Speed problem - Shared server with GoDaddy

[JoeySperz]

I have been with GoDaddy for about 2 years hosting SugarCRM on a shared server. My normal server response time shown at the bottom of the sugar screen is usually 3-5 seconds. Its not the fastest thing in the world, but i deal with it. Over the last week, the server response time has been anywhere from 30-40 seconds. I called GoDaddy 3 times this week and they keep saying it is a load problem. The first two times i called they said they would fix it by either moving me to another shared server or some other action on their end. I spoke with them again today, and they said they recommend me upgrading to either a virtual dedicated server or a dedicated server. The problem i have with that is that it is expensive. i have a small operation and i am not prepared to spend $50-80 per month when i am spending $5 a month now.

Has anyone else experienced this? i am thinking of simply moving to another hosting service since i never had problems on a shared server until now. What else can I do?

Please keep in mind i am not a tech person, so please keep it simple. Any input would be greatly appreciated... Please HELP!!! :
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Sugar Version 5.2.0 (Build 5380)
MySQL Version 5

I dont know the rest of the info, i can find out though if it is necessary...

[teoleonard]

Hi Joey,

I am also on a shared server with goDaddy and have recently begun to see serious speed issues with Sugar. What used to be 3- 5 seconds in Dec and Jan is now 12-40 seconds with quite a few timeouts.

My other apps on the same server at goDaddy are seeing quick responses, so I am not sure it is a goDaddy issue as much as what might have been upgraded or changed with PHP, etc. I am somewhat stumped.

If you find out anything, can you post back? Likewise, if I see that anything changes, I will as well.

Thanks,

Teo

[SugarDev.net]

Well there are some steps you can take, they are described in the Wiki. They generally take away some functionality to improve speed.

A lot of stuff which doesn't influence the features of SugarCRM can also be done, but not on a shared server. I'm talking about APC, apache config, etc.

Could you describe the size of your database?

[JoeySperz]

teoleonard,

I have not seen any improvements and dont know what to do anymore. I still have not changed, and i am honestly afraid to change. I dont want to be without sugar, and i am not sure what is involved with a switch. Right now, im just dealing with the slowness.

Well there are some steps you can take, they are described in the Wiki. They generally take away some functionality to improve speed.

A lot of stuff which doesn't influence the features of SugarCRM can also be done, but not on a shared server. I'm talking about APC, apache config, etc.

Could you describe the size of your database?

How do i check the size of the data base? where is the wiki article?

Thanks,
Joey