In this article we will break down the best WordPress web hosting companies out there so you as a beginner can pick the one that would work best for you.
1. Bluehost
So, Bluehost has become one of the largest brand name when it comes to WordPress hosting for a few reasons. One, because they are an officially recommended hosting provider by the WordPress. They have been supporting the WordPress open source project since 2006 and they have been around for multiple decades now.
What we like about Bluehost is, it is a perfect combination of features and value. They have all the tools like one click WordPress installation with the right plugins auto installed, they are going to give you 24/7 expert support through phone call, by email or live chat. Bluehost overall we rate it as a number one web hosting for small businesses.
2. SiteGround
SiteGround is one of the most popular, highest rated hosting providers in the WordPress community. They offer kind of a premium hosting plans that is specifically optimized for wordPress with the unique in-house speed and security solutions that they have. They are also an officially recommended hosting provider by the WordPress.
They have a specific server infrastructure which is powered by google cloud and they have built a high performance optimization features like ultra fast php, sd optimizer. So, all this put together mean that they are faster for your website.
SiteGround is better for entry-level websites as they get kind of a cloud hosting experience with prices that are about 50% less than other popular managed hosting providers out there. Some of the pros that we have for them is that they have got great support, good uptime, fast and they also include a free ssl certificate. They also have multiple data centers so that anyone who is visiting from your website from that area will get a faster experience.
They will also do a free site migration for you if you want to transfer your website from your current hosting provider to them. You can also get a staging environment, so if you are wanting to create a new theme or test out some different things without doing it on your live site you can do that. You also get a free CDN or content delivery network system that would make everything much faster on your website.
3. DreamHost
DreamHost has been around for 18 years and they are really known for making web hosting easy. With DreamHost, you get a custom dashboard, one-click WordPress installation, automatic WordPress updates etc. They give you a lot of space with free ssd’s which are really fast. They are also an officially recommended hosting provider by the WordPress.
Another thing that DreamHost includes that other providers will not is free domain privacy so you are not going to be getting unsolicited emails because you know your whois records will noty be leaked. Also, they have built in some really cool new features such as a free automated wordpress migration. So using this feature you can move from one host to another if you need to.
4. HostGator
HostGator is another popular web hosting company, they are hosting millions of domains on their platform. They are similar to Bluehost in that they offer a specialized WordPress hosting service. After evaluating their customer support, their features and their pricing we found that HostGator had a great option for growing business because they offer plans that will grow with your business. They are fast and reliable with 24/7 support.
They have cheap intro pricing which most people like when they are just starting out, plus you have a free site migration and you also get a free domain for the first year as well as free ssl certificate that is included. We would say if there is a con, then the renewal fee is a little bit higher after the first year.
5. Hostinger
Hostinger is a new player in the market but they are becoming well known in the WordPress hosting industry. Eespecially in the emerging markets because they offer a very affordable hosting platform with a great 24/7 support through live chat. Their platform is really fast for the price they offer.
They also have features such as one-click install of wordpress, wordpress speed acceleration etc. You also get automatic updates, enhanced security tools and free CDN or content delivery network to increase speed of the website.
