Cloudways is a managed hosting provider that focuses on performance and simplicity. Whether you need simple server and application launches, or ongoing server maintenance, Couldways is built to simplify the whole process of server management to support business growth thanks to its powerful suite of tools and services that can help manage your eCommerce stores and business sites. It also underscores user options–from cloud providers and hosting.
Capabilities |
|
---|---|
Segment |
|
Deployment | Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based |
Support | 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
Training | Documentation |
Languages | English |
I started using cloudways for myself inititally and then started moving some of my clients to the same platform, and a couple of them still use it to this day. I find it easy to set up and the integration of various services makes it easy to scale digitally.
Price wise, they are not the most competitive option for someone like me who has to host 100 websites and manage them in an affordable way.
It it great to lauch an app and also the option to choose where to host it. Also the reliability is great as it is based off of major hosting providers like Google, Amazon and the like.
i can fully manage the server from one platform easily instead of managing the server manually the old way. its comprehensive with all features like SSL and cloudflare paid service.
cloudflare needs to be enhanced as the TTFB time is long since im in middle east (DUBAI). also i wish if cloudways can provide servers in UAE or GCC region to enhance the speed more.
- The free backup solution is very good in cloudways where i can get back to any date easily which is not available in other platforms. - Full view of Server utilization which is also not available in other platforms. - Dedicated Own IP address for each server.
It's really a smooth experience I've been using cloudways for years and very little issues and great prices and server variety.
The support could be a little faster/better but I do always get an issue resolved.
I'm able to scale up my server to add more client websites or down as needed too. It's super fast and easy to spin up a new site and get running.
Cloudways offer multiple options of cloud providers and allow you to manage and create resources without the need to learn Kubernetes and droplets. Availability of knowledgebase and responsive human support helped fixed incidents. Scaling and monitoring the server is easy and only shows what matters to you.
Managing cloned applications can be challenging. Once you have multiple servers and cloned applications, you must be mindful of checking the namespaces. I often make mistakes getting SFTP credentials on other applications hosted on another server.
I was able to deliver the project faster. The staging feature also helped our developers to test new features and updates which doesn't exist on managed server providers.
The servers they offer are fast. More pricey than others. But it's worth it since you get 24/7 customer service with skilled employees who know what they're talking about.
Can be a little bit technical. luckily they have easy manuals that you can follow
I have my own dedicated server now, instead of sharing my servers with other users. This makes the server very fast!
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, I am constantly seeking innovative tools that enhance productivity and streamline processes. Today, I'm excited to share my insights on Cloudways automated management tools for WordPress, which I consider among the best in the market. Although my application to the affiliate program was not accepted, I'm confident that this issue can be resolved in the future. Without a doubt, I would recommend Cloudways services to my clients. Effortless Automation for WordPress Management: Cloudways offers sophisticated and efficient automated tools that simplify WordPress website management, including server deployments, domain integrations, updates, and backups. Unmatched Flexibility and Scalability: Cloudways provides easy scalability for WordPress websites, allowing users to adjust resources with a few clicks. Their flexible infrastructure can be customized to meet specific requirements. Enhanced Security and Reliability: Cloudways prioritizes security by offering built-in firewalls, regular security patches, and SSL certificate installations. Their reliable infrastructure, powered by leading providers, ensures maximum uptime. Turning Disappointment into Opportunity: Despite not being accepted into the affiliate program, I am confident that any setbacks can be resolved over time, leading to a positive collaboration with Cloudways. Resounding Recommendation: I wholeheartedly recommend Cloudways automated WordPress management tools to my clients due to their unmatched automation, flexibility, security, and reliability. Cloudways allows businesses to optimize their WordPress websites and focus on achieving their digital goals. Conclusion: Cloudways automated WordPress management tools are at the forefront of digital innovation. Despite any disappointment, I am confident in the potential for a fruitful collaboration. As a Digital Consultant, I highly recommend Cloudways for seamless WordPress management, scalability, security, and reliability. Disclaimer: This review is based on personal experience and observations and is not influenced by any external factors.
Improving the Affiliate Program: A Suggestion for Cloudways To enhance the affiliate program, I suggest considering the following points: Professional Analysis: Implement a professional evaluation process for applicants, taking into account their experience and expertise, even if they haven't been previous customers. This would acknowledge the value that experienced professionals can bring to the program. Interactive Application Process: Make the application process more interactive and engaging, creating a sense of connection and mutual benefits. Ensure that applicants feel valued and that Cloudways is actively seeking to establish strong relationships. By focusing on these suggestions, Cloudways can improve the affiliate program and address the issues raised by applicants who may have faced obstacles during the application process.
Regarding the question about the affiliate program, while Cloudways' flexibility for WordPress websites is game-changing, there were concerns expressed in the review about not being accepted into the program. However, by implementing a more interactive and personalized application process and recognizing the value of experienced professionals, Cloudways can address these concerns and create a stronger, more inclusive affiliate program that benefits both the company and its affiliates.
the ease of deploying a server in recognized providers such as Vultr or Digital ocean, they also have excellent support and the server configuration is optimal for speed
when we wanted to take the cloudways service we did the respective tests with a Vultr server, unfortunately we did not choose the high frequency server option, this caused our instance to suffer performance drops despite the fact that it was used in a single site and it was a plan 4gb ram and 2 core, we did other tests directly with amazon with the same configuration and the performance had a huge improvement, the option that cloudways offered us was to increase the size of the server but the cost was very high and this option was not possible .
