This article was updated on August 6th, 2020 at 05:57 am

In a galaxy far, far away, when they built a website, not much thought was paid to the web hosting service. However, the new revolution that has brought every Jedi online, your choice of web host definitely makes a difference not just to your visibility in the virtual galaxy but how you are ranked by the Google Death Star!

So, you’ve created a brilliant blog for yourself with all the wonderful tools that WordPress has to offer. But your work doesn’t stop here. If you’ve read through Episode 3, you know that you need a good and reliable web hosting partner to succeed.

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A good web hosting can give the site owner the assurance that their site will have maximum uptime, least possible load times and be accessible to everyone, regardless of where in the world they might be.

Comparing the plans, features and customer services, here’s a list of the top WordPress hosting service providers that I believe offer the best options.

5 Best WordPress Hosts for Starting a Blog

Let’s go.

1. BlueHost

Hosting over a million WordPress sites, BlueHost is one of the largest web hosting services online. It is one of the oldest hosts as well, having started in 1996. This web hosting service is rated #1 for small businesses. WordPress officially recommends this hosting provider to its clients. BlueHost offers free domain and site builder with templates. Its web hosting is especially useful during times of high traffic, since it never lets the site speed slow down.

2. GoDaddy

Boasting excellent uptime, great customer service and flexible website-building tools, GoDaddy is indeed the first name that comes to mind when we think of getting a domain name or web hosting. It is one of the best and most affordable web hosting service providers and the largest domain registrar in the world. According to recent data, GoDaddy was serving around 17 million customers as of May 2017. When you opt for GoDaddy’s services, you get a free domain, security firewalls, automatic backups and unbeatable support.

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3. SiteGround

Offering a plethora of services like WordPress hosting, shared hosting, cloud hosting and VPS hosting, SiteGround is a great choice. This independent web hosting company, founded in 2004, offers web hosting, along with built-in WP caching, CDN, automatic upgrades, GIT version control and one-click staging. The company takes pride in offering one of the best 24/7 supports in the industry.

4. HostGator

HostGator is one of the largest and most popular brands among web hosting service providers in the world. If you are a beginner, their affordable shared plans can become your immediate choice. For all WordPress users, they offer a one-click WordPress installer, free website templates, coupled with friendly control panel and easy setup. The company also boasts 24/7 customer support.

5. WPEngine

This is a web hosting service solely created for WordPress. WPEngine is VIP WordPress hosting. What makes this service absolutely desirable is its hassle-free hosting, which offers fast and robust servers that can take care of almost anything. What sets it apart from the rest is its amazing customer service. One can rest assured of their website’s security, since once on WPEngine, your website is practically hacker proof!

All the above-mentioned hosting services are great. However, I will still recommend that you research based on your needs and preferences to find the best one for your specific needs.

Here is an in-depth review of some of the best WordPress hosts you’ll find.

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