What are the advantages of Premium Hosting, over Shared Hosting?
Introduction
As your website grows, you might find yourself needing more resources, better performance, and improved security than standard shared hosting can provide. Brixly’s Premium Hosting is designed to bridge the gap between shared hosting and fully managed VPS or dedicated servers, offering a powerful, secure, and scalable solution—without the complexity or high costs of server management.
Key Benefits of Premium Hosting
1. Increased Resources and Performance
- Higher CPU & RAM Allocation: Each account benefits from more CPU cores and RAM, ensuring your website runs faster and can handle more simultaneous visitors.
- Less Contended Servers: Premium plans are hosted on less crowded servers, reducing the risk of slowdowns caused by "noisy neighbours."
- Litespeed & LSCache: Advanced caching with LiteSpeed technology delivers rapid page loads, especially for dynamic sites like WordPress.
2. Enhanced Security & Isolation
- CloudLinux LVE Containers: Each hosting account is isolated using CloudLinux’s Lightweight Virtual Environment (LVE) technology.
- What does this mean?
- Your website runs in its own secure “container,” isolated from other users.
- If another website on the server is compromised or uses excessive resources, your account remains unaffected.
- This helps prevent cross-account attacks and resource hogging.
- What does this mean?
- Web Application Firewall & Real-Time Malware Scanning: Proactive protection against threats.
- Free SSL Certificates: Secure all domains and subdomains at no extra charge.
3. Advanced Backups & Recovery
- Granular, Automated Backups:
- Backups are taken automatically (up to six times daily) and retained for up to 90 days.
- Restore entire sites, individual files, emails, or databases directly from cPanel using JetBackup.
- No Extra Cost: Full-featured backup and restoration is included, whereas on VPS, this often carries an extra charge.
4. Ease of Use & Management
- No Server Admin Skills Needed:
- Manage everything via the familiar cPanel interface—no command-line or root access required.
- One-Click Applications: Install hundreds of apps (WordPress, Joomla, etc.) via Softaculous.
- Free Website Builder: Build sites easily without coding.
- File Manager: Upload, edit, and manage files directly from your browser.
5. Lower Cost & Hassle-Free Licensing
- No Expensive VPS Licensing:
- Unlike VPS or dedicated servers, Premium Hosting does not require you to purchase costly control panel or OS licenses.
- All-Inclusive Pricing: Resources, security, and backups are included—no hidden fees.
Premium Hosting vs Shared Hosting vs VPS / Dedicated
| Feature | Shared Hosting | Premium Hosting | VPS / Dedicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources per Account | Moderate | High (more CPU/RAM) | Fully Customisable |
| Account Isolation | Cloudlinux LVE | CloudLinux LVE | Full (OS-level) |
| Security | Standard | Enhanced (WAF, Isolation) | Customisable |
| Backups | Daily, short retention | 6x Daily, 90 days retention | Optional/JB Add-on |
| Control | cPanel only | cPanel only | Full root/admin |
| Setup Complexity | Easy | Easy | Complex (requires sysadmin) |
| Licensing Costs | Included | Included | Can be high (cPanel, OS, etc.) |
| Best For | Blogs, small sites | Growing businesses, e-comm | Developers, large/complex apps |
How CloudLinux LVE Provides Security & Stability
CloudLinux’s LVE technology acts like a virtual “wall” around each hosting account. Here’s how it works:
- Resource Limits: Each account gets its own quota of CPU, RAM, and entry processes.
- Fault Isolation: If one website gets a traffic spike or is compromised, it can’t affect the stability or security of others.
- **Practical Example:**If another customer on your server uploads a malicious script or their site is targeted by hackers, your own website and data remain safe and unaffected.
Practical Example: Upgrading to Premium Hosting
- **Check Your Current Usage:**Use cPanel’s “Resource Usage” tool to see if you’re hitting CPU, RAM, or entry process limits.
- **Backup Your Site:**Use the “Backup Wizard” in cPanel to save a copy of your files and databases.
- **Upgrade via Client Area:**Choose a Premium Hosting plan—setup is automated, with no downtime in most cases.
- **Restore or Manage Your Site:**Enjoy enhanced performance, granular backups, and improved security right from cPanel.
Troubleshooting & Self-Help
Q: My site is slow—will Premium Hosting help?
- Yes! Premium Hosting provides more resources and better caching. However, always:
- Optimise images and plugins.
- Use LiteSpeed Cache or similar tools.
- Check for problematic scripts using PHP X-Ray in cPanel.
Q: How do I restore a backup?
- Go to cPanel → JetBackup.
- Choose the backup date and item (full site, file, email, database).
- Click "Restore" and confirm.
Q: Do I need to manage software updates or security patches?
- No. All maintenance, patching, and server security is handled by us.
When to Consider Premium Hosting
- You’re hitting resource limits on shared hosting.
- Your site needs better speed or uptime.
- You want advanced backups and peace of mind.
- You want improved security without managing a server yourself.
- You need PCI compliance (for e-commerce).
Summary
Premium Hosting is the perfect solution if you need more power, security, and flexibility than standard shared hosting, but don’t want the complexity or cost of a VPS. Enjoy strong isolation, advanced backups, and a smooth upgrade path—all managed through cPanel.
*Need advice on upgrading or not sure if Premium Hosting is right for you?*Check your cPanel resource usage, try the optimisations above, and if you’re still unsure, feel free to submit a support ticket for personalised advice!