Hello!
I have a WooCommerce site that’s been experiencing high CPU usage issues, so I’ve decided to migrate it from SiteGround to a VPS or Dedicated server. Our primary customers are in Spain, so I was leaning toward IONOS since they have a data center in Madrid and offer competitive pricing. However, the system admin I hired recommended Hetzner instead, saying the data center location in Germany wouldn’t impact performance for our Spanish customers. (Hetzner doesn't have data center in Spain)
He convinced me to purchase a Hetzner AX42 dedicated root server for our WooCommerce site. I originally preferred a data center in Spain because 99% of our customers are based there, and I’m concerned that the German data center might not deliver optimal performance for them.
As a non-technical person, I have many doubts. I’m unsure what to consider before hiring our system admin. He suggested using the Hestia control panel because it’s open-source and free, which fits my budget of under $60/month for hosting. But I heard many people recommending CloudPanel or RunCloud etc. Our store only gets 25k unique visitors per month, so I didn’t think we needed such an expensive server, and we can’t afford a paid control panel. (But if Paid Panel is affordable then I might able to afford)
How will I manage my WooCommerce site after migrating to the VPS on Hetzner? Will I get features like automatic backups, staging, and security? Will I have access to a file manager similar to what SiteGround offers?
Can anyone provide a checklist of what I should look out for? I'm eager to learn how to manage my server on my own. If anyone could share what I need to learn to effectively manage WordPress sites on a VPS or dedicated server, that would be really helpful. I also need to understand what a high-performing tech stack looks like; he mentioned using NGINX and FPM. As someone who isn’t technically inclined and can’t afford a dedicated server admin, I’d appreciate advice on how to manage the site post-migration and what to consider before hiring and after the admin completes the job.
Yo, I feel you on this migration journey! 🖥️💪 Hetzner’s AX42 is a beast, and with NGINX and FPM, you’re setting your site up for some serious speed! 🚀 Don’t stress too much about the data center location – Germany’s close enough, and you’ll barely notice a difference! 🤞🏽
That Hestia control panel is a solid choice for budget-friendly management. And hey, if you need a hand with the migration or setting up that VPS, I got you! Let’s connect and make sure everything runs smooth like butter! 🧈✨ Hit me up at [MentoCode](https://mentocode.com/) or slide into my DMs. We got this! 🙌🏾