How is the new WordPress hosting different from your shared hosting?
The new WordPress hosting offers specialised infrastructure for WordPress, with optimisations for performance, security and automated updates, unlike traditional shared hosting which caters to various platforms.
What is the difference between Shared, Shared Pro and Dedicated WordPress hosting?
WordPress Shared hosting is a cost-effective option where multiple users share server resources. WordPress Shared Pro, on the other hand, provides additional resources and enhanced performance, making it ideal for higher-traffic websites, though still within a shared environment. Dedicated WordPress hosting allocates an entire server exclusively to a single user, offering maximum resources, control and performance without any sharing.
How does WordPress hosting improve website performance?
All new WordPress hosting plans by WHUK offer optimised server configurations, caching and Content Delivery Network (CDN) integration to ensure faster load times for hosted websites.
Is technical knowledge required for WordPress hosting?
No, managed WordPress hosting at WHUK is designed for ease, handling updates, security and backups automatically without requiring extensive technical knowledge from users.
Can I migrate my existing WordPress site to this hosting? Do you provide migration assistance?
Yes, at WHUK we do provide migration assistance to transfer your existing WordPress site seamlessly to the new WordPress hosting environment with us.
What is WordPress Toolkit?
Included with WHUK WordPress Hosting plans, the WP Toolkit is a powerful yet easy-to-use management tool featuring an intuitive dashboard. It allows for quick installation, updating and configuration of WordPress, as well as themes and plugins. WP Toolkit also offers advanced capabilities such as site cloning, staging environments for testing, enhanced security measures and backups. With these features, managing and protecting your WordPress site becomes straightforward and efficient, catering to both beginners and experienced users alike.
How does WP Toolkit simplify managing multiple WordPress sites?
WP Toolkit’s user friendly dashboard allows you to manage all your WordPress sites from a single interface, eliminating the need to log in to each site individually. As a user, you can clone websites, set up staging environments for testing updates, and apply security configurations across multiple sites with just a few clicks. This significantly simplifies and speeds up the multi-site management process.
How can WP Toolkit help with staging environments?
With WP Toolkit, you can easily create a clone of your live WordPress site in just a few clicks. This clone will be a separate environment where you can safely test updates, changes or new features without affecting your live site. Once satisfied with the changes, WP Toolkit allows you to deploy them to your live site with ease, ensuring a smooth and risk-free transition from testing to production.
What is AccelerateWP and what are its benefits?
AccelerateWP is a performance optimisation tool designed specifically for WordPress sites. You will need to log into your cPanel control panel, where the tool is available as part of your WordPress hosting package. AccelerateWP allows you to configure site speed optimisations, cache settings, image delivery and database management for your WordPress website. It is able to analyse your site’s needs and applies tailored solutions to ensure faster load times and smoother user experiences. This leads to quicker page load speeds, improved SEO rankings and a more efficient use of server resources, making it ideal for high-traffic websites.
Do you provide assistance with WordPress installation and plugin/theme installation and updates?
All WHUK WordPress Hosting plans include WP Toolkit which simplifies WordPress management by providing an easy-to-use interface for installing WordPress, as well as managing themes and plugins. WP Toolkit allows you to quickly install WordPress with a few clicks and helps you keep your site up to date by offering one-click updates for both plugins and themes. This makes it easy for you to maintain your WordPress website without requiring extensive technical expertise.
Does WordPress hosting include email accounts?
All WHUK WordPress hosting plans include email accounts, allowing you to create custom email addresses linked to your domain. These accounts are created and managed through cPanel control panel, and include features like webmail access, spam filtering and integration with email clients such as Outlook or Gmail.
Can I install additional plugins on WordPress hosting?
Yes, you are free to install additional WordPress plugins to enhance the functionality of your site however our team will not be able to provide any assistance with installation, maintenance or updates of these additional plugins.
What backup options are provided with WordPress hosting?
We automatically take daily offsite backups of your data for quick restoration if needed. Retention period varies from 7 days to 30 days depending on the hosting type you choose.
How secure is WordPress hosting?
At WHUK, we prioritise the security of your WordPress website by employing specialised security measures to safeguard your site and data from threats and vulnerabilities.
Key security features include:
- Malware scanning: Utilising the Imunify360 suite to identify and monitor malicious code.
- Firewall protection: Robust firewall systems to prevent unauthorised access and cyberattacks.
- Daily backups: Automatic daily backups for quick data restoration when necessary.
- Automatic security patches: Regular updates for WordPress core, themes, and plugins to maintain security.
- SSL encryption: Protecting sensitive information through SSL encryption.