Bluehost vs DreamHost... which one’s better for beginners?

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So I’m trying to choose between Bluehost and DreamHost for my first website. They both seem good, but I’m wondering which is easier to use? Anyone have experience with either one?

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I’ve used Bluehost, and it’s super beginner-friendly. They have a step-by-step guide when you sign up, and setting up WordPress was a breeze. Also, their customer support is really fast.

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TurboTemplar said:
I’ve used Bluehost, and it’s super beginner-friendly. They have a step-by-step guide when you sign up, and setting up WordPress was a breeze. Also, their customer support is really fast.

How fast are we talking? I hate waiting forever for support.

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@EdwardGenesis
Honestly, it took like a minute to get a response on chat. I was surprised, but they’re pretty quick.

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DreamHost has been solid for me. It’s simple to set up, and they focus a lot on security, which I like. Plus, they have a 97-day money-back guarantee, which is way longer than Bluehost.

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Britney said:
DreamHost has been solid for me. It’s simple to set up, and they focus a lot on security, which I like. Plus, they have a 97-day money-back guarantee, which is way longer than Bluehost.

Wait, 97 days? That’s crazy. Does that apply to all plans?

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@Violet
Yeah, but only for their shared hosting plans. Still, it’s pretty generous compared to other hosts.

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I heard Bluehost is better if you’re using WordPress. Their site builder has more customization options, and you can start with one of their free themes to make it look good right away.

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Marshall said:
I heard Bluehost is better if you’re using WordPress. Their site builder has more customization options, and you can start with one of their free themes to make it look good right away.

That’s helpful! I’ll be using WordPress, so maybe Bluehost is the better option. Do they offer email too?

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@Carson
Yep, Bluehost includes at least one free email address with all their plans. DreamHost only gives free email on their more expensive plans.

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I went with DreamHost because they don’t push as many upsells. Bluehost tries to get you to buy a bunch of extras during checkout, which was kind of annoying.

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nelly said:
I went with DreamHost because they don’t push as many upsells. Bluehost tries to get you to buy a bunch of extras during checkout, which was kind of annoying.

I noticed that too! Gotta uncheck a lot of stuff when you sign up with Bluehost. But their overall service is still pretty good.

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One more thing—DreamHost gives free WHOIS protection, which keeps your personal info private. Bluehost charges extra for that. Just something to consider if privacy matters to you.