We’ve tested the following 3 web hosts extensively over the last 8 years between 2010 – 2023 and here are the results.
All these companies satisfy the minimum requirements for hosting WordPress.
WordPress runs best when using the right plan for your website and/or blogs.
- The best web hosts include one click WordPress installation.
- Hostgator offer the best package for a small website with 10 – 20 pages.
- Bluehost Pro offer the best plan for hosting multiple sites or blogs on the one plan.
- WPEngine are the best premium WordPress only fully managed host.
1. Web Hosting for Multiple Sites
Bluehost specialize in shared hosting plans.
Bluehost now offer an easy solution to host your content from 23 data centre’s across the globe using a simple to setup CDN service integrated with Cloud Flare.
I recommend a bluehost shared cPanel account for beginners who also need to buy a domain name and host one or multiple small websites and blogs.
2. Host Single Site
Hostgator are one of the best choices for hosting 1 small blog or website.
They also offer a full range of packages as well as 24/7 technical support including live chat for international customers.
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Hostgator are one of the best web hosts for WordPress and offer packages which represent excellent value for money.
If you already own a domain name and only want to host one site, i recommend Hostgator as the best choice.
3. Premium Fast, Secure, Fully Managed Hosting
WP Engine is a premium WordPress only web host.
Automattic, the company which owns WordPress, has invested $1.2m in WP Engine.
If you’re having problems with a slow loading site, hosting with WP Engine will give you the fastest page loading times & offer a package which is more affordable than level 3 VPS.
They also specialize in security and offer daily backup and restore points so you’re always covered.
WP Sites chooses WPEngine for fully managed hosting which focus on speed and security for professional websites and blogs.
What To Consider Before Choosing a Host
- Technical Support
A host with good technical support makes all the difference. Nothing is more frustrating then when your site is down and you can’t get hold of anyone to help you get it back up.
So when looking into a hosting package, always look at the support options offered to make sure that you can get the technical help you need 24/7.
- One Click Install
Installing WordPress to your domain & hosting package can be very technical and time consuming.
The best web hosts offer all the latest programs that make life easy for their users.
Simple scripts is offered by Hostgator & Bluehost so you can click a few buttons and your site will be installed instantly.
- Storage Space, Bandwith and Databases
Basically the best web hosts offer unlimited storage, bandwith and databases.
The first 2 web hosts above offer unlimited databases, storage and bandwidth.
- Addon Domains
The first 2 hosting providers listed above allow you to add more domains and websites/blogs at anytime, free of charge.
This is a simple process which means you don’t need to buy another hosting package if you decide to add more sites to your existing hosting account.
After trying several of the best hosting providers, i believe the above list to include not only the best WordPress web hosts for beginners but also the best value for money available.
WP SITES is hosted on WPEngine servers which are built for hosting WordPress only.