kenichimiyake
New Member
Hi everyone,
I'm Kenichi Miyake, just joined the community! I've been lurking for a while and finally decided to make the switch from shared hosting to VPS.
**About Me:**
I run a financial comparison website focused on overseas FX brokers (https://song.co.jp/fx/), helping Japanese traders find reputable platforms. The site has grown beyond what shared hosting can handle, especially during market volatility when traffic spikes significantly.
**Current Situation:**
- ~100K monthly visits (growing)
- WordPress + some custom PHP tools
- Heavy AJAX usage for real-time broker comparisons
- MySQL database ~2GB
- Current host struggles during Asian/London session overlaps
**Looking for Advice:**
1. **VPS Sizing**: Would VPS 10 be sufficient, or should I start with VPS 15? I'd rather not overspend initially but also want room to grow.
2. **cPanel Experience**: How's the cPanel experience on KnownHost? I'm comfortable with command line but prefer GUI for day-to-day tasks.
3. **Migration Support**: Does KnownHost assist with migration from shared hosting, or is it fully DIY?
4. **Managed vs Unmanaged**: For someone with intermediate Linux knowledge (can handle basic troubleshooting but not a sysadmin), is fully managed worth the premium?
I've heard great things about KnownHost's support quality, which is a big factor for me. Any insights from those who've made a similar transition would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Kenichi
I'm Kenichi Miyake, just joined the community! I've been lurking for a while and finally decided to make the switch from shared hosting to VPS.
**About Me:**
I run a financial comparison website focused on overseas FX brokers (https://song.co.jp/fx/), helping Japanese traders find reputable platforms. The site has grown beyond what shared hosting can handle, especially during market volatility when traffic spikes significantly.
**Current Situation:**
- ~100K monthly visits (growing)
- WordPress + some custom PHP tools
- Heavy AJAX usage for real-time broker comparisons
- MySQL database ~2GB
- Current host struggles during Asian/London session overlaps
**Looking for Advice:**
1. **VPS Sizing**: Would VPS 10 be sufficient, or should I start with VPS 15? I'd rather not overspend initially but also want room to grow.
2. **cPanel Experience**: How's the cPanel experience on KnownHost? I'm comfortable with command line but prefer GUI for day-to-day tasks.
3. **Migration Support**: Does KnownHost assist with migration from shared hosting, or is it fully DIY?
4. **Managed vs Unmanaged**: For someone with intermediate Linux knowledge (can handle basic troubleshooting but not a sysadmin), is fully managed worth the premium?
I've heard great things about KnownHost's support quality, which is a big factor for me. Any insights from those who've made a similar transition would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Kenichi