Finding the right web host for your WooCommerce store can be a challenge because choosing a web host that doesn’t suit your requirements can harm your business and lead to its inevitable demise.
In this article, I will help you make that challenging decision by taking you through Cloudways managed cloud hosting that is an ideal fit for all WooCommerce stores. Cloudways takes care of all your server-level issues while letting you focus on growing your online store.
Overview of Cloudways
Of course, you can launch a cloud server yourself and deploy a WooCommerce application manually but the entire process can take hours and even days. Not only that, but you may also require professional assistance which will cost you a huge sum of money.
On the other hand, Cloudways managed cloud hosting lets you deploy a cloud server in a matter of minutes while also launching your WooCommerce application in just a few clicks.
Cloudways also lets you choose from five different cloud providers which are a major upsell because normally hosting providers use a standard cloud provider for all their plans.
All Cloudways-managed servers come with security features that protect your data and let you run your business in peace. The Platform is protected by free SSL certificates, bot protection, dedicated firewalls, IP whitelisting, and regular security patches by their technical team.
You can also scale your dedicated server resources easily through the Platform – so as your business grows, Cloudways remains a perfect fit for the business.
Cloudways Features
The Cloudways Platform enables WooCommerce stores to run smoothly and perform at their optimum. Let’s dive into some of the unique features of Cloudways managed cloud hosting solutions.
Flexibility and Freedom
Cloudways offers the freedom to choose from five different cloud providers which include DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, AWS, and Google Cloud. Each cloud infrastructure provider offers a unique combination of pricing and data center locations.
Let me give you an example of how this freedom of choice helps your online store.
Suppose, you are just starting your WooCommerce store and the budget is tight.
Now assuming low to moderate traffic on your online store, a 1GB Cloudways-managed DigitalOcean server is a good place to start. But as your store grows, you would want to upgrade to a higher plan. You have the option to continue with DigitalOcean or choose between AWS and Google Cloud, both of which are more than capable of handling any kind of website.
Cloudways offers a choice of various server resource combinations for your server. Most hosting providers offer fixed RAM sizes and other server specifications and thus restrict how you use the server as a viable business resource.
Hassle-Free Migrations
One of the reasons why choosing a bad web host can be troublesome is that when you eventually discover the right web host, the process of migrating your site can be overwhelming. The process could take hours, and often results in significant data loss.
If you are stuck with a bad web host and want to migrate to Cloudways, you can use the Cloudways Migrator plugin to automate the process. Using the plugin, you can potentially migrate as many WooCommerce stores as you wish.
You can also choose to have the migration done by expert Cloudways engineers, a much safer and faster migration option.
Optimized for Performance
All Cloudways managed servers are optimized for performance because of several layers of optimization. For one, the cloud infrastructure partners offer SSD-powered hosting solutions that ensure faster data transfers.
Every Cloudways plan comes with PHP 7-ready servers which means your application will have superior performance to those running on previous versions.
Cloudways also has a native CDN solution that you can deploy on your servers at a very minimal price. This reduces the load on the servers and guarantees high availability for all users around the world.
The Cloudways stack is a combination of servers (Apache and NGINX) and caches (Memcached, Varnish, and Redis) that work together to optimize server performance.
Rock Solid Security for Your Woo Store
Having a WooCommerce store could mean constantly worrying about getting customers’ data compromised. With Cloudways, you can focus on growing your business while letting them take care of data security.
Platform-level firewalls are deployed to protect your server against various attacks including IP spoofing, phishing, and other unauthorized access. You also get free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates to ensure end-to-end encryption for secure client-server communication.
Your WooCommerce store is also protected through 2FA which prevents unauthorized access to your store’s backend. IP Whitelisting, database security, and application isolation are some great security features that ensure that your WooCommerce store is safe and secure while you focus on growing your business.
Expert 24/7 Support
Cloudways managed cloud hosting is backed by an expert support team that is there for you 24/7/365 days of the year. You can get in touch through round-the-clock live chat to get your issues resolved ASAP.
Cloudways also has a huge inventory of knowledgebase articles that covers every aspect of running your WooCommerce store on Cloudways. The ticketing system is another channel through which you can report an issue and the technical team will resolve it right away.
You can also opt for support add-ons that further enrich the support experience through priority support. Cloudways has a huge community on popular social media channels where people discuss various hosting-related issues and their solutions.
Pricing
Cloudways is one of the most affordable managed cloud hosting solutions with a starting price of just $10/month. You can host your WooCommerce store on a managed DigitalOcean server while enjoying all the benefits of a managed cloud host.
As mentioned earlier, Cloudways offers five cloud providers – so if you are tight on budget, you can choose from DO, Linode, or Vultr (the plans are in the range of $10 -12/month). Of course, if you decide to scale up the server, the prices can go up to $84/month for a server with 8GB RAM.
If your WooCommerce store attracts thousands of visitors per day, you would need to opt for either AWS or Google Cloud. The prices start from $36/month and $33/month respectively.
Giving their customers the freedom to choose the preferred cloud providers has enabled users with a limited budget to enjoy managed cloud hosting with Cloudways. That’s why Cloudways has such a diverse customer base ranging from small-time bloggers to agencies with hundreds of clients.
Launching WooCommerce With Cloudways
Now that we have gone through what Cloudways has to offer in terms of features, let’s see how you can launch your WooCommerce application on Cloudways in just a few clicks of a button.
After you have signed up, you will be taken to this screen where you will select the specifications of your server.
We will start by selecting the type of application that you want to launch from the dropdown. For this article, I have chosen WordPress with WooCommerce.
The next step is to name your application and your server.
You will be asked to choose from the cloud providers. I have chosen DigitalOcean.
The next step is to choose the RAM. You will notice how the price at the bottom left corner of your screen changes as you change the RAM size.
Finally, select the datacenter. Select the location where you are expecting your users to come from.
That’s it! Once you are done, click the Launch Now button at the bottom right of your screen and your server and application will be launched in just a few minutes.
Final Words
Cloudways managed cloud hosting is ideal for WooCommerce stores as it offers optimum speed and rock-solid security. On top of that, its professional and expert support along with its state of the art platform makes it super easy to manage your server while also focusing on your business.
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