Managed WordPress Hosting

Q: What is managed WordPress hosting?

Managed WordPress hosting is a way to get a WordPress website or blog online. Managed WordPress hosting plans usually include a certain amount of space on a server with the WordPress content management system pre-installed. The web host \"manages\" or takes over some or all of the admin on your WordPress website. This means they'll do software updates and maintenance on your behalf, saving you time and clicks.

Q: Do I need managed WP hosting?

The short answer is — it depends on your skill level. If you're just getting started with WordPress, fully managed WordPress hosting is the right choice. Why? Since you don't have to worry about admin, it'll give you more time to focus on your content and make it slightly easier for you to learn the ins and outs of WordPress. Choosing Managed WP hosting also means you won't risk forgetting to update your site software, keeping you better protected from malware, viruses, and other threats. Managed WordPress hosting may not be suitable if you design websites for clients. Many web designers would rather not work with a managed WordPress site, in favor of the design freedom that an unmanaged solution offers.

Q: Is managed WordPress hosting worth it?

Yes! Having your managed WordPress host take over updates and maintenance doesn't just save you time, it can also improve your website's security. Why? If you update your WP site yourself, there's a real possibility you'll miss a crucial security update that can protect your website from hackers. Unlike other providers, IONOS doesn't charge more for their managed WordPress hosting service. With over 1 million websites websites hosted, you can count on us for reliable infrastructure, maintenance, and updating. You'll also get free features like a domain, an SSL certificate, email, and more with every managed WordPress plan.

Q: Managed WordPress hosting vs. unmanaged: how do they compare?

Managed WordPress hosting Managed WordPress solutions can vary considerably from one hosting provider to another, but one thing they all have in common is that the updates are taken care of by a third party. Purchasing a managed WordPress plan means you'll get WordPress core, security, and select software updates done for you. Since you don't have to do the updates manually, this can save you time and improve your website's security. However, if you choose this type of WordPress hosting, you'll be giving up control over your updates. It can also be slightly more expensive than non-managed or shared hosting. That being said, managed WP is great for beginners and for people who'd rather not devote any time to doing what is essentially a rather routine task. Unmanaged WordPress If you go with a non-managed or standard WordPress hosting solution, you'll be solely responsible for updating your site yourself. This results in two main advantages: You'll get more control over your site. Professionals and website designers tend to prefer shared (unmanaged) WordPress hosting for this very reason. Unmanaged WordPress is typically less expensive than managed WordPress. However, at @shortbrandname, there's no extra charge for managed wordpress hosting. You pay the same monthly price for both managed and unmanaged wordpress hosting.

Manage your project, not your WordPress.

New WP Assistant makes getting online easy
Fully customizable with themes and plugins
Hassle-free updating and less admin

Starting at $1/month

Managed WordPress

Managed WordPress you'll love to call yours

User-friendly setup

Start with all the features you need.

Create your site easily with the WP Assistant. Your personal consultant and the 24/7 support team are also here to help.

Fully customizable

Build your WordPress site your way.

Get a variety of free plugins and themes. You'll find options for just about any use case, business or industry.

Fast and secure

Performance that doesn't cut corners.

Benefit from fast SSD storage, a free caching plugin, plus robust malware and DDoS protection.

Worry-free updates

Fully managed for more peace of mind.

Update all or just parts of your WordPress software with customizable managed updates for better security.

Create your managed WP site like a pro

Even if you're not.

Start by answering a few questions Improved

Tell the WP Assistant what you want to do with your site and it'll help find themes and more to create it.

Connect your domain & email

Once your site is set up, connecting your domain and matching email address is super easy. And there's no need to purchase these separately, they're included with all plans.

Migrate an existing WordPress site Coming soon

No need to start from scratch. The new migration tool moves your site and all your content in just a couple of clicks.

Hassle-free managed hosting for WordPress

Spend less time worrying about speed, traffic limits, security, and updates with managed WordPress.

Faster page loads Improved

Slow page load speeds can cost you visits. All Managed WordPress plans feature SSD storage, caching, unlimited traffic, and optimized memory for blazing-fast load times.

Daily content backups

Back up your website data with Jetpack. Get 12 months of free daily backups, one-click restores for one website with select plans.

Managed updates for more security Improved

Managed WordPress keeps your core and security software up to date, giving hackers fewer ways to access your site. Choose what you want to update with a click.

99.98% server uptime

Your site's data is backed up daily in multiple data centers so it's always available and your site stays online.

Customize and market your WordPress site

The possibilities are almost endless with easy-to-install plugins, themes and features.

Themes for any project

Find a theme or template that matches your industry and customize it to meet your needs.

Improve and market your site

Collect reservations, schedule events, or even add your own online store with preinstalled plugins. Then use marketing tools to get found and bring in more customers — it's all up to you.

Built-in performance monitoring Improved

Learn about your visitors with built-in analytics tools and adapt your site to make it work better for your visitors.