At this moment we manage an instance to carry out tests and it is going very well, unfortunately we could not locate our live sites here due to the cost, but in general all the contribution of cloudways is very positive
Easily manageable and secured. Very handly for Wordpress and PHP sites. Specially Codeigniter and Laravel.
Can't downgrade the server's current plan.
Previously my wordpress hacked too much. After migrating the hosting to Cloudways I feel safe.
Its flexibility, reliability, and ease of use. Additionally, its ability to integrate with multiple cloud providers, its pay-as-you-go pricing model, and its advanced optimization features are key advantages.
One potential drawback of Cloudways is that it does not offer email hosting, which means users need to use a third-party email hosting service or set up email hosting separately.
Cloudways is solving several problems for me: -Simplifying Cloud Hosting: Cloud hosting can be complex and intimidating for beginners like me, but Cloudways simplifies the process by offering an intuitive user interface and one-click deployment options. -Improving Website Performance: which ultimately benefits me by providing faster and more reliable websites. -Providing Flexible and Scalable Hosting
Best About Cloudways:- 1. Pay-As-You-Go (No Extra Charge) 2. Simple & Clean Dashboard 3. Instantly Deployed Application 4. Very Secure & Fast 5. Managed Sever & Global Availability. 6. Sensible & Experienced Team 7. Fast Support 8. 99.9% Uptime My Cloudways experience is very good & I recommend people to use Cloudways services.
Improvements For Cloudways:- 1. Complicated Setup For Beginners. 2. New WordPress user don't know how to add domain, SSL certificate & how they can get their user I'd & password. 3. They don't know how to access backups, php & more things. 4. They don't know how to migrate website. 5. Application features are not in one place. 6. Cloudways should add different dashboard for WordPress users so they can customise easily.
Best thing about cloudways is managed server, so we don't worry about backend. 1. Easy Setup 2. Clean Dashboard 3. Easy Upgrade & Downgrade Server Size 4. Fast & Secure 5. Daily Backups 6. Experienced Support Team 7. 24/7 customer support 8. Auto Healing & Staging Tool helps a lot
It is easy to use. Being able to choose between several servers.
The support. One day I needed help with a 2022 contest topic and they couldn't solve it for me.
When my clients need an ecommerce and it is required to be fast.
It's easy to create a new site within 3 minutes. Backups are automatic. TTL is cut in by 80% compared to my previous VPS.
Caching and SSL aren't always optimised.
Affordable & fast hosting.
The GUI is very intuitive and modern, it provides lots of very useful features in a way that makes logical sense. It's very easy to perform the tasks I need to do on a daily basis whilst also providing advanced features that I need as a web developer.
When connecting to a server or application via SFTP using Cyberduck, the credentials expire after a very short period of time meaning I have to login again to continue making changes. I understand this is for security however especially when developing on non-live staging environments, it's very frustrating.
Scalable cloud hosting for larger websites whose demands may increase over time as their business increases, this allows us to work with larger clients and keep them happy and their websites performing well.
What I like most is the flexibility of the program. I often have peaks in my site visitors and cloudways handles it perfectly.
It´s a bit pricey, however I haven´t really had any issues with it.
I never have problems with downtime anymore. Also, the site speed is excellent.
Easy to create a new VPS. Regular backups and easy to restore in case of problems. Saved my skin more than once. Fast UK servers. Not bad pricing and easy to upgrade a VPS as required.
Support is often vague and less than helpful. Occasionally they have DNS outages which causes the CNAME to fail and the site to go offline. I've resorted to using only IP addresses.
Takes away the hassle of hosting dozens of sites. Ideal for clients who don't need on-server emails. Minimal management required and no specific technical experience required.
The ability to create easily staging website or even duplicate it. The backups offers as well a great value
Not the ability to downgrade with the Vultr servers
A trustful server
We've been using the Cloudways platform for over a year now, most frequently with DigitalOcean servers, we find the servers and pricing to be excellent value and the support is responsive, knowledgable and genuinely helpful.
There are really no downsides, if you do not need 'bare metal' servers then Cloudways offers a great option
Easy to be up and running quickly, simple to scale up from pre-live to post live server capacity, which makes managing the hosting part of deploying WooCommerce a simple task not a painful one
*Simplified handling an astonishingly higher volumes of traffic. *High speed compared to others alike. *Simple to use with all controls. *Easy and perfect to manage multiple sites.
I have no any dislike on Cloudways at all.
*Reliable web hosting with easy management. *Teams' real-time collaboration . *All security is in place.
Website management is very good & migration from another server is also good.
Costing is quite high as same plans are available at half price at cloud service providers
Handling multiple applications from one dashboard is quite easy with Cloudways.
- Simple navigation - Powerful features - Reasonably priced
I can't think of anything specific at the moment.
Previously my company had its website hosted by a large company on a shared hosting plan to save money. With Cloudways, I was able to move us to a more performant platform while remaining within budget.