What is WordPress hosting?
WordPress hosting is web hosting that's optimised and prepared for WordPress — at bHosted, WordPress is already installed for you, so you can start building right away. WordPress is the most widely used system in the world for building websites: powerful, flexible and suitable for almost any type of site.
In this blog you'll read what WordPress hosting is exactly, what to look for when choosing, and which package fits your plans. Want the big picture first? Take a look at the web hosting guide.
Why pre-installed WordPress hosting is handy
Normally you have to download, upload and install WordPress yourself. For beginners, that's often a hurdle. With our WordPress hosting we do that work for you in advance. You log in and can get straight to work with a theme and your content. Child's play, in other words.
The prices and specifications are exactly the same as our regular web hosting — so you don't pay extra for the convenience.
What to look for in WordPress hosting
- Speed: WordPress with lots of plug-ins and images needs fast servers. Our NVMe servers deliver quick loading times.
- Free SSL: an SSL certificate is standard and gives you a secure
httpsconnection — also good for your Google ranking. - Backups: we make 24/7 backups, so you never lose your work.
- Enough storage: factor in your photos and videos (see below).
- Good support: stuck somewhere? At bHosted you get a real person on the phone.
Which package do I need for WordPress?
That depends on the size of your site:
| Type of website | Recommended package |
|---|---|
| Small site / blog / portfolio | Hosting 1GB or 2GB |
| Average business website | Hosting 2GB or 5GB |
| Image- or video-heavy site | Hosting 5GB or larger |
| Busy online store on WordPress | Consider a VPS |
Torn between shared hosting and a VPS for your WordPress site? Then read Shared hosting or VPS.
WordPress, or something easier?
WordPress is fantastic, but it also gives you choice stress with themes and plug-ins. Mainly want to get online quickly without the hassle? Then our Sitebuilder might be a better fit. We put them side by side in Sitebuilder or WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Is WordPress free? Yes, WordPress itself is free (open source). You only pay for your hosting and your domain name.
Can I move my existing WordPress website to bHosted? Absolutely. We move your existing website and/or email for free. You don't have to worry about a thing.
Do I need technical knowledge? Barely. Because WordPress is already installed, you can start right away. And if you get stuck, we're ready to help.
Ready to start?
With WordPress hosting from bHosted you're online within minutes — reliable, fast and affordable. Still have questions about which package fits your plans? Call or message us, we're happy to think along.
