The WordPress Hosting I Used For Years

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The Web Hosting I Actually Use And Recommend
The Web Hosting I Actually Use And Recommend

In this video and blog post, I want to talk about the website hosting that I have used for many years. If you’re looking for reliable WordPress hosting and you’re not sure where to start, this post is based on a recent video where I explain the hosting I used for years, and why I still recommend it for most people.

Just so you know where I’m coming from: I now run a dedicated server for my websites. But that’s only because I have several sites and it made sense to keep everything in one place (and have it managed for me). Before that, my main website was hosted on the WordPress hosting I’m sharing here for roughly seven to nine years, and it did exactly what I needed it to do. You can find the website hosting here that I have used for many years.

 

 

Why I Moved to a Dedicated Server (And Why It’s Not What Most People Need)

I didn’t move because the hosting was “bad” or because I had problems. I moved because my setup changed. When you only have one website, good WordPress hosting is usually all you need. When you have multiple sites and you want more control (or you want a managed server), that’s when a dedicated server can make sense.

For the vast majority of people starting a blog, hobby site, or small business website, a basic WordPress hosting plan is more than enough.

If you’re at the “getting started” stage, you may also find these helpful:

The WordPress Hosting Plans I Talk Through in the Video

On my web services platform, there are three WordPress hosting packages. In the video, I go through what’s included and who each one is for.

1) Basic WordPress Hosting

This is the one I’d recommend for most people starting out. It’s designed for one website, and it includes the essentials such as storage, unmetered bandwidth, SSL, WordPress pre-installed, backups, and malware scanning.

2) Deluxe WordPress Hosting

This plan is still for one website, but it includes more storage and additional performance and workflow features (including staging), which can be useful if you’re doing more testing and tweaking.

3) Ultimate WordPress Hosting

This is a higher-tier plan with more storage and extra tools, including features aimed at security, performance, and online selling (including support for WooCommerce).

What I Liked Most (And Why I Recommend It)

  • It was reliable. My site ran on this hosting for years and I don’t remember having any major issues.
  • It keeps things simple. For beginners, it’s much better to get online with something straightforward and upgrade later if needed.
  • You can speak to support. One advantage of using a major provider like GoDaddy is that support is accessible, including UK contact options.

It’s worth repeating: I’m not recommending a dedicated server for beginners. I only went that route because of the number of websites I now run. If you just want to get a WordPress site online, a basic WordPress hosting plan is usually the sensible choice.

What About Website Builders?

I also mention website builders in the video. I personally build my sites using WordPress, so I’ve never used a builder for my own projects, but some people like the “all-in-one” simplicity.

If you want to see the website builder options on my platform, you can view them here:

Website Builder Packages

My Recommended Starting Point

If you’re starting your first WordPress website, I’d keep it simple:

  1. Choose a basic WordPress hosting plan.
  2. Get WordPress installed and your site live.
  3. Add a clean theme and only the plugins you actually need.
  4. Publish content consistently and improve as you go.

If you enjoy WordPress tutorials, you can also browse my WordPress posts here:

WordPress Hosting Link

If you’d like to view the WordPress hosting I discussed in the video, you can find it here:

WordPress Hosting (via my platform)

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links in this post may be affiliate links. That means I may earn a commission if you choose to purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend services I genuinely believe are helpful, and in this case it’s hosting I used for years before moving everything to a dedicated server.

Questions?

If you have any questions about choosing hosting, starting a WordPress website, or getting your first site online, feel free to leave a comment on the video or here on the blog and I’ll do my best to help.

Thanks for reading,

Roy Bretton

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