Best WordPress Web Hosting | An Honest Comparison

[@jimschmidt5883]

After days of finding nothing but ads and paid models selling for hosting companies, you video is honest, straight forward, and extremely helpful. New subscriber! Thank you!

[@yourbrother26]

Your recent videos are exactly what i needed. I'm planning to create brand and I'm currently researching web building videos. Keep it up, Christian!

[@Craylor]

Thank you! That's my focus on this channel, so consider subscribing for more videos like this :)

[@yourbrother26]

@@Craylor already subscribed from the first minute! No doubt, this channel is gonna be huge

[@itsonvideos]

Look for Tyler Moore videos they will help with your web building.

[@onlysimracingcompany7659]

Love your comunnicating style, you seem so honest ,mate. Thanks for all the data! Cheers!

[@Craylor]

Thank you! I'm glad it helped you out.

[@AdisCandra]

I'm having my final interview for a career at Hostinger tomorrow and I'm loving your review on them. Thank you!

[@Craylor]

Wow, that’s super cool! I hope you get the job.

[@hiraldosternflyer7112]

Did you get the job?

[@AdisCandra]

@@hiraldosternflyer7112 hey I did!

[@hiraldosternflyer7112]

@@AdisCandra: That's awesome! :)

[@iamafterimprovement5425]

What job did you get? Live chat support? Where are you from?

[@Phyloraptor]

Suuper helpfull. You really did your homework and tried the sites instead of only reading each pages infos :)

[@dylanpolinsky8220]

Siteground ad came up as I was watching your thoughts on their site and could not help but laugh. Great video!

[@claudiasilvaespinoza5108]

Incredibly informative. You deserve more views.

[@Craylor]

Thank you, I appreciate your support.

[@Craylor]

*IMPORTANT UPDATE:* I've released an updated version of this video that you can find here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXa4h6GwhpuiipY - it does not feature all of the same hosts, but it does include some new hosts that I really like! I've also just released a new comparison looking at Bluehost, SiteGround, and Dreamhost. Things have changed quite a bit with SiteGround! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIi5YWl-dpunmKs

[@mariotanner2908]

Your video link for the update is not working

[@Craylor]

@@mariotanner2908 Thank you. Please try again.

[@mariotanner2908]

@@Craylor Thanks

[@billywatson9821]

I am going with bluehost for my website.

[@rosiabbott253]

I like your style! this is the best web hosting video I have seen on youtube! I have looked a quite a few. Just the right information , and no nonsense.

[@uqashazulfiqar4462]

Hey Craylor , “The most one of the unbiased review videos i have seen.” Thanks bro and I hope that you will continue to make unbiased video.

[@angiemartinezc9121]

Now I need to decide between HOSTINGER or DREAMHOST. Thank you Craylor for sharing your reviews, it was extremely helpful.

[@Craylor]

See my updated review! I'd definitely lean towards Dreamhost if you're between the two. Hostinger has definitely seen a decline in quality since I made this video.

[@angiemartinezc9121]

@@Craylor Thank you for the heads up. Good thing I decided to go with Dreamhost! Yay!

[@lukakorsic5820]

omg omg I might be 10k subscriber :D it went from 9.99 to 10k when i subscribe and refresh :D haha congrats on 10k, and thanks for good content :)

[@Craylor]

Luka! That's so cool haha! Thank you for subscribing, and thanks for your support. I was ecstatic to wake up and find my subscriber count past 10k.

[@heshanhero3032]

The best review about web hosting ever. keep it up bro!

[@SahilAli-ul3ln]

I would really say christian did a really honest job in reviewing, no scamming, no bs, no paid stuff only original review, thank you :)

[@Craylor]

Thank you, I appreciate your support!

[@stefano94103]

I've been using Siteground for more than two years and I completely disagree with what you said about SIteground. It's not only me but if you look at a lot of other youtube creators more recommend Siteground rather than tell users to avoid Siteground because Siteground is literally one of the fastest hosting for the price right now. Also, 90% of the KZbinr's who recommend Bluehost is because they offer generous affiliate payouts. So if you are reviewing the website and having affiliate links it reduces your credibility. But I did enjoy your review. Good job overall.

