The text is about my blog, which is a personal blog built using WordPress:
Since the expiration of Tencent Cloud's server in the second half of last year, I haven't bought a VPS. Firstly, the domain name is not registered, so I cannot use domestic servers. Secondly, there are very few cost-effective Hong Kong VPS options, so I have been using the basic Hong Kong virtual hosting from Lao Xue Hosting.
Recently, some friends have complained about the slow loading speed, and I have also noticed that the speed has indeed decreased compared to before. Additionally, the configuration is not high, and I have multiple websites, so the 2GB disk space is not enough. After reading my friend's blog, I learned about CloudCone. Coincidentally, these days are Easter in the United States, and there are lifetime discounts for American VPS, so I decided to purchase one directly.
Among the people in my circle, I know that Lao Zhang's blog and Liu Jin Sui Yue are using it. They purchased it on "Black Friday" last year and now regret it because the configuration is too high and the performance is excessive. They spent more than 100 yuan, but the loading speed of their websites is still good.
Let me briefly explain the configuration:
| Memory | CPU | Hard Disk | Bandwidth | Annual Payment | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 1 core | 30GB HDD | 3TB/month | $15 | Link |
| 2GB | 2 cores | 60GB HDD | 4TB/month | $25.5 | Link |
| 4GB | 3 cores | 120GB HDD | 8TB/month | $47 | Link |
I purchased the second option, which has more memory and a moderate price. It is located in Los Angeles, USA, DC2. The price is 176 yuan/year in Chinese currency, and this price is for a lifetime. The renewal price is the same. Compared to my 138 yuan/year virtual hosting, it is very tempting.
I don't know how to test the speed of a VPS, so I used a webmaster tool to ping it, and the results were good.
One thing to note is that the IP assigned to you may be blocked. If this happens, you can destroy the host and reallocate it. If that doesn't work, you can submit a ticket to request a paid IP change, which costs $2.
Easter in the United States should be today, and the discount is limited. I estimate that it will be gone after today.
Now that I have a VPS, I can start tinkering again.