WordPress hosting
What is WordPress hosting?
Definition
WordPress hosting is a special type of web hosting designed just for WordPress, which is the world’s most popular CMS for creating blogs and other types of websites.
With WordPress hosting, the servers are configured in a way for WordPress to run as efficiently as possible. WordPress hosting usually comes with one-click installation of WordPress, or even with the CMS already pre-installed. This gives you a good head start in launching your site.
How it works
The basics of WordPress hosting are the same as standard website hosting. But unlike standard hosting, WordPress hosting is built from the server up for WordPress websites.
Your hosting provider configures server settings, PHP, and databases to deliver full compatibility and performance for WordPress. This hosting environment is then deployed onto a cloud platform, where you can log in, connect your website, and manage it in one location.
Support and management
WordPress hosting services typically include support reserved for WordPress-related questions. Many web hosts can also assist with the technical tasks involved in managing a hosting environment. This is known as managed WordPress hosting.
Technical requirements
WordPress hosting plans are provisioned and configured based on WordPress.org’s official performance requirements. From the moment you buy, your hosting has the storage, CPU, PHP version, and database that WordPress needs to run like a dream.
WordPress hosting benefits
You can count on various features with WordPress hosting that you don’t get with shared hosting services. These features make the internet magic happen without you having to think about it.
As a result, you can focus on building your business instead of worrying about why your website isn’t functioning.
First-class speed
Nobody wants to visit a website with slow load times. WordPress hosting servers are optimized for speed. This ensures that your visitors have a smooth and positive experience when navigating your site. Fast-loading content is also a crucial factor in search engine optimization (SEO), and slow page speeds can negatively impact search engine rankings.
With a multi-layered caching service built on the latest PHP version and server caching, Liquid Web meets your need for speed. Integrated with a content delivery network across our data centers and premium image compression, we optimize your site for fast delivery.
In a nutshell, this means your visitors won’t have to wait for your site to load. And Google rewards fast WordPress sites.
Stronger security
WordPress is the most used content management system on the web, so it’s no surprise that WordPress sites are constantly attacked. The most common points of entry for hackers are out-of-date plugins, easy passwords, and outdated software.
WordPress website owners must be vigilant and ensure their websites are secure at every level.
A WordPress host will provide a level of security fitting for those unique needs. WordPress hosting is built with security protocols specific to WordPress sites, adding a layer of protection you can’t get from general hosting services.
This typically includes ongoing malware monitoring, free SSLs, PHP updates, and automatic plugin updates to keep your website protected. In addition, instant backups secure your work and keep your data safe.
Liquid Web offers all of this, plus the most trusted plugin for WordPress security: Solid Security Pro, which is free with every plan.
WordPress support
For the most part, using a WordPress hosting service means access to WordPress experts. You can be confident that they’ll know how to resolve any hosting issues you may run into with your site.
WordPress is open source software, which means you can usually find answers to questions in official WordPress forums. But, to save time, it helps to have a WordPress expert to call, chat, or email around the clock.
With Liquid Web WordPress hosting, you have access to a team of WordPress experts who have experience working with thousands of sites. Put simply, you aren’t alone. We’re always here to help.
Automatic scalability
What if you have a special discount sale for Cyber Monday or Black Friday? You’ll have a short period with more traffic, more orders, and therefore a need for more server power. If you’re using shared hosting, your site may crash because the server doesn’t have the resources to scale.
Liquid Web WordPress hosting offers a seamless, scalable server configuration. It adjusts to your site’s traffic fluctuations without hitting capacity limits, ensuring your site remains stable even during traffic spikes.
These are the top questions we get about WordPress hosting
Why do you need hosting for WordPress?
WordPress is software that powers websites. A hosting company provides the server space and infrastructure needed for your WordPress site to be accessible on the internet. WordPress hosting ensures that your WordPress site is always online, fast, and secure.
What are the different types of WordPress hosting?
WordPress hosting types come at different price points and offer various levels of services and competencies. The most popular types include WordPress VPS hosting, dedicated servers, cloud hosting, and managed WordPress hosting.
Are there cons to using WordPress web hosting?
There may be drawbacks depending on your site’s setup. Some WordPress hosts don’t allow full access to plugins, and migrations aren’t always free. WordPress hosting generally has a higher cost because the infrastructure is specifically built for WordPress.
Common use cases for WordPress-optimized hosting
Ecommerce
One-third of the world’s ecommerce sites run on WordPress for a reason.
Content
WordPress hosting ensures a fast and secure experience for blogs, subscriptions, and more.
Agencies
Agencies using WordPress choose optimized hosting for their clients.
Enterprise
Even The White House uses WordPress.
WordPress runs better on Liquid Web
“We can quickly create new accounts and set up applications.”
What to look for in a WordPress host
When it comes to WordPress hosting, there are a lot of providers to choose from. These are the top considerations you should make before you purchase a WordPress hosting plan.
Top-rated support
Beginners can work with WordPress with relative ease, but that doesn’t mean putting up a WordPress website and maintaining it doesn’t come with some technical challenges. Look into your potential hosts’ technical / customer support. Be comfortable knowing that when issues arise, you have somewhere to turn.
Your WordPress host should have a WordPress-specific support team available 24/7 with deep expertise in issues large and small. Check into their reviews to see how customers describe their support experiences.
Speed and resources
Some web hosts call their hosting “WordPress hosting,” when it’s not. Those hosts are selling regular shared hosting with WordPress in the name. When choosing a WordPress host, look into what type of speed performance your potential host promises, and how they use their resources to provide you with a high-performing site.
Pay attention to server-side caching (Nginx is best), uptime (99.999% or higher), and performance features (CDNs, autoscaling, and caching plugins).
Clear flexibility
Build out your site’s features as much as you want without worrying about slow speeds and overages. Ask about visitor caps and what happens when you go over your monthly resources. Your hosting should grow with you.
Security features
Not all WordPress hosts offer equal security protection. Check to see if they include free SSLs, SSH access, and protection at the server, software, and platform levels. Also, look into their compliance certifications and whether they offer any built-in security tools.
Price
You should always consider price when considering any type of hosting product or service. Make sure to shop around and compare prices. As with anything else, keep in mind that expensive doesn’t always mean the best, and cheap doesn’t always mean the worst. Shoot for getting the most value for your dollar.
Liquid Web WordPress hosting provides you with a seamless, scalable server configuration. It expands and contracts according to your site’s traffic and bypasses the capacity limits. In other words, your site won’t crash because of increased traffic.