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WordPress Hosting Overview

WordPress Hosting enables you to create fast, secure, and customizable websites for businesses of all sizes. Built on Google Cloud Platform, it delivers reliable hosting, built-in eCommerce, robust performance, and easy-to-use visual tools.

Product Tiers​

WordPress Hosting Standard​

Ideal for businesses that need a quick, cost-effective online presence.

Included Features:

  • Pre-installed Divi Builder for visual site editing
  • Pre-installed WooCommerce for eCommerce functionality
  • Seven industry-specific templates
  • Free SSL certificate
  • Daily backups (two most recent versions retained)
  • Built-in analytics

Limitations:

  • No support for custom domains (uses subdomains only)
  • No staging environment
  • Limited backup retention (only two versions)

WordPress Hosting Pro​

Offers all features of Standard, plus advanced tools for developers and advanced users.

Additional Features:

  • Custom domain support
  • Staging environments for safe changes
  • phpMyAdmin and SFTP access
  • Google Analytics integration
  • Automatic and manual backups, retained up to 90 days
  • No plugin or theme restrictions
  • AI-powered PHP log analysis

Key Features​

Performance & Infrastructure

  • Hosted on Google Cloud Platform with unlimited pageviews and bandwidth
  • Free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt
  • Automatic WordPress core updates for security
  • High-speed, scalable performance

eCommerce & Customization

  • Built-in WooCommerce for online stores
  • Divi Builder for visual site editing
  • Seven industry-specific templates
  • Full customization capabilities

Security & Backups

  • Daily automatic backups
  • Free SSL certificates
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Advanced security features

Getting Started​

  1. Set Up Your Site: Choose a template and customize it with Divi Builder
  2. Configure Your Store: Set up WooCommerce to start selling online
  3. Connect Your Domain: Add a custom domain (WordPress Hosting Pro only)
  4. Set Up Email: Configure email delivery and DNS settings

For detailed guides, see:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

Can I upgrade to PHP 8.1 on WordPress Hosting Pro?

Yes. WordPress Hosting Pro supports PHP 8.1. Before upgrading, ensure your site uses WordPress 6.0 or higher, all themes and plugins are up to date, and you have created a backup.

To upgrade: Go to your WordPress Hosting Pro dashboard, click Change PHP version, select 8.1.1, and click Accept. You can roll back if needed.

Is WordPress Hosting Pro suitable for high-traffic websites?

Yes. WordPress Hosting Pro is optimized for high traffic with unlimited pageviews, database storage, and bandwidth. It uses Google Cloud Platform's C2 machines and automatically scales resources based on demand.

What plugins should I avoid?

Avoid plugins that conflict with built-in features:

  • Caching plugins (W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache) - Server-side caching is already included
  • Backup plugins (BackupBuddy, UpdraftPlus) - Daily backups are included
  • Login security plugins (Rename WP Login) - Login security is handled automatically
  • SMTP plugins - Email delivery is included

See Blacklisted and Redundant Plugins for a complete list.

How does WordPress Hosting Pro manage WordPress updates?

Minor WordPress core updates are applied automatically to keep sites secure. Plugin auto-updates are off by default, but you can enable them manually from the dashboard.

Why are my WordPress posts returning 404 errors?

This is usually a permalink issue. Go to Settings > Permalinks in your WordPress Dashboard and click Save Changes without making any changes. This flushes the rewrite rules and often resolves the issue.

Can I use custom domains with WordPress Hosting Standard?

No. Custom domains are only available with WordPress Hosting Pro. WordPress Hosting Standard uses subdomains only (e.g., mybusiness.websitepro.hosting).