Best web hosting for WordPress 2018. Top web hosting companies compared!

Why Should You Care About Getting Best Web Hosting For WordPress

For those not aware of the term- Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server. You will have to sign up for web hosting services if you’re planning to start your blog on WordPress.org. As a blogger + blog designer, I understand the importance of using the services you can trust. I know, it might be very tempting to go with the cheapest option possible, but you should definitely do some research before you sign up. Let me tell you why should you care about choosing that perfect web host.

1. To begin with, a great web host can bring your site better loading speed.
2. You will simply sleep better at night knowing that your blog is safe
3. Consequently, if they provide 24/7 customer service support, you will always have a friend to rely on. Seriously, I even turn to my web host representatives for business tips.
4. If your plan includes auto backups- you won’t need to export your content every week (or even day) in order to stay secure.
5. Choosing the best web hosting for your needs can improve your SEO. The thing is, scoring high on search engines depends massively on the uptime/downtime on your servers, so choose wisely.
6. It can improve your sales. You see, speed is a number one factor when it comes to getting more sales, make sure your web host is willing to work with you on this.
7. A good web host will also allow you to grow which means even if you start on the smallest plan, they can always offer more space, more support, more services etc.
8. It won’t ruin your reputation during your blogging journey & then your readers won’t need to experience unfamiliar spam links on your blog.
9. A great web host will always inform you about any possible downtime or errors, so you’ll never make up for tweets saying that your readers are not able to reach your blog. Make sure you enable your email notifications tho.
10. A truly good web host will take care of you. Period. It’s like having a parent of your blog to cure all your problems.

I guess that gives you the idea! Now, let’s compare some of the top companies that provide web hosting for WordPress available at the moment.

Bluehost

Bluehost is probably one of the most advertised hosting companies out there & yes, I have to admit it is really cheap. Yet, it makes me wonder if it is really worth the hype?

Pros:
• It’s super affordable.
• Easy to set up.
• Offers step-by-step tutorials.
• 24/7 support.
• Free add-ons.

Cons:
• I can’t really think of any.

My experience:
Overall, Bluehost can be a pretty good host if you’re on a budget. I work with Bluehost on daily bases when completing my customers’ projects and the overall experience is wonderful

A Small Orange

A Small Orange seems like a small, local company, yet ir was acquired in 2012 by Endurance International Group (EIG), the same conglomerate behind the more popular (and straight-forwardly named) Bluehost and HostGator.

Pros:
• Easy to navigate dashboard & cPanel.
• 24/7 support.
• You only pay for what you need.

Cons:
• Their uptime is not the best really.
• Customer representatives are not always willing to help, at least from my experience.

My experience:
I’ve been a customer of A Small Orange for 2 years + before I moved. However, I felt like the company was not as helpful as they used to be since they were bought out by a huge corporation a few years ago.  Eventually, after a lack of help with my site during its breakdown, I just knew that the time has come for me to switch hosts.

Siteground

Siteground is a web hosting company founded in 2004 and servicing more than a million domains worldwide. It provides shared hosting, cloud hosting, and dedicated servers. Its hosting services are crafted for top speed, unmatched security, 24/7 fast and excellent support.

Pros:
• prices start at only $3,95 a month.
• Easy to navigate dashboard & cPanel.
• 24/7 helpful support.
• Free WordPress.com to WordPress.org migration services
• safe from hackers ( that was the main reason I chose them! )

Cons:
• I can’t really think of any! I truly believe they can definitely be nominated as Best Web Host For WordPress 2018 without any questions!

My experience:
I seriously LOVE Siteground. First of all, their customer service is simply brilliant, I never had to wait longer than a minute for their response. They also helped me move my servers & helped me clean up all of the infected files I had. Given these points, I couldn’t recommend them more!

As you guys probably already know, I offer blog design services which mean I have to deal with different web hosting companies every single day. I understand how frustrating it can be if your web host is not willing to help you maintain that successful website you’ve always dreamed of and I definitely know that you should only work with those you trust. I personally am very happy to have found Siteground in my journey and I know I can contact them even in the middle of a night with a random question or serious error, they always are to help me get back on track and I always encourage my design clients to trust Siteground with their blogs too.

By all means, do your own research, discover what works best for you & feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about starting your blog on the right foot!