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No time to read? Here’s a quick summary on the best dedicated server hosting providers you should consider (depending on your needs):
⭐ Our top picks: Bluehost (you get the cheapest dedicated server plans in the business), A2 Hosting (the widest selection of dedicated tiers, with both managed and unmanaged options).
? Power picks: Liquid Web (a superb selection of managed plans at competitive prices), InMotion Hosting (an ideal choice if you need a high number of dedicated IPs).
What to look for in a dedicated server hosting plan
Dedicated hosting is geared towards those who’ve outgrown other options. Less expensive plans require you to share resources with other clients. With your own server, you get full access to a computer set up to your specifications.
You may already know some of the features you want to keep an eye out for when considering which dedicated server hosting providers have the best offers. To name the key features:
- The type of Central Processing Unit (CPU) used
- How many CPU cores are included and at what clock speed they run
- The amount of Random Access Memory (RAM) the server has available
- The amount of storage space provided
- How much bandwidth the server can support
- The number of dedicated IP addresses set up for you
- What Operating System (OS) the server uses
However, keep in mind that servers use a different type of CPU architecture than, say, a desktop computer. You may not recognize some of the models mentioned when you’re shopping for dedicated hosting.
Most starter dedicated hosting plans also offer less RAM than you see in consumer-ready computers. That’s because these machines are committed wholly to running your website. In a lot of cases, you don’t need massive amounts of memory to do that (although it doesn’t hurt).
Considering how expensive dedicated hosting can be, you want to make sure you’re not overpaying for your needs. WordPress itself can run on a very modest setup.
However, most dedicated servers start around the four-core, 8 GB of RAM mark. Those additional resources are meant to handle high traffic levels.
Six of the best dedicated server hosting providers
In the next section, we’ll break down what each of these dedicated server hosting providers offers their customers. The names below don’t appear in any particular order, but we’ll be comparing them against each other.
Let’s get to it!
1. Bluehost
Bluehost is one of the biggest names in the hosting market overall. It provides multiple types of plans, ranging from basic shared servers to dedicated options.
When it comes to dedicated plans, Bluehost offers three tiers, starting at $79.99 per month with a three-year commitment. Every package includes a free SSL certificate, a domain name,
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This article was written by John Hughes and originally published on CodeinWP.