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Think of Shared Hosting like renting a room in a shared apartment—you share resources (CPU, RAM) with others, it's cheaper, but you're responsible for maintenance. Managed WordPress Hosting is like a 5-star hotel: you get exclusive optimization, automatic updates, advanced caching, and expert support. If you don't want to deal with technical headaches, Managed is the better choice.

Absolutely. Google uses Core Web Vitals as a ranking factor. If your hosting response time (TTFB) exceeds 200ms or loads slowly, not only will your rankings drop, but bounce rates will skyrocket. Choosing a host with LiteSpeed or Nginx architecture is crucial for SEO success.

This is a standard industry practice. Initial terms are often discounted by 60-80% to attract new customers. To save the most money, we recommend locking in the longest term available (typically 36 or 48 months) during your first purchase to secure that low rate for up to 4 years.

Most premium hosts (like SiteGround, Hostinger) offer free migration services. Some provide expert manual migration, while others offer automated plugins. Before buying, check if 'Free Migration' is included.

In 2026, SSL certificates should be free and standard (usually Let's Encrypt). As for security plugins, if you choose a quality Managed host (like SiteGround or Hostinger), they typically include server-level firewalls, so you don't need to purchase expensive third-party security services.

The rule is simple: choose the server location closest to your visitors. Lower physical distance means lower latency. If your audience is global, choose a host that supports a CDN (Content Delivery Network) to cache your content on servers worldwide.

It's a marketing term. It means you won't be charged for traffic as long as your site falls within 'normal usage' patterns. However, if your site consumes excessive CPU or RAM (e.g., from an attack or poorly coded plugins), the host may limit your access even if bandwidth usage is low.

This is a key differentiator. Quality WordPress hosts include daily automated backups and retain them for at least 7-30 days. If manual backups are required or if backups cost extra, that host is usually not recommended. Always check for 'One-Click Restore' functionality.

Not always. Hosts like Hostinger usually include free email, while others may not (or only for the first year), preferring to upsell Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. Always check if 'Free Email' is explicitly listed in the plan features.

It means your site is allowed to be down for about 43 minutes per month. If it's 99.99%, that drops to just 4 minutes. For business sites, every minute of downtime is lost revenue. We recommend choosing hosts with clear SLA (Service Level Agreement) compensation terms.