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    Need a managed VPS suggestion

    I am running a small online business. I need a managed VPS solution for PCI compliance reasons. I would like to keep it around or less than $30 per month. It must be managed and include cPanel. PHP, MySQL databases, and that kind of stuff need to be there too.

    After doing some searching, I like KnowHost's VPS2 plan, which would be $31.50 per month after their discount. Is there anything cheaper that is just as reliable? KnownHost gets good reviews and was helpful when I e-mailed them. Unfortunately, as a small business, price is everything to me, though I will certainly pay more if it is the only option.

    I really do not know which other specs I need. I am currently on a shared hosting plan with 6000 MB disc space and 60 GB bandwidth. The most my bandwidth has ever been was just under 6000 MB, but that was around Christmas season.

    Thank you in advance for any help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by commdiver View Post
    I am running a small online business. I need a managed VPS solution for PCI compliance reasons. I would like to keep it around or less than $30 per month. It must be managed and include cPanel. PHP, MySQL databases, and that kind of stuff need to be there too.

    After doing some searching, I like KnowHost's VPS2 plan, which would be $31.50 per month after their discount. Is there anything cheaper that is just as reliable? KnownHost gets good reviews and was helpful when I e-mailed them. Unfortunately, as a small business, price is everything to me, though I will certainly pay more if it is the only option.

    I really do not know which other specs I need. I am currently on a shared hosting plan with 6000 MB disc space and 60 GB bandwidth. The most my bandwidth has ever been was just under 6000 MB, but that was around Christmas season.

    Thank you in advance for any help.
    Welcome to the boards! I'm sure you will find things that you are looking for here!

    Knownhost does have some great reviews! Nothing but positive things from them. Your budget is pretty much right on point as well.

    Remember you can always check out the offers section for VPSs. Providers do post ads there along with specials.

    Best of luck.
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    You can check out VPSLatch, even though they just sold recently to HostDime, I would expect better service now that HostDime has taken over. You can do some research and check with them by contacting them personally through support or such to see if they can do something to fit your requirements.

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    Knownhost has a very good reputation here. I'm at MDDHosting.com from when they were running a special, and they are top notch in the service / support areas. I think their regular prices are just above your budget (you can check the offers forum to see if they are running specials).

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    Have you checked the offers section here on WHT? Do you have a specific location where you want your VPS to be located? Have you contacted other hosting companies other than KnownHost? Do you prefer any specific virtualization?

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    Thank you for all the replies so far.

    I would prefer the server being located somewhere in the US. The state does not really matter. I am pretty ignorant about the types of virtualization.

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    The providers that were recommended in this thread so far are all U.S providers or have U.S locations for their services.

    You shouldn't have no problem finding a U.S / reliable provider.
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    After you have decided on a provider within your range, get on their website and submit some questions...see what their response time is. Also jump on live chat or give them a call. Presales questions are some of the best ways to help make a decision.
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    Quote Originally Posted by commdiver View Post
    Is there anything cheaper that is just as reliable? KnownHost gets good reviews and was helpful when I e-mailed them. Unfortunately, as a small business, price is everything to me, though I will certainly pay more if it is the only option.
    Don't take this the wrong way but I read these types of comments and I am reminded of the saying "penny wise and pound foolish".

    As a small business owner myself I've learned that there is more to consider then the hard price. While KH may seem more expensive if you just compare the monthly cost then some this is misleading. If you add in the quality of service, support and uptime then those less expensive offerings start looking very expensive indeed.

    I've been with many cheaper companies (most with solid reps here) and for the most part none were able to touch the "peace of mind" that I have with KH. Bottom line KH would be a fab deal at a much higher price point, and at these prices they are a bargain. They are one of the best VPS companies out there.

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    Some fully managed providers that come to mind are, TMZvps.com, knowhost, vpslatch.

    Best of luck!
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    For VPS solution, have check at vpslatch.net, liquidweb.com (they host WHT) and tmz hosting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by semoweb View Post
    Some fully managed providers that come to mind are, TMZvps.com, knowhost, vpslatch.

    Best of luck!
    Quote Originally Posted by Ageneza View Post
    For VPS solution, have check at vpslatch.net, liquidweb.com (they host WHT) and tmz hosting.
    Thank you to both of you for recommending us.

    I would also recommend you take a look at Host Dime. Great provider.

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    You may want to try proaxxs. They may have what you need.

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    If your looking for a provider that's a good service but a little cheaper price then KH, you can look with TMZ they seem to be very reliable, and liked well and seem to have some nice reviews posted here. You could give them a try..

    Also, you pay for what you get in this market, and KH is a well-known and very liked host as they have some great reviews on here as you can see looking/searching, so if your looking for a great service I suggest contacting them more, or checking with TMZHosting/VPS. Daniel and his team seem to have the concept down and a great service.

    Good luck, and I hope you find the perfect provider.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FN-Mark View Post
    If your looking for a provider that's a good service but a little cheaper price then KH, you can look with TMZ they seem to be very reliable, and liked well and seem to have some nice reviews posted here. You could give them a try..

    Also, you pay for what you get in this market, and KH is a well-known and very liked host as they have some great reviews on here as you can see looking/searching, so if your looking for a great service I suggest contacting them more, or checking with TMZHosting/VPS. Daniel and his team seem to have the concept down and a great service.

    Good luck, and I hope you find the perfect provider.

    Thank you for the recommendation.

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    Hello,
    Your specs are good and you may find lots of offers in the VPS Offers Forum.

    I can minimize down the search and I wish you have a look at Up2VPS.com, they have perfect plans for your content and is Fully Managed bundled with CPanel/WHM.

    There are alot of providers you can choose from but this is the one I have used and has good uptime.

    Thank You and hope you will have a great time finding a new vps provider to host your services.

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    not long ago I search google, there is another managed provider called nixvps. You may take a look.

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