My own personal experience
Choosing the right hosting solution can be a huge task for businesses, especially with the overwhelming number of cliche same-old-posts out there. So I decided I wanted to share the REAL experience I had these past months. I want to break free from the robotic advices you see on the daily and share my personal experience to help you make an informed decision.
Frustrating Encounter with BlueHost
Like many others, I started my hosting journey with BlueHost, driven by its popularity and promises of a seamless experience. However, my expectations were shattered as I encountered numerous issues. Despite investing over 300 EUR, I found myself dealing with a non-professional and rude technical support team. Hidden costs started piling up, and worst of all, my website’s loading speed was terrible, taking 20-30 seconds per page even after implementing paid optimizations from plugins and such.
A Costly
Lesson
Learned
It became evident that I had thrown away part of my big investment. Months of struggle led me to a crucial decision: it was time to part ways with BlueHost. Determined to find a reliable hosting provider, I reached out to various people across Europe and the US who had experienced different hosting solutions. As a Europe-based user, I prioritized servers within the EU.
The Disappointing Reality of Many Providers
During my research, I discovered that many providers charged exorbitant amounts each month while failing to deliver fast and optimized servers. It seemed like an endless cycle of paying high fees for mediocre performance. However, my journey took an unexpected turn when a member of the Avada community on Facebook recommended Nexcess (LiquidWeb) to me.
The Nexcess Experience
Despite having reservations due to my previous hosting order, I decided to engage with Nexcess’s sales and support teams, bombarding them with questions for an entire week. Their willingness to answer every single query, even though I wasn’t yet a customer, impressed me greatly. This led me to share my experience through this blog post, as Nexcess truly transformed my hosting journey. Of course, this also led to me picking to BECOME their customer.


The Nexcess Difference
Upon migrating my website from BlueHost to Nexcess, the change was nothing short of astonishing. My website’s speed improved by 10X at least, with pages now loading in just 2-5 seconds. Moreover, I gained full control over my files and hosting dashboard, allowing me to optimize my website even further. To top it off, I purchased a domain from Nexcess and received a free SSL certificate, a feature that BlueHost charged for separately.
The Importance of Sales and Support
Reflecting on my experience, I cannot stress enough the significance of engaging with a hosting provider’s sales and support teams. By reaching out to Nexcess and speaking with their knowledgeable staff, I was able to target my concerns and make an informed decision. This personal interaction allowed me to just respect their commitment to performance and optimization, ensuring I wouldn’t end up with a company that overlooks the importance of investing in quality infrastructure. Of course, when you have Bluehost where they overkill the servers.
Conclusion
Before adding anything further, you have to know that I am in no way shape or form sponsored by Nexcess. At all. I’m writing this on my own behalf. I want to. I need to. I must to.
In conclusion, my experience with Nexcess has been a game-changer. Their hosting solution not only rectified the issues I faced with BlueHost but exceeded my expectations in terms of speed, control, and added features. I encourage you to follow my advice and prioritize engaging with sales and support teams before committing to a hosting solution. By doing so, you can ensure that your chosen provider invests in reliable infrastructure, setting the stage for a successful online presence. Don’t settle for subpar hosting when exceptional options like Nexcess are available.
Remember, your hosting solution lays the foundation for your online business or website. Choose wisely, and may your online journey be one of success and growth.
