WordPress hosting: shared vs managed — which is right for you?

Choosing the right hosting for your WordPress site can feel overwhelming. Two of the most popular options are shared hosting and managed WordPress hosting. Here's how they compare.

Shared hosting

Shared hosting places your website on a server alongside many other sites. It's affordable and suitable for smaller websites with moderate traffic. Our Starter plan at £8/month includes 10GB of NVMe storage, free SSL, daily backups and firewall protection — everything you need to get started.

Managed WordPress hosting

Managed hosting goes further. With our Managed plan, our team handles WordPress updates, security patches, performance optimisation and 24/7 monitoring on your behalf. It's ideal for business-critical websites where downtime has a real cost.

Which should you choose?

• New website or portfolio? Start with Shared hosting.
• E-commerce or business site? Consider Cloud Server or Managed.
• High-traffic or mission-critical site? Managed hosting is the answer.

Not sure? Chat with our team — we'll give honest advice with no upselling.