Display Technology Expert OLED-Info Cuts Hosting Costs by 50% and Achieves Faster Performance After Migrating to Cloudways

About OLED-Info

OLED-Info, a leading source for OLED technology news, faced significant challenges with its old hosting solution. The site often crashed during peak traffic, especially when sending newsletters or launching new services. The high cost of dedicated servers added to the strain, making it clear that a change was needed.

After exploring alternatives, Ron Mertens, CEO of OLED-Info, decided to switch to Cloudways. With its reliable performance, cost-effective pricing, and user-friendly interface, Cloudways offered a solution that could handle traffic spikes while ensuring better security and uptime. The migration process was smooth, and the team quickly noticed improvements.

Since making the switch, OLED-Info has seen faster page load times, better uptime, and no more site crashes during busy periods. With Cloudways’ support and flexibility, the team has saved time and resources, focusing more on content. This case study shows how Cloudways helped OLED-Info improve website performance and user experience.

Cloudways: Can you share an experience when your previous host failed during the OLED-info launch? What issues did you face, and how did it impact your business?

Ron Mertens: We launched OLED-Info back in 2004, and for the first twenty years, we used a dedicated server from one of the leading providers. However, we had three main issues:

Issue #1: We had peak demands, especially when we sent out newsletters, which resulted in crashes.

Issue #2: The cost of the dedicated server was very high.

Issue #3: When we launched a new service with registered users, the load on the server increased because the site was no longer cached as before, causing performance issues.

We started looking for alternatives and discovered that moving to Cloudways could save us money and offer the flexibility we needed for higher traffic spikes.

– OLED-Info delivers real-time OLED industry news and insights, powered by a faster and more reliable Cloudways hosting.

Cloudways: Were there any other noticeable issues caused by slow hosting, like higher bounce rates or advertiser concerns about site performance?

Ron Mertens: We didn’t get direct feedback from advertisers, but we noticed the site crashing during peak demand. We also monitored page speed with tools like Google’s, and we saw improvements after migrating to Cloudways, which was a relief. The issue of the site going down is now resolved, and we’re happy with the improved speed.

Cloudways: What was the key factor that made you choose Cloudways over other options? Was it a feature, pricing, or something else?

Ron Mertens: Several factors made us choose Cloudways. Our developer recommended it, and I liked the easy-to-use interface for managing the site, monitoring performance, and ensuring security.

With Cloudways, we could manage multiple websites with separate instances, which solved problems we faced with the old setup. The price was also very attractive compared to the old dedicated server.

Cloudways: How much did security and reliability influence your decision? Was there a sense of relief in finding a platform you could trust?

Ron Mertens: Security is essential for us, especially since we handle premium content subscriptions and payments. On the old server, we had trouble with security tests, and we often failed them.

With Cloudways, security is much easier to manage. The servers are regularly updated, and we pass security checks without issues. This was a huge relief for us.

Cloudways: How smooth was the migration process? Were there any challenges, and how did Cloudways assist you?

Ron Mertens: The migration was smooth overall. We did it in stages, migrating one site at a time, and Cloudways Support was very helpful throughout the process. They were quick to respond whenever we needed assistance. It was also nice that we could test things out and migrate at our own pace.

– The Cloudways dashboard where OLED-Info managed its website migration from its previous hosting setup.

Cloudways: After the migration, what was the first sign that reassured you that the move to Cloudways was the right decision?

Ron Mertens: We began with a popular site and a lesser-visited one to test things. Both migrations went smoothly, and we quickly saw how well the sites performed. It was a great feeling to cancel the old server and stop paying those high costs. Our team was happy, and we saw good results from the start.

Cloudways: What key metrics, like page load times or traffic handling, have improved the most since migrating to Cloudways?

Ron Mertens: Everything has improved: uptime, page load time, and the ability to handle traffic spikes. A few weeks ago, we upgraded one of our servers, and the process was quick and easy, thanks to the cloning feature Cloudways offers. This flexibility, combined with security and great support, has been a huge benefit for us.

Cloudways: Have you noticed any positive changes in your OLED-Info Pro subscription service, like better site performance or user experience?

Ron Mertens: Since migrating to Cloudways, we’ve seen significant improvements in site stability, particularly during traffic spikes. We no longer experience downtime, which has led to a smoother experience for users and likely happier advertisers as well.

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Cloudways: How much time has migrating to Cloudways saved your team each week from managing server issues, and what are you now able to focus on?

Ron Mertens: The move to Cloudways has saved us a lot of time and money. We no longer have to constantly monitor the site for crashes, and our developer can focus on content and advertising rather than server management. We also appreciate the flexibility of managing multiple websites in separate environments, which was not possible with our old setup.

Cloudways: If someone with a similar site is on the fence about moving to Cloudways, what’s the main advice you’d give them?

Ron Mertens: I would advise them to try it out. For us, it took longer than it should have to make the switch, and I wish we had moved to Cloudways sooner. The savings and ease of use have been fantastic. It’s simple to set up, and Cloudways has provided the resources we need to grow without the headaches we had before.

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