Almost 9 out of 10 of companies that upgraded their hosting solutions reported strong ROI, with improved page load time and increased revenue.
ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2025 -- Liquid Web, a leader in VPS and WordPress hosting, alongside scalable dedicated servers and cloud solutions for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the release of their study, The Hosting Habits and Evolution of Hyper-Growth Businesses.
Over 60% of hyper-growth companies faced downtime, slow performance, and server crashes last year.
The report highlights the transformative benefits of investing in high-performance hosting environments — especially for companies experiencing rapid growth. Drawing from a study of over 100 hyper-growth companies, the report examines how organizations experiencing exceptional growth support sustained expansion with an optimized hosting platform.
The study surveyed businesses that grew at least 30% in the past year across industries like IT, retail, hospitality, real estate, healthcare, and education. It examined how they use hosting solutions to scale quickly and boost ROI.
Key findings include:
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- 88% of companies that upgraded their hosting saw strong ROI — with faster page speeds, better uptime, and increased revenue.
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- 61% of hyper-growth companies faced downtime, slow performance, and server crashes last year — hindering revenue and customer experience.
☁️ Cloud Adoption is Rising Among Fast-Growing Businesses
- 40% of hyper-growth companies moved to cloud hosting to support scalability, uptime, and revenue growth.
⚠️ Shared Hosting Can't Keep Up
- While 34% of businesses started with shared hosting, only 22% continue using it — many outgrow its limitations quickly.
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- 27% of hyper-growth businesses switched to managed hosting, while 44% of the fastest-growing companies found it essential for stability.
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- 66% plan to increase their hosting budgets by an average of 23% next year — proving that performance and reliability are top priorities.
The study also analyzes how these businesses manage website traffic surges, select appropriate hosting solutions, and plan for future hosting challenges. By aligning their hosting strategies with their growth objectives, hyper-growth companies can achieve seamless uptime and operational continuity.
"Hyper-growth businesses don't just need hosting — they need a foundation for unstoppable scale," says Sachin Puri, Chief Growth Officer at Liquid Web. "Our research proves that the right hosting strategy isn't just about uptime; it's about driving revenue, maximizing performance, strengthening security, and sustaining long-term success. Investing in high-performance infrastructure is no longer optional — it's the competitive edge that today's leaders are leveraging to dominate the digital landscape."
Liquid Web remains dedicated to equipping businesses with highly-performant, scalable, and reliable hosting solutions, along with the expertise needed to thrive online. The Hosting Habits and Evolution of Hyper-Growth Businesses report is part of this ongoing effort, providing valuable insights to help companies enhance their digital presence and drive sustainable growth.
To learn more about Liquid Web's array of high-performance hosting solutions, visit LiquidWeb.com, or read the full study: The Hosting Habits and Evolution of Hyper-Growth Businesses.
About Liquid Web
As a cornerstone of CloudOne Digital, Liquid Web leverages best-in-class infrastructure and cloud capabilities to provide unparalleled support and growth for businesses. Building on 25+ years of success, Liquid Web delivers industry-leading hosting for mission-critical sites, stores, and applications to SMBs and the designers, developers, and agencies who create for them. Liquid Web's expansive global reach and support for nearly 200,000 customers is a testament to its reliability and the trust it has garnered from its customers. Our foundation is built by a world-class team of technology and industry experts dedicated to delivering excellence 24/7/365. As a leader in customer service, the rapidly expanding brand has been recognized among INC. Magazine's 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies for 12 years.
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