Are you in the process of starting a website? Maybe you’re thinking of redesigning your current one. Either way, you’ll need to choose a hosting provider. This can be a daunting task, as there are dozens of them to choose from. How do you know which one is right for you?
Fear not – we’ve compiled a list of the five best hosting tools for your website. Whether you need something basic or more complex, we have you covered.
DreamHost
Dreamhost is a good option for both beginners and experienced users. There are over 200 starter sites to choose from for first-time users, and design blocks with a real-time SEO suggester for those with more experience. This hosting service also has multiple plans to choose from, all coming in at a reasonable price point.
- Shared website hosting: $2.95/month
- VPS hosting: $10/month
- Managed WordPress hosting: $19.95/month
- Dedicated server hosting: $149/month
- Cloud hosting: $4.50/month
The positives of using Dreamhost are that you have a custom control panel to manage sites, it is recommended by WordPress, and there is no price increase when you renew. The cons of this hosting service are that you do not get an email with a starter shared plan, you need to sign longer contracts for lower rates, and a few website types cannot be migrated over.
HostGator
HostGator is one of the more affordable hosting options for entry-level. Each one of their plan options comes with unlimited storage, databases, as well as unmetered bandwidth. There is also no limit on the amount of traffic, and you can have an unlimited number of email accounts. Some downsides of this hosting service are that you do not get a free domain, their customer support is not the best, and you have limited backup options meaning you may have to pay another service to back up your data. That being said, the plan and price options they have are:
- Shared hosting: $2.75/month
- WordPress hosting: $5.95/month
- VPS hosting: $19.95/month
- Cloud hosting: $4.96/month
- Dedicated server hosting: $89.98/month
- Reseller hosting: $19.95/month
Bluehost
Owned by the same company as HostGator, Bluehost is currently one of the most popular hosting services. They offer shared, cloud, dedicated, and VPS hosting options, so your website can grow as your company grows. It is also easy to use and offers low pricing for their entry-level options.
- Shared hosting: $2.95/month
- VPS hosting: $18.99/month
- Optimized WordPress hosting: $39.99/month
- Cloud hosting: $6.95/month
- Dedicated hosting: $79.99/month
There are a few down sides of Bluehost. First being that there are no free migrations to change your site over. Also, their lower plans do not include backup options, so that will be an extra expense. Lastly, along the same lines of HostGator, their customer service is not the best in the industry.
SiteGround
Coming in at a slightly higher price point, SiteGround is a dependable hosting tool. However, with a higher price comes more features. Siteground has many built-in features such as unlimited email addresses, WordPress staging, automated migration, and collaboration tools. With this hosting service you will also receive a dedicated account manager that knows everything about your specific hosting needs. Their options for hosting plans are:
- Shared hosting: $6.99/month
- Managed WordPress hosting: $6.99/month
- Reseller hosting: $9.99/month
- Cloud hosting: $80.00/month
- Linux hosting: $6.99/month
You do still have a limited number of email sends per hour, and you do not receive a free domain with this hosting service.
A2 Hosting
Hosting plans through A2 Hosting do increase in price after a promotional period, however, you will still get good value for your money. Each of their plans includes unlimited email addresses, security, website staging, and WordPress hosting features. The lowest plan option does not come with automatic backups and unlimited storage, so it will need to be purchased separately.
- Shared hosting: $2.99/month
- WordPress hosting: $2.99/month
- Reseller hosting: $13.19/month
- VPS hosting: $5/month
- Dedicated server: $99.59/month
A big positive to using either their shared, VPS, or dedicated hosting plans is how fast the page will load. The faster the load time on your site, the lower your bounce rate will be.
While the hosting tools we’ve listed are among the best, they may not be a perfect fit for your website. It is always best to do your research and find the hosting tool that will work best for you. If you need help getting started, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We would be more than happy to assist you in finding the right hosting solution for your website.
