Ever had these problems?
Bad blog speed
After doing lots of work and spending lots of money to speed up your blog, it’s still slow.
Customer service scripts
Something is broken and you reach out to customer service only to be read a script that has nothing to do with the issue.
A hacked blog
And not only does your host want to charge you just to ask their advice, but they also don’t have a proper backup.
What do all those have in common? Bad hosting.
When your blog is your business, you cannot afford to use cheap hosting. That list above isn’t made up, those are all things I’ve tried to help clients resolve…and worse. I’m not talking about pricing when I say “cheap hosting” either. Cheap hosting is actually often the same price after the first year than quality hosting.
After 14 years in the industry, there is one host I recommend (far) above others: BigScoots.
BigScoots is fast, reliable, and they use the latest technology.
Cheap hosts use old tech as long as they can get away with it–like using an iPhone 3 when 16 exists…they just expect you won’t know the difference.
They don’t up-charge or have hidden fees for everything that makes your hosting useful. You even get free email. And their plans start at $35 a month, which is plenty for most bloggers. And if you need extra space, you don’t have to jump to the bigger plan, you can just pay as you need.
They will also move everything from your old host over for you, and they do a great job.
Use the code meyne for 15% off your first month.
Honorable Mentions
I also love when I get to work with clients who are using Agathon. Their sites are fast, and the customer service is amazing. (Their packages start at $80/month.)
Charles at WPopt is also a solid choice.
If you’re just starting out or on a very tight budget, Cloudways will work fine, though they are not quite as user-friendly, and effective communication with support can sometimes be difficult.