WordPress Hosting Overview
WordPress Hosting is fully managed, secure, high-performance hosting that lets you create fast, customizable websites for businesses of all sizes. It includes built-in eCommerce 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
- Built-in analytics
Limitations:
- No support for custom domains (uses subdomains only)
- No staging environment
WordPress Hosting Pro
Offers all features of Standard, plus advanced tools for developers and advanced users.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Standard | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Dashboard access | ✓ | ✓ |
| phpMyAdmin access | ✓ | ✓ |
| SFTP access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free SSL certificate | ✓ | ✓ |
| PHP logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Analytics integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staging environment | ✓ | |
| Custom domains | ✓ | |
| Create staging from backup | ✓ |
Key features
Performance & Infrastructure
- Fully managed, high-performance hosting with unlimited pageviews and bandwidth
- Per-site isolation, so each site runs separately from others
- Global CDN for fast load times worldwide (WordPress Hosting Pro and Premium only)
- Automatic WordPress core updates for security
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 that renew automatically
- Built-in firewall and DDoS protection
- Secure, isolated hosting for every site
Getting started
- Set Up Your Site: Choose a template and customize it with Divi Builder
- Configure Your Store: Set up WooCommerce to start selling online
- Connect Your Domain: Add a custom domain (WordPress Hosting Pro only)
- Set Up Email: Configure email delivery and DNS settings
For detailed guides, see:
- WordPress Dashboard - Customize your site and manage plugins
- Templates - Choose and customize templates
- Domains - Connect custom domains
- Advanced Tools - Access advanced features
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Can I change the PHP version on WordPress Hosting?
Yes. You can change your site's PHP version from your WordPress Hosting dashboard. Before changing it, make sure WordPress, your themes, and your plugins are up to date, and create a backup.
To change it: Go to your WordPress Hosting dashboard, click Change PHP version, select the version you want from the list, and click Accept. You can roll back if needed.
Is WordPress Hosting suitable for high-traffic websites?
Yes. WordPress Hosting is optimized for high traffic with unlimited pageviews, database storage, and bandwidth. Each site runs in its own isolated environment. WordPress Hosting Pro and Premium also include a global CDN that serves your site quickly to visitors worldwide.
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 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).