There are plenty of reasons why it might be time for you to switch WordPress hosting companies, but what about upgrading? Sometimes these might be the same thing — you could upgrade WordPress hosting as you move to a new host. But there are times where WordPress users simply need more as their site grows. Since upgrading almost always means an increase in cost, it’s important to know the why before you invest. Time to upgrade WordPress hosting Each hosting company can have different plans + services, but the concept…
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What to look for in a WordPress host, when to upgrade + how the right hosting protects your site, your clients + your business.
Should you switch WordPress hosting companies?
A client reached out to tiny blue orange for some help with the layout of their site. After talking, we quickly realized there was a much bigger issue to solve first — their hosting drama. It was clearly time for them to switch WordPress hosting companies + you might be wondering if it’s time for you to do the same. Negatively impacting your site health The biggest red flag that your hosting company is holding you back can be seen right in your WordPress dashboard. Head to Tools > Site…
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Let’s be honest, sometimes putting in the work is asking too much of a business owner. We have too many tasks to complete, a few fires to put out + not enough hours in the day. This is where picking the right WordPress hosting company can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. How we can help as your WordPress hosting company As a managed WordPress hosting provider, we offer the following services for each + every client that hosts with us. And we only charge $70 a month for…
Prep your hosting account for WordPress
To set up your own WordPress website, you only need 2 things — a domain + a hosting account. Once you have those things, you’ll need to prep your hosting account for a secure version of WordPress. Then it’s time to get your online business up + running. This post is the second part of a series in setting up your own WordPress website, DIY style. If you missed the first post, check it out here. Prep for WordPress Unless you are using a managed WordPress hosting service, you need to prep…
What is managed WordPress hosting vs shared hosting?
While there are dozens + dozens of hosting companies in the world, there are a limited number of hosting types. When focusing on WordPress websites, I like to compare the two most popular — shared + managed WordPress hosting. If you’re not into nerdy things, hosting can feel like discussing insurance options (boring) but it’s important to make a conscious choice for your business. So let’s break down these two types in the least boring way possible. What’s in a name? Starting with the name, these two hosting options give…
How cheap WordPress hosting can hurt your website security
While it may be true that almost every hosting choice out there would be an ok choice at worst, the truth is that some of the options you have to pick from could actually do more harm than good to your website security. For example, many of the “budget-friendly” hosting providers pack as many sites onto a server as they can in order to make more money. (Hey, I get it, businesses need to profit.) But the problem with that is that your server is only as secure as the…