The Best WordPress Hosting Companies Of 2024

There are so many WordPress hosting companies, but which are the best? And most importantly, who should you trust your website hosting to?

Different hosting packages come with different limits and service options, so a critical consideration is if you’ll be contacting your host’s help desk to help troubleshoot server issues if you are handling IT yourself or internally rather than having your website maintenance team handle it for you.

When choosing your WordPress hosting company, you can take it one step further and choose a host that doubles as a WordPress manager. They will take care of technical issues and optimise your business website, taking out a lot of stress and time-consuming work.

It is easier to manage your WordPress site with a managed host, but it raises many questions about which host is best. You’re trusting them with your business, so you want to get the right company to look after things for you.

Getting that host right from the beginning is crucial, especially as contracts make it hard to move suppliers and take your website with you if you are unhappy with your current offering or if it doesn’t allow you to do what you need for the size of your business.

There are too many hosting candidates to mention (and far too many for you to look over and research yourself), so we’ve taken in the key components that make up good hosting and compiled a shortlist for you so you can work out how to choose the best WordPress hosting without any hassles or stress.

The key factors we took into account when creating the shortlist are:

• Site speed
• Technical support
• Price
• Scalability

These are also the essential factors you’ll need to consider when you make your final choice.

What is a Managed WordPress Host?

A Managed WordPress Host is where your host provider handles all the technical aspects of running your WordPress website. 

Some items you can expect them to deliver include:

• Website backups
• WordPress updates
• Error correction
• Web security
• Site performance optimisation
• SSL certificate
• Content Delivery Network (CDN)
• IT support communication (helpdesk)

Managed WordPress Hosting is a convenient, all-inclusive package that removes the stress of running a business website.

Who needs managed WordPress hosting? 

Large websites are the ones that benefit most from having managed WordPress hosting, although any business that can afford the expense will find it beneficial.

In a previous post, we did a rundown of common WordPress errors. While WordPress is a fantastic platform for self-maintained business websites, they are prone to bugs and issues, especially with permissions, themes and plugin conflicts.

How much do managed WordPress hosting packages cost?

Luckily, managed WordPress hosts offer monthly plans for their services, making them much more affordable for business owners. Hosting can cost anywhere from $4 to $35 a month.

Some will offer bonus features, like exclusive themes or plugins, which can be helpful to some business owners but not everyone.

If you have a website, you’ll have a host plan to run it from, so it’s a guaranteed investment for every online business. Adding WordPress management to your host plan costs a lot more simply because it requires all that ongoing work. 

The thing to consider is that that cost has to come from somewhere. Even if you go for the low-cost option of handling your technical issues, you need to factor in the time this will take you and, more importantly, the time you won’t spend on other parts of your business.

Who are the best web WordPress hosting companies?

Here is our shortlist of providers to help you choose the best WordPress hosting company for your website. The list has no order, and they are all great choices. It’s a matter of finding the one that is a good fit for you and your business type and operating style.

It’s worth noting that these are also great options for WordPress hosts, even without the added managing package.

WP Engine 

The WP in the name stands for WordPress, so they are specialists in WordPress solutions, which is excellent for big, complex WordPress sites because you know they can handle the load.

Starting from $25 per month, this is one of the more expensive WordPress Managing host choices; however, it does give plenty of value for that money, including being one of the most dependable options on the market.

Security features include uptime protection and an SSL certificate, which means they can be counted on running and dashing with the benefit of an incredible caching system and a dedicated global CDN.

You’ll love the user-friendly WP Engine dashboard and the expert help from the 24/7 technical assistance desk and knowledgeable WordPress support team. This is one of the best customer service teams in the industry, which will be a selling point for many business owners.

Another critical point of difference with WP Engine is the developer-friendly features, open-source technology, and readily accessible staging areas, making this an excellent choice for developers.

As per our critical criteria, it is scalable, so you can start small and work your way up as your traffic volume grows or feel confident you will be supported during those times when your site traffic suddenly spikes. 

Even though it’s a little pricey compared to others on the market, medium and enterprise-sized businesses (WP Engine’s target audience) won’t notice a fee that small. They will find the service well worth the investment.

Cloudways

There is a lot to like about Cloudways, and we have used their service with many of our client websites. 

It offers flexible cloud hosting plans, fast setup times, excellent customer service online, and excellent uptime. 

The company offers a wide range of services that you can count on to keep your site functioning, and if there is an issue, their 24/7 chat support is always helpful. 

However, some people will not like the chat option of contacting customer service, which could be a deal-breaker if you prefer to phone and speak with someone.

Flywheel

Your WordPress sites are kept safe, fast, and performing perfectly under the hood of their well-designed dashboard. Powered by the Google Cloud Platform, Flywheel’s impressive hosting infrastructure gives your site everything it needs, and prices start at $13 per month, which is an excellent price for such a high-performance host.

