How did you choose which web hosts to evaluate?

We included a wide range of popular WordPress hosting providers in our web hosting comparison, however, we did not evaluate free WP hosting options, such as WordPress.com. We gauged popularity from the hosting providers we see our clients use, conversations with industry colleagues, and social trends we follow. The hosting providers’ price points we evaluated start as low as $6 per month and go up to $50 per month on the high end.

How did you test and evaluate each WordPress host?

We’ve run our own independent benchmarks on our own hosting accounts using Pingdom and Google Pagespeed for measurements to keep everything consistent. We also account for geographical distance differences by running all tests from the location nearest the data center where the hosting account is located. We’ve been running persistent tests for over a year on many WordPress hosts and for at least 30 days on every host that you’ll find in this article. We want to see how these web hosts perform over time because that paints the most accurate picture. All of the hosting accounts and services used for testing were purchased by us and, in most cases, without the hosts knowing that we were conducting tests (the exceptions were because we encountered some setup issue and had to contact their support team for guidance).

Why didn't you review [insert hosting company name]?

There are still several hosts that we plan to evaluate that aren’t yet included in this overview. We’ll add them as we collect sufficient data so our readers can make informed decisions. Rest assured — this is a living document! Please leave us a comment at the end of this article to let us know who you would like to see reviewed.

What is the difference between a domain name and an IP address?

A domain name is the website name that online users type into a browser to access a website on the internet. SiteCare's domain name, for example, is sitecare.com. Web browsers need these domain names to be translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses so that machines can connect and interact with each other across the internet. To be understood by other machines, IP addresses are numerical (made up of a string of numbers) and difficult to memorize, which is why domain names were created instead. The internet's Domain Name System (DNS) is a directory that holds records of all existing website domain names and their matching IP addresses to find resources (like web pages) online.

What is managed WordPress hosting?

It is a service where the host manages all the technical aspects of running a WordPress site. This includes security, speed, WordPress updates, daily backups, and scalability.

When is managed WordPress hosting worth it?

If you don't know much about WordPress, servers, and all the other technical tasks involved in running a website, this could be for you. It’ll save you time and stress, and your site will be safer and perform better. Also, you'll get readily available help whenever you need it.

Do I need web hosting for a WordPress site?

If you’re a beginner starting a blog, then no, you don’t need managed WordPress hosting. You can start with regular WordPress hosting. However, if you're a small business or have a high-traffic website, it makes sense for you to get managed WordPress hosting. The decision really boils down to your needs. If you lack the technical skills, then average web hosting can become a hassle as your site grows.

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