Scalable PrestaShop Hosting for Growing Online Stores

PrestaShop FAQs

• What is PrestaShop hosting?

  PrestaShop hosting is a type of service that is optimized to meet all of the requirements of ecommerce websites. Think of things like 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. On top of that, you have features such as developer friendly environment, and GIT & SSH access are great additions for experienced users and are all included with the ScalaHosting VPS plans.

• What are the benefits of PrestaShop hosting on a Cloud VPS?

  PrestaShop hosting plans are optimized for the best possible performance, security, and scalability for online stores. As shared hosting proves insufficient for growing ecommerce websites, ScalaHosting highly recommends a cloud VPS environment.

  Consistent Performance

  The VPS “lives” in the cloud and delivers consistent performance due to the dedicated and guaranteed CPU power, RAM, and storage.

  High Security

  Your PrestaShop site runs in a secure, dedicated, and isolated cloud hosting environment, giving you full control over customizations.

  Scalability

  Additional CPU cores, RAM, and storage space are one click away. Never again lose visitors because your server is low on resources.

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

• How do I choose the best PrestaShop hosting provider?

  While there is no single right answer ti the question “who is the best PrestaShop hosting provider?”, there are some good indications you should look for.

  For starters, make sure the host offers an environment that is optimized for ecommerce sites. Online stores often require more system resources than standard websites, so you could do with a scalable plan that will allow you to add CPU/RAM on the go. You have to ensure your online business is safe enough from malware and web attacks. Be it with some self-developed solution (like ScalaHosting’s SShield) or a set of security measures (like SSL certificates) - don’t just leave your ecommerce site out in the open. Finally, any reliable PrestaShop host should be ready to offer a well-trained team of experts that are always available for assistance, even if you have some technical expertise with the CMS.

• How to choose the right PreshaShop web hosting plan?

  If you already have an ecommerce store with another hosting provider, you can use it’s current statistics and resource usage as a base of what to look for when switching. As a rule of thumb, always make sure to have more than what you need, both in terms of server resources and security features.

  If you are starting from scratch with the PrestaShop CMS, the first two plans should be sufficient enough to get your online store going. You can adjust your CPU/RAM on the go as your project grows.

• Do you offer AWS PrestaShop hosting?

  You may select one of the AWS data centers to power your PrestaShop hosting solution. ScalaHosting partners with AWS and allows customers to choose between multiple data center locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

• Can I upgrade my PrestaShop VPS?

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

• Can I transfer my PrestaShop online store to ScalaHosting?

  Absolutely! The first step is to sign up for the PrestaShop hosting plan that best suits your needs and then open a ticket with technical support to request the data migration. We only need the login details to your old server and the exact time when you want us to start the process. We will transfer your PrestaShop store for free, without downtime, and we will also verify the website loads correctly on the new server.

• Will my online store be down during the migration?

  There is no downtime during the migration. Your website will continue to function normally during and after the transfer is completed. Once our support team ensures your PrestaShop site functions correctly on our server - they will notify you to point the domain name to Scala.

• How long will it take to migrate my PrestaShop site to ScalaHosting?

  Most often the migration of a PrestaShop CMS website takes less than 2 hours. That includes transferring all your data – files, emails, databases - and verifying your online store loads correctly from the ScalaHosting server.

• Will ScalaHosting help me if I have technical issues with my PrestaShop hosting?

  ScalaHosting will always go out and beyond to help you resolve any technical issues related to our PrestaShop hosting platform. You can always rely on the ScalaHosting technical support to assist with questions and issues concerning your server, domain name, SSL certificate, and anything hosting related.

• How does the 24/7 technical support work?

  You can find technical assistance 24/7 with ScalaHosting for all your PrestaShop CMS questions. Our support team can be found through our live chat app (instant response) or via the ticketing system inside your web hosting account (15 min. initial response). Our experts undergo regular training to improve their communication and efficiency, so you always get friendly and timely assistance. That is just one of the reasons why ScalaHosting is top-rated on TrustPilot and several other review platforms as one of the best managed cloud hosting providers.

• Can you help me with the PrestaShop installation?

  The PrestaShop CMS is one of over 400 apps available for free installation in Softaculous, the one-click installer that comes with all SPanel and cPanel plans. Setting up an ecommerce site this way takes no more than a couple of minutes and a few mouse clicks.

  Alternatively, you can always request a PrestaShop installation from our support team, and we will be sure to assist in the quickest possible time. No extra charges are applied, and you will be notified via email once the setup is complete.

• Can I host multiple PrestaShop sites with ScalaHosting?

  You can host as many websites as you want on your cloud PrestaShop hosting service. There are no restrictions and our support will gladly help you with a PrestaShop installation or any other software you’ve chosen to power your online project.

• How to grow my PrestaShop online store?

  If you are on a mission to grow your PrestaShop website, you need to start optimizing your pages for optimal speed, SEO, and user experience. The first step is to select the right web hosting environment to complement your chosen software and its requirements.. 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 PrestaShop hosting account?

  Your PrestaShop hosting service is activated instantly and you can launch your online store in minutes. Just click on the button below to get started.

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