How to Choose a WordPress Hosting Company
WordPress hosting has become increasingly competitive over the last decade with hundreds of hosts surfaced through a quick Google search. But how do you weed through the results to find the host that’s right for your business? ReachFarther maintains a strong relationship with two global hosting leaders and through our partnerships can provide competitive prices, secure environments, daily or real-time backup services, fantastic 24/7/365 support, and industry-leading performance. If you'd like to speak with someone from our team, complete our quote form and we'll be in touch, or keep reading for information on how you can make an informed decision about what host is right for you.
Your WordPress website runs on a set of open-source software, likely a LAMP stack:
- L – Linux: The server operating system
- A – Apache: The web server running on top of your Linux operating system
- M – MySQL: An open-source database technology that stores your website data
- P – PHP: The scripting language used to write the code that runs WordPress
Each of those pieces needs to function together in order for your website to perform at it’s best. A host who can maintain a stable environment, keep it up to date, and alert you to any issues is of paramount importance. Here are some important factors to consider when evaluating different hosting options.