Do I need WordPress hosting to start a website?

If you want to build a WordPress website, then you’ll need web hosting. Your hosting server stores your website’s files, and every website online uses a hosting provider.

Are there any free WordPress hosting providers?

Yes, there are free hosting providers, but I don’t recommend them. Free hosting often includes hidden drawbacks like ads, malware risks, and sudden shutdowns. If you’re serious about your website, it’s best to avoid free hosting. For more details, check out why free websites aren’t a good idea.

How much does it cost to build a WordPress site?

The cost depends on your needs and can range from $100 to $30,000. WordPress itself is free, but hosting and domain names are paid services. Additional costs can include themes, plugins, or other tools. Here’s a complete guide on how much it costs to build a WordPress website.

Do I need to have my domain and WordPress hosting from the same provider?

No, you can purchase your domain from a domain registrar like Domain.com and use a different WordPress hosting provider. However, many hosting providers include a free domain with their plans, which simplifies the setup process if you don’t already own a domain.

Can I use these WordPress hosting providers for an eCommerce site?

Yes, you can. All the hosting providers I recommend include SSL certificates, which are essential for eCommerce. If you’re looking for specialized hosting, check out my comparison of the best WooCommerce hosting.

How do I install WordPress on my hosting account?

All the hosting providers I recommend include a 1-click WordPress installation feature. For more details, follow my guide on how to install WordPress.

How much traffic can these WordPress hosting companies handle?

Traffic capacity depends on your hosting plan. Most shared hosting plans can handle 1,000 to 2,000 daily visitors if your site is optimized for performance. As your site grows, your hosting provider may recommend upgrading to VPS, dedicated, or managed hosting. For more details, see my guide on how much traffic WordPress can handle.

Which WordPress hosting is better for beginners: GoDaddy or Bluehost?

I recommend Bluehost for beginners because of their user-friendly features. While GoDaddy is also a good option, their hosting is slightly more complex to use. For a detailed comparison, check out Bluehost vs. GoDaddy hosting.

Should I purchase monthly WordPress hosting plans or commit long-term?

I always recommend long-term plans. They’re significantly cheaper than monthly plans, which often cost almost double. If you’re serious about your website, then choosing a 12- or 24-month plan is a smarter option.

Do I need cPanel WordPress hosting?

cPanel is a popular control panel used by many WordPress hosting companies. While you don’t need cPanel, it simplifies tasks like installing WordPress and managing email accounts. Many hosting providers now offer custom dashboards for a more user-friendly experience, making it easier to manage your website without needing cPanel.

Can I switch my WordPress hosting provider later?

Yes, you can switch providers if you’re unhappy. Most hosting companies offer free migration services to make the transition smooth. If you prefer to handle it yourself, follow my guide on moving WordPress to a new host.

Does my WordPress hosting data center location matter?

Yes, the data center location impacts your site’s performance in specific regions. For example, if your audience is in the US, you should choose a US-based data center. Or if your audience is in Europe, select a European data center. If you’re unsure, you can start with a US-based center and use a WordPress CDN later to improve performance globally.

Do I need any WordPress hosting add-ons?

Most hosting companies offer add-ons like website builders, email tools, or SEO features. You don’t need these when starting out. I recommend unchecking unnecessary options during signup and focusing on WordPress hosting. If you need these features later, free alternatives are often available. For recommendations, check out my list of must-have WordPress plugins.

Do WordPress hosting companies offer branded email addresses?

Yes, most hosting companies let you create branded business email addresses for free. However, I recommend using Google Workspace (formerly GSuite) for better reliability and features.

Do these WordPress hosting companies offer website backups?

Yes, most hosting providers offer daily backups. However, I always recommend using a WordPress backup plugin to maintain your own backups for added security.

What is WP-CLI that’s offered as part of my WordPress hosting?

WP-CLI is a command-line interface for WordPress. It helps developers manage WordPress sites efficiently by allowing updates, plugin installations, and more without a browser. While beginners don’t typically need it, it’s a great tool for developers and is included among the most reputable hosting providers.

Which is the best WordPress hosting for SEO?

SiteGround and Hostinger are excellent for SEO because of their fast servers and multiple data center locations. Both also come pre-installed with the All in One SEO plugin, which is free and highly effective.

