Building a website doesn't necessarily require hiring a web development company; you can also build a website by buying your own server. Naibabiji's Web Development Notes here analyzesBuying your own server to build a websiteSome things to pay attention to.
How much does it cost to buy your own server to build a website?
To build a website with your own server, you should first have a budget. How much money do you need to buy a good and stable server?
Generally, a server costing around 500 yuan per year is sufficient for ordinary users, with performance fully adequate.
What should you know before buying your own server?
If you plan to buy your own server to build a website, you need to first understand which server provider is better.
Because there is a policy restriction for building websites in China: websites hosted in mainland China must be ICP filed before they can be used.
So when buying your own server, you need to consider whether to buy a domestic or foreign server.
Hardware parameters to pay attention to when buying your own server to build a website:
The configuration level of CPU, memory, and network fundamentally affects the smoothness of your website later.
Generally, it is recommended that hardware be at least 1-core CPU and 1G memory. For network, the minimum bandwidth in China is 1M, while foreign servers have higher bandwidth, so no need to worry.
Network parameters to pay attention to when buying your own server to build a website:
For foreign servers, the main consideration is network issues. If you want fast access from China, it's best to buy a Hong Kong server. If buying a US server, prioritize CN2线路.
For knowledge about CN2线路, please refer to:One Diagram to Understand the Difference Between Server CN2 GIA, CN2 GT, and Regular Lines
Where to buy domestic servers?
If you want to buy a domestic server, newcomer promotions can offer prices as low as 99 yuan per year. It is recommended to buy fromTencent CloudorAlibaba CloudBuy from these two providers.
If you want to learn about the latest promotions from these two companies, you can contact Naiba.
Where to buy overseas servers?
When purchasing foreign servers, it is recommended to choose well-known brands for better performance and stable service. Smaller brands may be cheaper, but the quality might not be good.
Recommended foreign server providers includeVultrPurchase Link(New user registration gives $50 credit) supports Alipay and WeChat payments,LinodePurchase Link(Credit card payment can give $10-$20 credit) supports credit cards and PayPal, DigitalOceanPurchase Link(Offers $100 credit valid for 2 months) Supports credit cards and PayPal.
A more complete guide on purchasing your own serverBuilding a WebsiteRecommended servers and explanations, you can refer to the article previously shared by Naibabiji's Web Development Notes titled "Recommended VPS that is stable and suitable for beginners„.