VPS vs CDN? Do i need both to start out? (3)
Hey STM,
Been absorbing all I can from the onboarding zone but still a bit confused about hosting. I understand in the Mobile Cookbook that I don't necessarily need landers but my F5 application was denied because I didn't show enough experience :'( I was shooting for that network to get started in and get experience direct linking cookbook style.
So I'm trying to show I'm serious but confused about hosting. Before joining STM I was building an SEO Amazon affiliate site (following Screw95) on hostgator with WordPress (learning) but an AM vet recommended HostDime so I just switched. I was reading in the on boarding section about Content Distribution Networks and became confused if signing up for one of those is also necessary, and also a cloud storage space to store my landers.....
I would really like to get into F5 but this whole setup process honestly feels more confusing than the actual marketing part of this whole game.
Thanks STM! Honestly, this place rocks. Don't misunderstand my confusion for discouragement.
Hello,
the setup phase can be confusing for sure, but don't worry, we have all been there 
It's a good idea to get a VPS for the start, you can use it to host landing pages and also your agency website, if you decide to create one - these days aff.networks are being a bit picky, so it's always a good idea to pose as an agency and a business man. Creating the agency site will also teach you a thing or two, so it's a good way to start the ball rolling. Don't pick hostgator tho, you need a fast server, the popular choices are for example - beyondhosting, digitalocean or vultr ... etc
You can also get a CDN, I use rackspace cloud files - its billed per MB transferred so the price is very low with lower volume. You don't really need this, but it can improve speed and that can mean better CVR.
If you feel it's a bit overwhelming, you can delay it. It won't be make or break when getting into a network. You can just use shared hosting for your company website.
I second what matuloo has mentioned. It is best to get a good base going before you get things rolling. A faster website could be the difference between green and red. Especially if you're starting out in mobile.
A CDN usually sits on top of a hosting package/VPS/static file repository. So you have the hosting and the CDN to speed up serving content to users around the world.
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