Flywheel provides servers and services that are specifically designed for WordPress. Each server is optimised for a single CMS, so your sites will work efficiently and be secure.

As well as the servers, their managed WordPress offering has additional features like automated nightly backups and WordPress upgrades that help you maintain your site (or, instead, Flywheel does so on your behalf). 

Plus, their 24/7 WordPress expert support team is always on standby whenever you need help, which gives you great peace of mind.

Exabytes

Founded in 2001 in Southeast Asia and a favourite of businesses in Singapore, Exabytes helps businesses grow online at an affordable price.

Exabytes web hosting is an excellent choice for those who need unlimited bandwidth and flexibility at a reasonable price.

Additionally, the provider offers a user-friendly and comfortable interface, which makes it a good choice for small business owners as you can easily manage your website using the Web Control Panel. Self-support resources are also available, including video tutorials, a knowledge base, and a blog.

You can reach Exabytes via ticket, phone, personal office visit, or email if you need support, and as your business grows, if you need to switch from a small to a large website plan, you will find the required expert help at Exabytes.

Kinsta 

Sitting in at $30 a month for the lowest-ranked package, Kinsta is the most expensive on our list, and for good reason.

This is a premium service with the best possible security. Each site is hosted within a ‘container,’ so it remains isolated from the other sites close by, making it secure and incredibly stable, no matter the traffic volume.

They can handle startups to towering enterprises and have clever automated services that take the service to the next level. 

These are just two examples of their many automated features:

• PHP service monitoring with reboot actioned as soon as a failure is detected
• Analyzes and updates databases for the best possible optimisation

You will love that even huge traffic numbers won’t affect your site’s speed or reliability. Kinsta is aimed at large businesses who can afford the prices and will get value for their investment. Having the reliability and peace of mind for a well-running website is essential at significant business levels.

SiteGround 

This is the cheapest going plan, starting at $4.99 a month and is the perfect option for beginners. Don’t let the price fool you; SiteGround is not a two-bit service, far from it. Even the lowest package prices will connect you to first-rate customer service and 24/7 technical support.

SiteGround grants access to fully managed hosting plans at low introductory rates. 

The price is only introductory; however, after your first subscription expires, the prices are much closer to their competitors. On the bright side, it is a great way to try the service for next to nothing before you commit to more significant payments.

Small to medium-sized businesses will love the user-friendly dashboard and the staff’s desire to help your business grow. They are scalable, but they can’t handle substantial business volumes.

DreamHost 

Set at midrange with packages starting at $16.95 a month, DreamHost-managed WordPress offers big bonuses that will be sure to appeal.

Value bonus: 

• Plans suited to every business size
• Scalable 
• Daily backups 
• Generous storage
• Unlimited bandwidth

If you take up the upgraded plan packages, you also get:

• Unlimited access to a CDN
• Additional monthly visitors

You’ll love the one-click staging environment that allows you to test-drive new features, and they have the Jetpack plugin and website builder as part of their advanced features, making this perfect for those looking to scale their growing website.

While there is a dedicated technical support team to assist you if you run into problems, wait times can be high, especially if the problem is server or CDN-based, which means many customers will be experiencing issues and calling in simultaneously. 

Bluehost 

Bluehost-managed WordPress hosting is perfect for smaller sites and tech-savvy beginners. It’s a great price, with plans starting around $10 a month.

It comes with a range of great bonus features, including:

• SSL certificate
• One year free domain
• Access to Jetpack
• Reliable malware protection 

What makes it so beginner-friendly is the simple interface, so setting up and configuring your WordPress site is straightforward and stress-free, with an accessible technical support team on hand to help out if you do run into trouble.

There isn’t a lot of storage, and servers are pretty limited, meaning that if your website grows, you’ll need to find a new host home.

WordPress.com

For experienced website owners and small business owners alike, WordPress.com has often been overlooked due to its limited functionality. 

While it was great for starting bloggers, it lacked the punch to run a business.

With the launch of the WordPress.com ‘Business’ plan, many reasons WordPress.com was not considered a severe web host have been overcome (including the ability to use your plugins and themes).

Summary 

If you are working with WordPress, you probably spend time and money on fixing technical issues. You can get a paid service with your website maintenance, or you can choose to take up a managed WordPress hosting package.

We’ve given you a rundown of nine great businesses you can choose from that have proven themselves in the industry and offer excellent package options for websites and what their services cover.

  The host and package you choose will depend on several factors, including:

• Your budget
• Your business website size
• How much support do you need?
• How soon do you need to scale

Considering these things will help you match the best host to your business needs.

If you have any questions on WordPress-inclusive hosting or need help understanding how to set up WordPress for your business or navigate technical issues, contact Chillybin today.

P.S. We are proudly hosted with WPEngine.