Which is the best WordPress hosting for developers?

SiteGround is my top recommendation for developers, offering tools like staging, WP-CLI, and Git access. Hostinger is another great budget-friendly option with fast servers.

Which is the best WordPress enterprise hosting?

WP Engine and SiteGround Enterprise are the top options for enterprise WordPress hosting. Both offer advanced security, scalability, and dedicated support. Other options include WordPress.com VIP, Pagely, and Kinsta.

Which is the fastest WordPress hosting company?

Hostinger is the fastest for shared hosting, while WP Engine and SiteGround offer exceptional speed for higher-tier hosting plans. See my performance test results for more details.

What is the best cheap WordPress hosting?

Bluehost ($1.99/month) and DreamHost ($2.59/month) offer excellent service at a low cost, making them the best options for cheap WordPress hosting.

Are there other WordPress hosting providers not listed here?

Yes, there are thousands of hosting companies, but I’ve focused on the best options to avoid overwhelming you. Other notable providers include WordPress.com, WP Engine, Flywheel, Kinsta, Cloudways, GoDaddy, LiquidWeb, and more.

Which are the best WordPress hosting companies, in your opinion?

My top 3 choices for the best WordPress hosting companies are: Bluehost – Best overall WordPress hosting (great value). SiteGround – Best WordPress support in the industry (premium hosting). Hostinger – Best WordPress hosting for small businesses.

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Comment choisir le meilleur hébergement WordPress en 2024 (Comparé)

Dernière mise à jour le novembre 21st, 2024 par Syed Balkhi

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L’hébergeur est un élément clé de tout site web réussi. Choisir le meilleur hébergeur WordPress pour vos besoins peut améliorer votre référencement et augmenter vos ventes.

Il existe différents types d’options d’hébergement WordPress, tels que l’hébergement WordPress gratuit, partagé, VPS, dédié et infogéré. Dans ce guide, nous vous aiderons à choisir le meilleur hébergeur WordPress pour votre site.

WPBeginner est le plus grand site de ressources WordPress gratuit qui reçoit des millions de pages vues par mois. Ayant aidé plus de 2 millions d’utilisateurs et avec des années d’expérience avec les entreprises d’hébergement WordPress, nous connaissons l’importance de choisir la meilleure entreprise d’hébergement WordPress.

L’objectif de ce guide est de partager notre expérience de plus de 16 ans et nos idées sur les éléments à prendre en compte lors du choix d’un hébergeur pour votre entreprise.

Pour vous aider à prendre la bonne décision, nous avons également comparé les meilleures entreprises d’hébergement WordPress côte à côte, y compris les tests de vitesse, les tests de temps de disponibilité et les tests de fiabilité(défilez ou cliquez ici pour voir la comparaison complète).

Si vous êtes pressé, alors vous pouvez simplement consulter le tableau ci-dessous avec notre liste triée sur le volet des meilleures entreprises d’hébergement WordPress. Ces entreprises sont constamment les meilleures entreprises d’hébergement WordPress de l’industrie en ce qui concerne la qualité et le service.

A propos de Syed Balkhi

Syed Balkhi is the founder of WPBeginner and Awesome Motive Inc. He started using WordPress in 2006 and has over 16 years of experience building WordPress websites, WordPress plugins, and custom WordPress themes. His WordPress plugins and software apps are used by over 25 million websites today. Syed was recognized as the top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by the United Nations, and his work is featured in top publications like Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc, Business Insider, The Guardian, Wired Magazine, and more.

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Armand Mazaheri

very thorough test! Shared hosting: siteground. But for the rest I am on Vultr VPS.

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Abubakar Lawan

Totally awesome and a great guide.

Seriously, I’m short of words. All I can say is thank you.

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Marcos

Thank you for the importante information.

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issa

i love siteground

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Manuel Metzger

Very helpful article! I just started with WordPress and u are a great help. I started with SiteGround.

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Abimbola

I prefer bluehost.

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Brandon

Thank you for all this amazing content!!

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Mark Warner

Bluehost was not as beginner friendly as I would of liked.

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Juan Quiroga

Thank you wpbeginner! I’ve been learning a lot in the last few weeks!

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forusak

Be carefull with high renew price on siteground.