Enrich your wordpress with countless plugins

Choose your managed WordPress plan

New & improved Now faster, with more features, and customizable managed update settings.

Start

Suitable for a small website or blog

6 months $3/month then $6/month

Continue

1 website

25 GB of SSD storage

1 email address

Malware scanning

Boost

Great for a larger site with higher traffic demands

6 months $7/month then $15/month

Continue

1 website

75 GB of SSD storage

10 email addresses

Malware scanning & repair

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All features at a glance

General features & functions
	Start	Grow	Boost
	Continue	Continue	Continue
Now	6 months $3/month	6 months $1/month	6 months $7/month
Regular price	$6/month	$10/month	$15/month
Optimized for WordPress
Websites included	1	1	1
Platform technology Shared hosting balances cost-efficiency with top performance by optimizing resource allocation on the server.	Shared Linux hosting (isolated, managed)	Shared Linux hosting (isolated, managed)	Shared Linux hosting (isolated, managed)
Storage space	25 GB	50 GB	75 GB
Storage technology SSD storage loads data up to 10x faster than HDD.	SSD	SSD	SSD
Database size	Standard (2 GB, 18 user limit)	Standard (2 GB, 18 user limit)	Standard (2 GB, 18 user limit)
Database type	MariaDB	MariaDB	MariaDB
Automatic updates Get fully customizable update settings for core, plugins, themes and PHP for maximum control.
PHP versions	8.0	8.0	8.0
Traffic	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Free domain for 1 year Extensions include: .com, .us, .ca, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, and .online.	1	1	1
Subdomains Add subpages to your website with subdomains. Available via a custom URL.	10,000	10,000	10,000
Wildcard SSL certificates Wildcard SSL certificates protect your domain and all your subdomains.	1 SSL (DV)	1 SSL (DV)	1 SSL (DV)
Email accounts (2 GB each) Number of email accounts included per plan (upgrade available).	1	5	10
SiteAnalytics	Basic	Basic	Plus
WordPress Assistant Build your site faster with theme and plugin recommendations.
Performance
Performance Level	Performance Level 3	Performance Level 4	Performance Level 5
PHP memory limit The maximum memory for PHP scripts that can be used by all websites.	640	768	768
PHP with OPCache OPCaching compiles PHP code and saves it to the server's memory for faster loading times for all following visitors.
Caching plugin Boost page loading with preinstalled caching.	–
HTTP/2 New protocol based on Google's Spdy Protocol. Increases speed, efficiency and security during data transfers.
gzip Powerful automated file compression for reducing file sizes and increasing page load speed
RAM The maximum amount of RAM that can be allocated to your project on the shared server.	Up to 9 GB (shared)	Up to 15 GB (shared)	Up to 20 GB (shared)
Security
Malware protection Regular malware scanning to detect website threats and malware. The Repair feature included in the Boost plan helps you clean up malicious code and restore website functionality	Scan	Scan	Scan & Repair
DDoS protection Reverse-proxy used to protect shared hosting from DDoS attacks. We also use spoofing & egress filtering to protect our firewalls. Bogon filtering is in place to mitigate the impact of any potential attacks.
Georedundant data centers At IONOS we keep your data safe by mirroring it to a second data center in another location.
Jetpack Backup Daily Get 12 months of free daily backups and one-click restores for one website from our partner Jetpack. You'll receive a coupon code after purchase via your product dashboard. There's no obligation to buy at any time, but you must have a wordpress.com account and the Jetpack plugin to claim this offer.	–	12 months free	12 months free
Anti-phishing and anti-spam filters Protection for your email from phishing and spam
For developers
Unlimited SFTP accounts
SSH Protocol that provides a secure channel over an unsecured network in a client–server architecture.
WP-CLI WP-CLI is the official command line tool for managing your WordPress website(s).
.htaccess Protect and manage file access rights.
Domain API Connect your domain, manage your SSL certificates and DNS settings using your favorite application.
git Version control management
iPv6 ready Next generation internet protocol
SSI Embedded and easy-to-use scripts that can be executed on the web server.
Customer service
24/7 support Get free around-the-clock support for WordPress via phone, chat and email.
Help Center Content that will help you build your site.
30 day Money-back Guarantee Get a complete refund within the first 30 days if you're not satisfied.
	Continue	Continue	Continue

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Learn more about managed WordPress features

A platform built for speed

Just a few of the features guaranteed to boost your loading times:

Free caching plugin (with select plans)
OPcache
Gzip and http/2
SSD storage
MariaDB 10 databases
Unlimited traffic

Keep your site online for longer

Here's how we keep your managed WP site safe:

DDoS shield — filters out any bad traffic before it hits your site
Malware protection — automatically scans your site for malware and other threats
Malware repair (Boost plan) — automatically scans and removes any threats
Georedundant platform — your data is mirrored in two data centers at once, so your site stays online in the event of an outage
Daily backups and easy recovery