Managed WordPress Hosting vs WordPress Hosting

Manage WordPress Hosting versus WordPress Hosting | InMotion Hosting

It’s easy to see why managed WordPress hosting has become a major trend in website hosting. With almost a 30% market share of the websites currently running, WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) around.

But if you’re wondering if you should choose a WordPress hosting plan or a managed hosting plan, then you may need some clarification on the difference between the two. Depending on which one you choose, it can help your website be as successful as possible.

What is WordPress Hosting?

Traditional WordPress hosting is when your website is placed on a server only with other sites that have been created using WordPress. The shared server is specifically optimized to ensure that it runs faster than a regular shared plan with multiple CMSes all running on the same server.

This is a great plan for websites that are just starting out and need an option that won’t hurt the budget.

However, it does come with some detriments. Overall, shared hosting is not the best choice for businesses that are looking to grow beyond the basics. For instance, a shared plan means that all of the resources on the server are split amongst the different sites. If your site is drawing more bandwidth and processing power from the server, then it will take that away from the other sites, meaning that they will be slower. But, if they get a spike in traffic, the same slowdown could happen to your site.

Also, shared systems are not as safe as others since you do not have a unique IP address for your site, but rather a shared one with the other sites on the server. When this happens, your IP could be flagged if the other websites on the server are deemed unsafe through hacking, malware, or adult content.

What is Managed WordPress Hosting?

Managed WordPress Hosting is a step above traditional WordPress Hosting. The main downside is that it does cost more than shared hosting. But, for businesses looking to truly grow their site, this con should be negligible as you literally “get what you pay for.”

Managed hosting means that you will have a support staff at your hosting company that is responsible for handling issues directly related to WordPress, including installation, updates, and backups. All of this is included with your monthly hosting fees and takes the onus of this job off your shoulders.

Managed WordPress Hosting has several benefits, the first of which is the better performance because of optimized servers. Since your server is only running WordPress, it will not have other software loaded on it for other CMSes. This in itself will help it to run faster.

Your server will also be specifically designed to run your site, which is definitely a plus. It also means that your website has room to grow due to scalability. This means that, as your website gets more traffic and begins to really grow, the server has the capability to accommodate this growth so that you don’t see a slowdown on your website.

Finally, you have the added bonus of having a specially trained support staff. These technicians aren’t hampered with trying to learn the bare minimum of dozens of CMSes. They are experts in one CMS—WordPress—and they can use this expertise to identify problems with your website rather than having to guess and troubleshoot from a list of possibilities. This, along with the automation that they provide, helps you to make sure your website runs smoothly.

If you’re considering a managed WordPress hosting plan, you should realize that the extra cost is worth it for the benefits that it provides. Whether you’re just starting out and need a basic plan, or are looking to choose something more advanced for your growing business, InMotion Hosting has a variety of plans to meet your needs.

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