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  They’ve recently updated their pricing but thank you for sharing this for users who had not noticed. We still find them worth their current pricing
  
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Ipsita Tiwari

Amazing Article! Great curation of resources.

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Dinesh Kumar Singh

Thank you for your information!

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cleo

Nice article, great information , thank you

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Esther Olashore

I had no idea what a host was until I read this blog post. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Asif Mahmud Shuvo

This is a great knowledge sharing!

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Sara D

I typically use host monster but trying out blue host for a personal project

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Raise Shaikh

Nice informative blog post sir,
I have consulted this page while creating my blog page

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Niharika Verma

No wonder WpBeginner comes on top whenever I search for my doubts. I recently made a switch to WP from Blogger and for each and every tiny little doubt I go a whole post explaining everything Thank you, Guys.

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JW

There’s so many hosting companies out there now, it’s nice to get an objective view (along with all their reviews) in one spot!

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deepak singh

well i would like to choose bluehost since i see in almost everyone’s recommendation list it is always on no 1.its just its little costly than hostgator on monthly basis

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oğuz kağan

Really helpful thank you

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Shikha

Thank you. Nice post.

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aziz haida

Thanks for the info. and all the advice

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Enose

Thanks for the information.

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Abdulkader Anara

That was really helpfull, I really was searching for a post that have that much information about hosting sites and i really likes the way you describe each one of them with detailes im a wordpress beginner and your site really helped me out with too much of information i needed to build my site.
Really appreciated syed, Thanks!

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Madelyn Mazurek

I am getting close to renewal time with bluehost so it’s really good to see a comparison as I ponder whether or not to switch. The quiz was helpful, thanks!

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Irfan

SiteGround is the best hosting and my no. 1 choice.

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Jaydeep

Hi, I just moved to Site Ground after bad experience with my last host. It is perfect.

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Rachel

This is such a great post as I’m looking to change my host soon. Thank you for doing such thorough research!

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Kylie

Perfect article for those new to Wordpress!

Made my transition easier.

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Milan Bastola

Siteground is best

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Kylie

WPbeginner helped guide me AWAY from godaddy and into bluehost! Forever gratiful!

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Thomas Perry

Thank for you for this informative article and recommendations. I currently use Bluehost for all my sites, and I find it a very reliable service for small websites, with great customer service.

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Mukesh Patel

How WordPress hosting is different than Linux hosting? I also have a little bit of confusion about the server. Some hosting provides Apache, some are Nigix and some is LiteSpeed. So please, guide me, which is good for WordPress?

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  What you are talking about is what different hosting providers use to run their hosting, it’s not something that most users would need to worry about.
  
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Esco Garcia

Thank you for your information.

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Bradon

Very helpful! Wpbeginner has never let me down!

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Amit Dudhat

Awesome post. I personally loved working with Siteground and blue host. I read recently to blog about SiteGround is now on Google Cloud Platform and wpbeginner also moved to Siteground.

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muhammad sajawal

this article is very helpfull thanks

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Coley

I use Siteground as my web host and they are doing great with the support and page speed is fast and optimized.

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  Glad you enjoy SiteGround
  
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Cuki

Maybe, i will try Siteground hosting.

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  We hope you enjoy using them
  
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Serdar

very statistical and professional

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Todd Day

Great article. I’ve been using GoDaddy for all my hosting for years (yeah, I know.. boo..) but at least I’m finally getting ideas and information to help me switch to a better hosting provider for my customers. Thanks again!

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Cristiano

I’ve tried WP recently, finding WPbeginner was a big help. Still on the baby steps. This article is golden, as there are so many servers and we need the check pros & cons on the services provided.
I am trying bluehost now.

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Ronald

SiteGround is definitely my favourite.

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Lisa Van Groningen

I started my site with siteground and have been happy since the beginning. I think the customer support has been so great. That alone is awesome.

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Greg

Great post. I personally loved working with blue host

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Dhruvik

I am using SiteGround and it’s one of the best hosting i love it

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Ederiza

Very helpful! Thanks for this.

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Tsvetan Stoilov

Thank you!I love this site so much!

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Gav Mytton

I have used siteground on and off for years and can only say good things, they work great for me and it is perfect for people who are starting out with WP as they have your back and make things very simple.

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