Scalable OpenCart Hosting for Growing Online Stores

Frequently Asked OpenCart Hosting Questions

• How do I build an online store with OpenCart?

  Building an online store with OpenCart includes several steps.

  First, you need to purchase a domain name and a scalable cloud hosting solution. This is the foundation for your OpenCart online store to grow.

  The next step is to install and set up your OpenCart app.

• What is OpenCart hosting?

  OpenCart hosting is a type of web solution that is specifically tailored for ecommerce websites built with the app. This includes optimizations for consistently fast performance, high security, and resource scalability. All those are a must if you are on a mission to grow your online store to its fullest potential.

  Features such as a developer-friendly environment with WP-CLI, GIT & SSH access are great advantages that are all included with ScalaHosting.

• What are the system requirements for OpenCart?

  OpenCart doesn’t need anything specific to run on a hosting server except support for PHP and MySQL. This makes Linux-based servers inherently more suitable for the job. There are a few PHP libraries that need to be available as well - Curl, ZIP, Zlib, GD library, and mdstring.

• Are there any limitations on the number of products or categories in Opencart?

  OpenCart does not limit you in way - you can add as many products or categories as you wish. That being said, keep in mind that the bigger your online store - the more resources it would need to operate effectively. Always make sure you have enough system resources available on your hosting account.

• Is Opencart hosting suitable for large ecommerce websites?

  OpenCart is a highly scalable shopping cart. The platform gives plenty of opportunities for growth, so it can be utilized by startups and large-scale businesses alike. Furthermore, ScalaHosting offers custom multi cluster plans for big ecommerce clients where constant uptime and security are a must.

• Do I need a specific type of hosting for OpenCart?

  The most essential thing when picking an OpenCart hosting provider is the type of plan you’ll start with - shared, VPS, or dedicated. Shared hosting is sufficient enough for startups and very small shops, while dedicated servers are best suited for large enterprises. VPS hosting is the perfect middle ground, and most OpenCart stores utilize this type of service.

• What are the benefits of OpenCart VPS hosting?

  There are numerous important benefits of OpenCart VPS hosting services - consistently high performance, better security, more reliability, and limitless scalability. All of those are not available in shared hosting due to its legacy design.

  Learn more in the video below, which shows the difference between VPS hosting and shared hosting.

• What is the difference between shared hosting and OpenCart VPS hosting?

  Online stores have many web hosting requirements to grow and thrive. Their needs often exceed those of a standard website, especially in terms of performance and security.

  While traditional shared hosting is suitable for some OpenCart sites, the service cannot deliver consistent results. Your performance and security are highly dependent on your server neighbors, both in terms of loading speeds and possible hacker breaches.

  Learn more in the video below, which best illustrates the situation.

• Do you offer AWS OpenCart hosting?

  You may select one of the AWS data centers to power your OpenCart cloud virtual server. ScalaHosting partners with AWS and allows customers to choose between multiple data centers in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

• Can I upgrade my OpenCart VPS?

  Your OpenCart VPS hosting is cloud-native and features true scalability. You can add more CPU cores, RAM, or disk space with a single click. The extra resources are instantly available.

• Can I transfer my OpenCart online store to ScalaHosting?

  It is fully possible to migrate an existing OpenCart store to the ScalaHosting service. Once you choose a web hosting plan with us, you can request a free transfer from our experienced support team. The OpenCart migration will be as quick as possible and involves no service downtimes. Our support only needs the login credentials for your old server, and the rest is done by them.

  The first step is to sign up for the OpenCart cloud hosting service that best suits your needs and then open a ticket with technical support to request the migration. We only need the login details to your old server and the date and time when you would like us to start with the migration.

• Will my OpenCart online store be down during the migration?

  There is no downtime during the migration. Your visitors will not notice anything. Your website will continue to function normally during and after the transfer is completed.

• How long will it take to migrate my OpenCart website to ScalaHosting?

  Most often, the online store migration takes less than 2 hours. That includes transferring all your data – files, emails, databases, and verifying the OpenCart website loads correctly from the new server.

• Will ScalaHosting help me if I have technical issues?

  ScalaHosting will always go out and beyond to help you resolve any technical issues related to our web hosting platform. You can always rely on ScalaHosting’s technical support at any time via chat, ticket, and email.

• How does the 24/7 technical support work?

  Technical support is available 24/7, and you can immediately get an answer to your questions about your OpenCart site via live chat. There is no waiting time - you are instantly connected to a friendly live human that will love to help you solve your issue. You can also utilize our internal ticketing system, where the average response time is 15 minutes. That is just one of the many reasons why ScalaHosting is among the top-rated hosting providers on TrustPilot and other reputable review platforms.

• Can I host multiple OpenCart websites with ScalaHosting?

  Yes, apart from the Mini plan, you can host as many websites as you want on your OpenCart hosting service. There are no software restrictions, and you can even have different types of sites on the same account.

• How do I install OpenCart on my hosting account?

  Setting up an OpenCart store is extremely easy with ScalaHosting. All you need to do is log in your SPanel and find the Softaculous one-click installer under Software/Service. Choose OpenCart from the list and follow the steps. The installation is immediate.

  Alternatively, you can ask the ScalaHosting support, and they will configure OpenCart for you absolutely free of charge.

• Can I use third-party extensions on my OpenCart hosting?

  Yes, you are absolutely free to use any of OpenCart’s extensions on the ScalaHosting services. Naturally, if you want to work with a premium third-party solution, you would have to settle the licensing fees directly with the developer.

• How to grow my OpenCart online store?

  If you are on a mission to grow your OpenCart website, you need to start optimizing for speed, SEO, and user experience. The first step is to select the right web hosting environment, which will give you a solid foundation and make your optimization efforts more effective.

  You can learn from the best by watching the webinar “Behind The SEO and Web Development Curtain” with Eric Enge (author of The Art of SEO), Brian Teeman (co-founder of Joomla), and Vlad Georgiev (author of SPanel).

• How long does it take to activate my OpenCart hosting?

  Your OpenCart web hosting service is activated instantly, and you can launch your online store in a matter of minutes. Just click on the button below to get started.

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