3 Secrets That Hosting Companies DON'T Want You to Know

Have You Ever Felt Like You're Paying Too Much for Your Server?

The video game hosting industry moves millions of dollars every year, and a large part of that profit comes from users who don't know how the business actually works. Today, we're going to open Pandora's box.

Here are 3 uncomfortable truths that most traditional providers prefer to keep in the shadows, and how we've decided to break the rules at Mineando.

Secret #1: The Business is in "Zombie Servers"

Did you know that the monthly hosting business model relies on you NOT using the server?

It’s what we call the "Gym Membership Effect." They know you'll pay for your January subscription with high hopes, play for three days, and then, due to school or work, stop logging in. But since the subscription is automatic, they keep charging. They love customers who pay but don't consume resources.

• The Solution: At Mineando, if you don't play, you don't spend. We don't want your money for nothing; we want you to pay only when you're actually having fun.

Secret #2: The "Unlimited Slots" Lie

Many companies sell cheap plans promising "Unlimited Players" (Slots). This is a marketing trap.

The reality is that a server with 2GB of RAM will crash if 50 people try to join, no matter how much the settings say "Unlimited." They use this hook so you buy the plan, realize it runs poorly, and feel forced to upgrade to the expensive plan the next day.

• The Truth: Real capacity is dictated by RAM and CPU. We tell you the truth about what hardware you need for your specific number of friends, without empty promises.

Secret #3: Overselling

How is it possible for some hostings to offer ridiculously low monthly prices? The answer is Overselling.

They sell the same CPU to 100 different customers, hoping they won't all play at the same time. But when Saturday afternoon rolls around and everyone logs in... BOOM! LAG! Your server slows down because your neighbor is using the resources you paid for.

• The Mineando Difference: By charging by the hour, we can afford to assign you real and dedicated resources during your play session. When you turn on your server, the machine is yours.

Conclusion

Knowledge is power (and money in your pocket). Now that you know how the industry works, you have two options: keep fueling the old model or switch to smart hosting.

Be smarter than the system. Pay only for what you use at Mineando