Why cloud hosting is better than traditional web hosting

We get it. When it comes to web hosting, mostly you just want it to work - sitting in the background, keeping your website ticking over nicely so you can forget about it. And if something goes wrong, you want it fixed quickly and easily.

It’s precisely why we invest in the very best components throughout, so Krystal web hosting_ just works_. And on the rare occasion something goes wrong? Well, we’ve also invested in building an award-winning team of UK-based experts, so you get the support you need, when you need it.

We think they’re the basics and the very least you deserve.

However, if you’re an ambitious business that’s striving to succeed, then it’s important to know that not all web hosting is created equal. When it comes to reliability and performance, the devil is in the details.

One of the most important distinctions is between cloud-based hosting and more traditional, single server-based hosting.

Now, cards on the table - all of Krystal’s hosting is cloud based. As standard. Every single Krystal hosting account sits on Katapult, our master-crafted public cloud.

We’ve designed it that way because we know it’s best for you.

But what does that translate into in terms of benefits for your business? Well, let’s go through the advantages of cloud-based hosting compared to single server-based hosting so you get a clear idea of what value you get for your money should you choose Krystal’s 100% cloud-based web hosting.

What are the benefits of cloud-based web hosting?

1. Scalability and flexibility

One of the most significant benefits of cloud hosting is its scalability. Unlike traditional hosting, which often involves fixed resources and capacity, cloud hosting can allow you to scale your resources up or down based on your needs.

This means you can easily handle traffic spikes without worrying about downtime or slow performance. Whether you’re launching a new marketing campaign or experiencing seasonal traffic surges, cloud hosting ensures your website can handle the load efficiently.

2. Enhanced Reliability and Uptime

Cloud hosting leverages multiple servers to distribute data and resources, which significantly enhances reliability and reduces downtime. In traditional hosting, if one server fails, your website could go down. However, in a cloud environment, if one server experiences an issue, another server seamlessly takes over, ensuring continuous uptime. This redundancy minimises the risk of downtime and keeps your website accessible to visitors.

Our cloud-based servers utilise redundant components throughout; CPU, RAM, power supplies, network cards and hundreds of NVMe disks, over which we spread 3 copies of every bit of data.

Thanks to this distributed architecture, our cloud hosting (and your website!) stays online even if a component or server fails.

3. Cost-Effectiveness

Traditional hosting contracts often require you to sign up to a contract and pay for a set amount of resources, regardless of whether you use them all. In contrast, Krystal’s cloud hosting doesn’t tie you into a contract. This allows you scale up and down at will, optimising your costs according to your actual needs. This flexibility can lead to significant savings, especially for businesses with fluctuating traffic patterns.

We believe transparency and flexibility is key. As well as allowing you to scale up and down, we’re upfront with our pricing structure meaning you always know how much you’ll pay.

4. Enhanced Security

Security is a top priority for any online business. Cloud hosting providers invest heavily in advanced security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and regular security updates. Additionally, cloud environments often offer robust backup and disaster recovery options, ensuring that your data is protected and can be quickly restored in case of any unforeseen events. This level of security is typically beyond the reach of traditional hosting solutions.

5. Ease of Management

Managing a traditional hosting environment can be time-consuming and require specialised technical skills. Cloud hosting platforms, on the other hand, often come with user-friendly control panels and automated management tools. This simplifies tasks such as server configuration, software updates, and resource monitoring, allowing you to focus more on your core business activities rather than on IT maintenance. Katapult features an instantly loading and clean-looking client area that makes the simple tasks simple.

6. Global Reach

Cloud hosting providers typically have data centres spread across multiple geographic locations (Katapult is spread across four global locations in the UK, USA and Amsterdam). This global presence lets you deploy your applications and services closer to your users, reducing latency and improving performance. If you have an international audience, this can make a significant difference in delivering a fast and consistent user experience worldwide.

Are you ready to take your business into the cloud?

Cloud hosting offers many advantages over traditional non-cloud-based web hosting, including scalability, reliability, performance, cost-effectiveness, security, ease of management, and global reach.

Yes, you could pick up some cheap, non-cloud-based hosting, and for the most part, your website will run ok. And if you’re lucky, you might get to speak to a real human who knows what they’re doing should something go awry.

But your business deserves better. It deserves faster, more secure, reliable and scalable hosting that’s backed by award-winning UK-based support. This gives it the very best chance to succeed and thrive online.

If you’re currently stuck in a web hosting contract with a mediocre multinational, take a look at our unique Switch Credits initiative. You could swap your remaining contract time for free cloud-based hosting on one of our plans today!