I’ve seen a lot of discussions about web hosting, and some of the debates have been interesting. But the hosts people recommend aren’t always the best for WordPress sites. What hosting services work best for building an eCommerce website with WordPress? I’m looking for something affordable, preferably shared hosting.
Any decent shared hosting with cPanel will be easy to use, but ease of use isn’t the only thing that matters.
GoDaddy, for example, is simple to use but has terrible performance and support. I’d recommend A2 Hosting—it’s better in every way.
@spears
I was about to go with GoDaddy, but a tech-savvy friend warned me against it. It might be easy to use, but I don’t want to deal with bad support.
There’s a lot of debate on the best web hosts, but most people seem to agree that GoDaddy and HostGator should be avoided. SiteGround is often recommended as a better alternative for WordPress hosting.
@Tyler
I’ve heard mixed reviews about SiteGround. What makes it better than the others?
Avoid GoDaddy, HostGator, Ionos, Wix, and Squarespace.
For WordPress, check out Bluehost, Cloudways, DigitalOcean, A2 Hosting, or SiteGround. Most hosting owned by big corporations tends to have issues, but there are a few exceptions.
@Jett
I looked up DigitalOcean and Cloudways, but they seem more advanced than what I need. I’m looking for shared hosting that’s beginner-friendly.
GoDaddy gets a lot of hate, but it’s easy to use for beginners. The main problem is that once you outgrow it, migrating away is a hassle. Have you considered skipping shared hosting altogether?
If your hosting provider offers cPanel, your WordPress experience will be similar across most providers. What really matters is speed, support, pricing, and flexibility.
Troy said:
If your hosting provider offers cPanel, your WordPress experience will be similar across most providers. What really matters is speed, support, pricing, and flexibility.
That makes sense. I’ve used cPanel before, so I know how to set things up. Do you have any hosting providers you’d personally recommend?
What exactly do you mean by ‘ideal for WordPress’? I’ve used multiple hosting providers, and the WordPress setup experience has always been similar.
Roman said:
What exactly do you mean by ‘ideal for WordPress’? I’ve used multiple hosting providers, and the WordPress setup experience has always been similar.
I mean easy to install, maintain, and update.
@Knox
Most major hosts make those things simple with cPanel. There are more important things to consider, like performance and customer support.
Check out GreenGeeks. They’ve always been a solid option for WordPress hosting in my experience.
Adam said:
Check out GreenGeeks. They’ve always been a solid option for WordPress hosting in my experience.
I read some reviews about them, and opinions seem mixed. Some people love them, but others had issues.
A2 Hosting and Bluehost are good options. People have mixed opinions about Bluehost, but I’ve used them for three years without any problems. Their support has been great whenever I needed help.
Charlotte said:
A2 Hosting and Bluehost are good options. People have mixed opinions about Bluehost, but I’ve used them for three years without any problems. Their support has been great whenever I needed help.
I’ll check out Bluehost. Good customer support is important to me since I run into issues often.
I don’t get why SiteGround gets so much hate. Some hosts deserve it (like GoDaddy), but SiteGround’s pricing and renewal rates are no different from other major hosting providers.
Lexi said:
I don’t get why SiteGround gets so much hate. Some hosts deserve it (like GoDaddy), but SiteGround’s pricing and renewal rates are no different from other major hosting providers.
I’m okay with paying more for good hosting. The renewal rates aren’t a big deal for me. How is SiteGround’s support?
Hostinger is a good option for shared hosting.