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VPS hosting: more control than shared hosting, as long as someone owns the server

A virtual private server gives you reserved memory and CPU plus root access to install whatever your app needs. The trade-off: the operating system, security and backups are no longer the host’s job. When a project calls for one, we help you choose the VPS and decide who will manage it.

Find out if I need a VPSManaged vs. unmanaged

Why VPS setups go wrong

It’s rarely the machine’s fault. It’s how it’s run:

  • Someone bought a cheap “unmanaged” VPS, and nobody has patched it since day one.

  • The server accepts root logins with a password and has no firewall at all.

  • Backups are stored on the same server they’re supposed to protect.

  • Only one person knows how to log in, and that person has left the company.

  • The disk fills up with logs and the site goes down on a Sunday with nobody noticing.

What changes with a VPS

A VPS is a virtual machine running on a physical server: it shares the hardware with other VMs, but it has its own operating system and a set allocation of memory, CPU and storage. That’s why noisy neighbors stop hurting you as much, and why you can install whatever you need: a specific PHP or Node.js version, containers, your own database or background workers. Above all, responsibility shifts: on an unmanaged plan, every update, firewall rule and backup is on you or whoever you hire. Most of our projects don’t need one: WordPress and PHP sites run on shared hosting, Next.js sites on Vercel and apps on Firebase. A VPS comes in when an app needs software or capacity those options can’t provide.

Managed vs. unmanaged VPS

The machine can be identical. What changes is who answers for it.

  • Unmanaged VPS

    Who patches the OS
    You or your in-house tech team.
    Firewall, access and security fixes
    Your responsibility from day one.
    Backups
    You set them up; many plans don’t include them.
    True cost
    Lower monthly bill, more hours from your team.
    A fit if
    You have someone who knows Linux administration and has time for it.

  • Managed VPS

    Who patches the OS
    The host, or the person you hire to do it.
    Firewall, access and security fixes
    Part of the service, within whatever scope the contract defines.
    Backups
    Usually included; confirm where they’re stored and how a restore works.
    True cost
    Higher monthly bill, less internal time.
    A fit if
    Your team should be running the business, not servers.

What “managed” includes varies a lot from host to host. Before you sign up, we go through exactly what’s covered with you.

The baseline every production VPS needs

No matter who manages it, none of this is optional.

  • Key-based access, not passwords

    SSH with keys, a non-privileged user for daily work and direct root login turned off.

  • A tight firewall

    Only the ports your app needs are open; everything else stays closed.

  • Updates with an owner

    Operating system security patches applied on a regular schedule, with a named person accountable for them.

  • Off-server backups

    Copies stored somewhere else plus a test restore, because a backup you’ve never restored is just an assumption.

  • Monitoring and alerts

    Alerts for downtime, full disks or unusual load before a customer notices.

  • Documentation

    What’s installed, how new releases go out and how to log in, written down for whoever comes next.

What our clients say

Real reviews our clients left on Google.

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    October 2026

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    October 2026

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    October 2026

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  • Andrés Felipe Pájaro Martinez

    October 2026

    A very good experience with User Media. They've helped us with various digital projects and have always demonstrated knowledge, commitment, and a great willingness to find solutions. I especially want to highlight their expertise in web development and automation. I highly recommend them.

  • Sergio Andres Pájaro Martinez

    October 2026

    Our experience with User Media has been excellent. They've supported us in content creation projects for social media, news, web development, and process automation. Something I particularly appreciate is that they don't just execute our requests; they get involved, propose ideas, and constantly seek new ways to leverage technology. Their experience, commitment, and passion are evident in every project. Without a doubt, they're a great technology partner that I highly recommend.

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    December 2025

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  • Evelintoya1011 Montoya

    December 2025

    Working with Crece Virtual transformed how we acquire clients. From the outset, they understood our business and guided us through everything: digital strategy, website architecture, and domain selection. The WordPress site, with a custom theme and widgets created in Elementor, turned out exactly as we needed: fast, clear, and designed to make requesting quotes effortless. Thanks to technical SEO, link building, and Google Ads campaigns in Medellín, our quote requests increased several times over, stabilizing at nearly 500% higher than at the beginning. The automation that sends leads from WhatsApp to Google Sheets, complete with all the data and UTM parameters, allows us to better measure sales and repeat purchases. Furthermore, their hosting, domain, and Google Workspace services have been reliable, and whenever we need support, they're always there with quick and clear answers.

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    November 2025

    We have been working with Crece Virtual for several months now, and it has been a great experience. They built our website in Next.js, and it turned out super fast and professional. The best part is that they didn't leave us on our own after delivery: every month they make updates and improvements, and when we need something urgently, they always respond very quickly. Their support has been impeccable. In addition to the website, they manage our Google Ads campaigns and SEO. Honestly, everything has worked very well. The campaigns bring in good leads and have us well positioned on Google and Bing. They are very professional but also very approachable, always explaining everything clearly. I recommend them without hesitation.

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    November 2025

    We hired Crece Virtual to redesign our corporate website and improve our SEO. The result completely exceeded our expectations. The design is elegant, professional, and conveys the seriousness we needed as an environmental project. Navigation is intuitive, and our clients can easily find the information they're looking for. Regarding SEO and ads, we now appear in the top Google results for the searches that matter to us. The team was incredibly professional, met every deadline, and was always available to answer questions. It's clear they know what they're doing.

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    November 2025

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  • Juan Jose Cano Giraldo

    November 2025

    They designed a corporate website for us, optimized for local search. The SEO is flawless; we appear in the top results. Website traffic increased by 350%. Excellent service, support, and monthly follow-up.

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    April 2024

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  • Tomás Vélez

    February 2024

    Crece Virtual has become our greatest ally. They are incredibly creative in their web design and have given us a unique online presence. They are experts in Google Ads and significantly increase your business's visibility. Furthermore, their specialization in software development allows them to offer customized solutions. With Crece Virtual, you're on the right track if you're looking to expand your online presence to more leads and different markets.

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    February 2024

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VPS hosting FAQ

VPS or dedicated server?

For most mid-sized sites and apps, a VPS is plenty, and many hosts let you add memory or CPU without switching machines. A dedicated server makes sense when the load is heavy and constant, when a regulation requires dedicated hardware, or when your software is licensed per physical server. If in doubt, start with a well-sized VPS and measure.

Do I need technical skills to run a VPS?

To manage it, yes: working in the Linux command line, configuring the web server, the firewall and backups. If nobody on your team has that background, you have two options: a VPS managed by the host, or someone who handles it for you. What we don’t recommend is a VPS that nobody owns.

Can you migrate my website to a VPS?

Yes. We prepare the VPS (web server, PHP or Node.js version, database and certificate), copy the site and test it before switching DNS. We lower the records’ TTL ahead of time so the change propagates quickly, and keep the old server running for a few days in case we need to roll back.

Will a VPS make my site faster?

It can, if shared resources were the bottleneck. If the real problem is heavy images, a slow theme or inefficient database queries, a VPS costs more and the site stays slow. That’s why we measure before recommending a move.

Can I put Cloudflare in front of a VPS?

Yes, and it’s usually a good idea: it hides the server’s IP, filters abusive traffic and serves static files from cache. So the protection can’t be bypassed, the VPS firewall should only accept web traffic from Cloudflare’s IP ranges.

Options next to a VPS

Does your project need a VPS?

Tell us what runs on your site or app, how much traffic it gets and who on your team knows servers. We’ll tell you whether a VPS makes sense and what it takes to keep one in good shape.

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