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WordPress Hosting FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about WordPress Hosting
What is WordPress?
WordPress is a content management system used to build and publish websites. Today, it has powered more than 60% of all websites, making it the most widely-used website-building platform on the market.
Why is WordPress so popular? First, it’s beginner-friendly. You don’t need to know how to code to build a fully-functional site. Second, it’s open-source – anyone can build on top of the core software and create a website that’s exactly to their liking.
What is WordPress used for?
In the early days, WordPress used to be known as a blogging platform. Over the years, millions of WordPress users have created various types of websites, such as online stores, portfolios, resumes, forums, publications, and membership sites.
What makes WordPress so versatile is the plugins, which add extra features on top of the core software. For instance, the WooCommerce plugin enables users to build an online store, offering essential eCommerce tools like storefront customization, inventory management, and payment processing.
What is WordPress hosting?
WordPress hosting is typically a shared hosting service whose configurations have been optimized for WordPress sites. At its core, it works like any other hosting – providing webmasters a server space to store and publish their website files.
In WordPress hosting, web hosting providers usually offer WordPress-specific features, such as the 1-click installer. With this, you won’t have to manually install WordPress on your hosting plan. It will automatically set up the software for you, so you can get right to building and publishing your WordPress website in no time.
What is Managed WordPress Hosting?
Managed WordPress hosting means the web hosting provider will take care of the back-end maintenance for you. No need to worry about technical adjustments, update management, or server optimization. Simply focus on building your WordPress site and driving more traffic.
Since managed WordPress hosting doesn’t require any technical know-how, it’s ideal for beginners or webmasters with limited time on their hands.
What is the difference between Web Hosting and WordPress hosting?
What differentiates standard web hosting from WordPress hosting is that you can only host and build WordPress websites with the latter.
In a standard web hosting plan, you can install various CMSs – including WordPress. As such, it’s possible to host multiple sites using different website-building platforms.
That said, you may miss out on the WordPress-specific advantages you can get from WordPress hosting, such as the speed-optimization features and the WordPress customer support team.
How much does WordPress hosting cost?
Hostinger offers four WordPress hosting plans:
Single – $1.99
Business – $6.99
Pro – $11.59
With a Starter, Business, or Pro WordPress hosting plan, you will get free domain registration services for the first year, including a .com domain name.
All our hosting plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee so that you can explore your new web hosting account with zero risk.
How can I transfer my WordPress site to Hostinger?
To migrate your WordPress website to Hostinger, you will need to purchase one of our plans. Then:
Go to the control panel and navigate to the Migrate Website menu.
Add a migration request and select WordPress. Fill out the required credentials and your current provider.
Click Check connection to see if the information is correct.
Finally, press the Add request button, and we will transfer your website to your new WordPress hosting as soon as possible.
How to make a WordPress website?
Building a WordPress website takes a few simple steps. Here’s how:
Get a WordPress hosting plan and register your domain name.
Use the 1-click installer to set up WordPress on your account.
Install your desired WordPress theme and set up some plugins.
Create and publish your website pages.
Congratulations! Your WordPress site is now live!
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