Managed hosting
Web hosting where the provider looks after the server for you, including security, server updates, backups and performance, usually tuned for one platform such as WordPress.
Hosting is where your website’s files and database live. They sit on a server connected to the internet. With managed hosting, the provider takes care of the tech work around that server. That means security, server software updates, caching, backups and SSL certificates. It often includes a CDN and staging sites too.
Managed WordPress hosting is set up just for WordPress sites.
How it compares
- Basic shared hosting is usually cheaper, but it leaves more to you. Many sites share the same server. Backups, caching and security may be basic or cost extra.
- Managed hosting takes care of the server environment.
- Website care goes further. It looks after your actual website: plugin and theme updates, testing, content changes and watching the site itself. Many businesses need both.
Why it matters to a small business
A slow, overloaded or poorly secured server affects everything. It hits page speed, uptime, email from your forms and how fast a problem gets fixed. Managed hosting takes a whole set of tech worries off your plate. So your website is less likely to be the thing that breaks.
Example
A dental practice’s site sits on cheap shared hosting. It’s slow at busy times, and backups run only once a week. Then it moves to managed WordPress hosting. Pages load faster. Daily backups run on their own. The SSL certificate renews without anyone noticing.
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