Is your website slowing down? Here's how VPS with cPanel solves this problem

When a website can no longer handle the flow of visitors, the owner faces problems: the page loads slowly, the database crashes, and users leave for competitors.

One way to solve this is to switch to a virtual dedicated server (VPS). On a VPS, you can customize performance as you need it:

• Increase power: add RAM, CPU cores, and more hard disk space.
• Choose the location of the server: in Russia, Europe, Asia. Where the largest part of the audience. This will increase the loading speed of the site.

• Install the software. You can use Nginx as a server or install Redis to speed up database processing. Or optimize MySQL or PostgreSQL parameters to handle large amounts of data.

This gives you complete control, especially when it comes to servers with cPanel pre-installed.

What are the reasons why the site slows down and how VPS with cPanel solves the problem

The site “slows down” when it can not cope with the load. First of all with the influx of users. If visitors complain about the long loading of pages, and sometimes can not open the site, then the problem is something of this:

Not enough resources on the hosting

Typical shared hosting shares a server between hundreds of users. Someone can run a process that takes up more CPU and RAM. Your site will be left with less. On a VPS, the resources belong to you alone. The CPU, RAM, and hard disk options you choose are fully operational.

High attendance

The more visitors visit the site at the same time, the more requests the server processes. On shared hosting, such bursts of traffic lead to overloads.

On VPS you can choose a tariff with the right amount of resources. For example, the Pro tariff from LikeVPS supports up to 6 GB of RAM and 4 processor cores. This is enough for a site with tens of thousands of visitors per day to load in milliseconds.

Incorrect server settings

Incorrect database configuration or missed software updates increase the load.

The cPanel control panel simplifies configuration. Here you can update the server software in one click, optimize the database and monitor resource usage via built-in monitoring.

The site is not optimized

Heavy images, redundant code and a slow database increase page load times.

On a VPS you can customize the server: set caching, compress data and use optimization tools via cPanel.

Distant location of the server from the audience

If the server is far away from the main audience, it will increase the delay in loading the site. For example, users from Russia take longer to load a site that is hosted in the USA.

In LikeVPS you can choose a server from many countries to choose from.

How VPS with cPanel solves the problem

On VPS you will get dedicated resources that guarantee stable work of the site even under high load. And with cPanel, server management becomes simple. Examples:

• Load control. In cPanel you can see which processes consume the most resources and can quickly optimize them.
• Backups. Create and restore copies of your site in a few clicks so you don't lose data.
• Traffic monitoring. Monitor server activity and predict load peaks.

Instead of worrying about your site crashing, you get a tool that makes management understandable even for those who have never worked with servers. Rent a VPS with cPanel from LikeVPS to solve the problem with “brakes” once and for all.

What control panels for VPS are used by users

When it comes to VPS management, the control panel becomes a key tool. It is an interface that allows you to work with the server without having to type commands in the terminal. Control panels differ in functionality, convenience, price and compatibility with different operating systems. Let's take a look at the main options.

Plesk

• Suitable for Windows and Linux.
• Provides an intuitive interface and a wide range of hosting tools, including Docker support and Git integration.
• Minus: sometimes runs slower under high load.

DirectAdmin

• A lightweight alternative that consumes minimal server resources.
• Suitable for small projects or for users who want to save money on licenses.
• Minus: limited functionality compared to competitors.

ISPmanager

• A popular control panel in Russia.
• Attracts with low license cost and Russian language support.
• Minus: the interface may seem outdated to users accustomed to modern solutions.

cPanel

• One of the most popular control panels in the world.
• Compatible with Linux servers, it supports many tools for working with domains, databases, backup and mail.
• Developed by the American company cPanel, LLC (now part of the WebPros group, which also owns Plesk).

Why choose cPanel?

According to statistics, cPanel is used by 80% of Linux site owners. This is not only because of its functionality, but also because of its ease of operation. Here are the key advantages:

Convenience of the interface

Even a beginner can figure out in a few minutes how to create a mailbox, set up a domain or make a backup. Each tool is signed and the work process is intuitive.

Extensive functionality

cPanel has everything you need to manage your server: from DNS configuration to working with databases via phpMyAdmin. Automatic updates are also supported, which makes working with the server even easier.

Security

The panel includes built-in security tools: setting up two-factor authentication, blocking IP addresses, and SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt.

Cost of cPanel license

The cPanel license is paid on a monthly basis. The cost depends on the number of accounts you need to maintain:

• Up to 5 accounts: ~$15 per month.
• Up to 30 accounts: ~$20 per month.
• Unlimited: ~$45 per month.

On LikeVPS servers cPanel license is included in the price of some tariffs. This is convenient, as it eliminates the need for independent purchase and installation.

Why is cPanel convenient?

With cPanel, you can forget about complicated commands in the terminal. The panel allows you to solve server management tasks in a few clicks. Here is an example: adding a new domain to the server. In the terminal you write complex commands, set paths manually, but in cPanel you just select the “Domains” section, enter the name and click “Add”. The whole setup takes a minute.

How to choose a VPS tariff?

When choosing a server, it is important to understand what tasks you are going to solve. For a small blog, a basic tariff will be enough, while an online store or a large portal will require more resources. LikeVPS offers the following tariffs:

• Lite [UK] - $6.5 per month: 1 core processor, 1 GB RAM, 25 GB NVME disk. Ideal for testing small sites.
• Pro [UK] - $16.9 per month: 4 cores, 6 GB RAM, 70 GB NVME disk. Suitable for online stores or forums with an active audience.
• Super [UK] - $38 per month: 8 cores, 12 GB RAM, 150 GB NVME disk. Used for large portals with high traffic.

The higher the tariff, the more power and stability. For example, the Like++ [UK] tariff with 32 cores and 64 GB RAM allows you to run heavy applications and websites with hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Creating a backup

To avoid losing data, you need to back up your data regularly. Here's how to do it in cPanel:

1. Go to the “Backups” section.
2. Choose what to save: files, database, or the entire site.
3. Download the created archive.

Without cPanel, you would have to write commands for each of these operations, which increases the risk of errors. With cPanel, however, everything is quick and easy.

With a VPS, you control every aspect of your website. This not only eliminates “brakes”, but also opens up opportunities for scaling your project. For example, if today you have 5 000 visitors a day, and tomorrow it will be 50 000, you can quickly switch to a more powerful tariff without losing performance.

With LikeVPS you will get the opportunity to choose the capacity, geographical location and the necessary software immediately after renting. This will suit both blogs and complex applications.