I've never had any problems with VPS until i started to get more traffic on all my sites. Eventually it became really slow... I should've moved earlier but i didn't know matt at the time and i couldn't or didn't have time to do it myself.
After i moved over to a dedicated server. I definitely noticed a HUGE increase of preformance. Not only did i notice a HUGE increase in preformance but also my traffic quintupled(5x) and recieved more registrations.
One thing to remember is people don't like a slow website. So most of them will quickly leave if your website is slow. I've noticed if i keep my website fast, I will get more members registering. In my personal opinion i don't like slow websites either. It makes me feel angry.
I've also heard about the bad reviews of SoYouStart. But i think it's mostly from people expecting some help. But it says on their website that they offer no help(other than hardware problems) because they are unmanaged. So either you have to know what you are doing, or hire someone to take care of your server. I've never had any downtime with them.
My experience with them is great. But the only time i ever needed to contact them is when my next payment is due. If problems arise i do it myself or get matt to do it for me.
This is my dedicated server:
Server E3-SSD-3 - So you Start
I'm also with Matt's Service:
Monthly Server Maintenance | MattWServices
I've also noticed my mobile traffic is getting higher every year. I think mobile traffic is important.
I rarely use my laptop anymore when i am not home. I am either on my desktop or mobile. 50% 50%
I never had any problems with mobile. It's fast
I don't see myself every going back to a VPS. I like having a dedicated server. A little more power then needed is always a good thing.
I sometimes ask myself... how many pageviews per day can my server handle..
I wonder if it can handle 1 million pageviews per month..
Until/If i ever get that many pageview.. i will have to get matt the expert to give me advice/move to a more powerful server
Moving to a dedicated server was the best thing i did.