Articles by Alex Rivera
DigitalOcean vs Hetzner in 2026: I Ran the Same App on Both for 90 Days and Measured Everything
I deployed the same Node.js application on DigitalOcean and Hetzner for 90 days, measuring performance, uptime, support quality, and total cost. Here are the ra...
Shared Hosting in 2026: Is It Still Worth It or Should Everyone Just Get a VPS?
The shared hosting vs VPS debate in 2026 — I break down when each makes sense, kill common myths, and explain why shared hosting is still the right choice for...
DNS Explained for Humans: The Only Guide You Need to Stop Breaking Your Website
DNS is the most important thing you do not understand about the internet. This guide covers A records, CNAME, MX, TTL, and common mistakes — in plain language...
Most Startups Should Not Be Using Kubernetes — And I Am Tired of Pretending Otherwise
Kubernetes is incredible technology built for Google-scale problems. Most startups don't have Google-scale problems. Here's why simpler alternatives will save y...
How to Set Up Automatic Backups for Your Server: The Guide I Wish I Had Before I Lost Everything
After losing $14,000 worth of data to a failed migration, I built the backup system I should have had from day one. Here's the complete guide.
Best Managed Cloud Hosting 2026: I Migrated a 2M-Visitor Site to Test 5 Providers
I migrated a 2M-visitor WooCommerce site to 5 managed cloud hosting providers. Cloudways, Kinsta, Rocket.net — real performance data and honest cost compariso...