be vulnerable to serious threats. A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is one of the most disruptive. A DDoS attack attempts to prevent visitors from accessing your website, causing serious harm to your customer confidence, web reputation, and revenue. Continue reading –>
How to Set Up a VPS Server: A Complete Guide for 2025 Updated on September 25, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Transitioning from shared hosting to a Virtual Private Server (VPS) provides improved performance, enhanced security, and greater control over your website environment. While setting up a VPS requires more technical knowledge than shared hosting, this comprehensive guide walks you through the entire process, from selecting a hosting provider and operating system to optimizing performance. Once your website outgrows the shared hosting plan, it’s time to move to VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting. This way, your site receives automatic updates, enhanced security, and faster page load times. Continue reading –>
Pros and Cons of cPanel on VPS Updated on May 14, 2025 by Carrie Smaha cPanel streamlines VPS management through an intuitive GUI, offering comprehensive tools for web hosting, email, databases, and DNS administration. While perfect for beginners with its automation capabilities and Softaculous integration, experienced users may find it restrictive due to proprietary limitations and non-standard file organization. Consider your technical expertise, customization needs, and budget – cPanel licensing adds costs but potentially saves money by consolidating multiple websites. For growing businesses, cPanel VPS offers superior control and scalability compared to reseller hosting. Should I Host a VPS with cPanel? While it is possible to set up a VPS Hosting platform without cPanel, some users find it helpful to have a control panel that they can access from a web browser and modify as they see fit. Using cPanel helps automate and manage a majority of system administration-related tasks, but it can also be restrictive for users looking to customize their servers in particular ways. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of using cPanel on VPS. Continue reading –>
InMotion Hosting Elevates Server Security with Monarx Partnership Posted on November 18, 2024 by Jennifer Fan InMotion Hosting has partnered with Monarx, a leader in website and server security, which delivers robust, malware detection and protection modes to its VPS Hosting and Dedicated Server customers. This partnership enhances security by providing real-time threat detection and elimination. Continue reading –>
InMotion Hosting Upgrades VPS Plans for Superior Performance Posted on April 22, 2024 by Jennifer Fan InMotion Hosting now offers increased RAM, advanced SSD storage options, and expanded bandwidth on its VPS Hosting plans as of April 22nd, 2024. These updates aim to provide better performance for new customers at competitive prices. Continue reading –>
The Differences Between Managed VPS vs Unmanaged VPS Hosting Updated on November 14, 2025 by Nikki Ryan Managed VPS hosting offers simplicity, professional oversight, and optimized performance for users who prefer a hands-off experience.Unmanaged VPS hosting gives experienced users maximum control, flexibility, and customization freedom, with the tradeoff of handling all system management tasks independently.Understanding these differences helps you choose the VPS hosting model that matches your technical comfort level, budget, and growth plans. Starting a website or improving your current hosting can be a bit overwhelming. The choice between different VPS hosting solutions is crucial. Whether you’re a newcomer bringing your business online or seeking an advanced solution, this guide aims to demystify the complexities. It offers clarity on which option suits your unique needs between a managed vs an unmanaged VPS. Continue reading –>
