Looking for a good WordPress hosting provider that helps with SEO.
Speed is really important to me—I want fast page loads.
Any recommendations?
Focus on speed, uptime, and bandwidth if you have a large site. WordPress runs on most hosts, so that part isn’t an issue.
Most importantly, avoid GoDaddy and any hosting companies they own!
SophyGenesis said:
Focus on speed, uptime, and bandwidth if you have a large site. WordPress runs on most hosts, so that part isn’t an issue.
Most importantly, avoid GoDaddy and any hosting companies they own!
Why avoid GoDaddy? I was about to get a domain from them.
@Collins
They’re known for shady tactics. If you check a domain’s availability and don’t buy it right away, there’s a chance they’ll grab it and charge you a high price to get it back. Their hosting is overpriced, and they charge extra for things that are free elsewhere.
@SophyGenesis
Wow, I had no idea. Makes sense why they get recommended so much.
Collins said:
@SophyGenesis
Wow, I had no idea. Makes sense why they get recommended so much.
Exactly. Most ‘best hosting’ lists online are just paid promotions. Always double-check real user reviews.
@Collins
I use GoDaddy for domain management, and it’s been fine. They don’t charge for domain forwarding, unlike some registrars that make you pay extra for basic features.
SophyGenesis said:
Focus on speed, uptime, and bandwidth if you have a large site. WordPress runs on most hosts, so that part isn’t an issue.
Most importantly, avoid GoDaddy and any hosting companies they own!
Agree—GoDaddy isn’t great for hosting. Maybe okay for domains, but even then, there are better options.
What does hosting have to do with SEO?
GRACIE said:
What does hosting have to do with SEO?
Hosting affects page speed, uptime, and how well it handles plugins. Downtime and slow loading times can hurt rankings, so picking a fast and reliable host matters.
I use SiteGround and have been happy with it. They have multiple server locations with different IPs, which can help with SEO depending on your setup.
Hosting itself doesn’t directly impact SEO, but speed does.
For WordPress, WP Engine and Kinsta are both great for fast load times and built-in caching.
No matter where you host, make sure to use a CDN and optimize your images for better performance.
@Willow
I use WP Engine, and it’s been great.
Grace said:
@Willow
I use WP Engine, and it’s been great.
Same here. Their support is really solid too. Definitely worth trying if speed is a priority.
Whatever host you pick, make sure they have live chat support and not just email or ticket-based support. You don’t want to wait hours for a response when your site has issues.
Try Pantheon hosting.
Cloudways is a great option.
Gage said:
Cloudways is a great option.
Why Cloudways?
Gage said:
Cloudways is a great option.
Why Cloudways?
You can pick from top cloud providers like Linode, DigitalOcean, Vultr, AWS, or Google Cloud. It gives you more control over speed and performance, which helps SEO.
@Gage
Which provider would you recommend?