[@Craylor]

I appreciate your feedback. I’m glad you enjoy your experience with SiteGround. My video was based on my personal experience, and siteground just didn’t impress me. They have about an equal payout with Bluehost, and I’m part of both affiliate programs, but I still feel that Hostinger or Dreamhost might be a better option based on my experience. With that being said, that’s just my opinion, and I’m sure there are many happy SiteGround users.

[@age_of_reason]

I was wondering the same thing. Siteground is #1 after watching a few days worth of reviews by other KZbinrs. I have my domain with namecheap and was thinking of going with their easyWP Hosting but no one even considers namecheap in WP Hosting reviews. I just need a simple website for my construction business. I tried Wix but I don't like their website builder and don't want to be stuck with them. WP is the way to go it seems.

[@GKA30]

Your videos are packed with information but so easy to watch. Again, great video

[@Craylor]

Thank you! I appreciate your support.

[@motazblocks8576]

Remember how Anna (Elsa's sister from Frozen) maried that prince from first sight and then turned out he is a bad guy, bluehost should not force people who watched frozen to buy yearly!

[@Bluemoonjellyfishh]

Awesome video exactly what I was looking for! Just learning about all this stuff today, as I try to build my art website & presence eek!

[@changechannel1036]

I've never heard of "dark patterns" before. New term learned.

[@Craylor]

You learn something new every day! Thanks for tuning in.

[@LovettbalngoodsLLC]

Think you made it more confusing 😂😂😂. Idk 🤷🏾‍♀️ they ALL sounded good except for that one. Where the guy was like “got’em” Got’em 🤣

[@DeeDee-2]

Well done and carry on with the honesty, it goes a long way....Don't let any sponsors spoil your integrity, if you do you will lose subscribers....

[@Michaelengzzz15]

One year later would you still consider Hostinger as number 1? approximately 330$ for business package for four years. 82$ per year 6.80$ per month.

[@Craylor]

Considering my rocky mixed experience with Hostinger since this video, I would not consider them #1. I see Hostinger as a budget host, but definitely not the top. I would rank Cloudways, WP Engine, and Flywheel towards the top strictly based on quality. I feel that Dreamhost and Namecheap are better budget options over Hostinger.

[@avviano]

Siteground recently introduced two-way-authentification with an evil twist for webdesigners: Even when clients deactivate it, it still stays active and also has a geo-lock, which in essence makes it impossible for web deisgners to do their job. Speaking to Siteground, they don't seem to understand the issue or simply don't care. I had to switch to other hosting companies as a result. It's a real pity, but Siteground is not an option anymore.

[@kaylaallen2515]

Your videos are super helpful and very informative! I do have a question though, what would you recommend if your website allows users to upload images to your site? I’ve read that the most important thing is you find a host that supports upgrades but I’m not really sure where to even start because I’m not sure how much space is enough space for many users uploading images at a constant rate.

[@Craylor]

Hi Kayla, Your hosting needs will depend on a lot of scenarios, but you are correct that you should pick a web host that supports disk storage upgrades. Will your users be updating high quality pictures frequently? (Like Unsplash or Instagram) - if so, I would look at a dedicated storage solution like Amazon S3 or Azure Blob storage. That would be the most flexible solution because it is infinitely "expandable" and can host as many files as you need - they just bill based on the GB you use each month. You will still need "regular" web hosting, and this would be "special" web hosting just for the images. You might need a developer to help you implement it with your website solution. If that all seems like way overkill for what you're doing, you will be fine starting out with any of these web hosts! You know your website/company much more than I do, so don't let the details of web hosting overwhelm you. Sometimes you just have to start somewhere and learn/hire someone who can help as you expand. I hope that makes sense!

[@tutorialbookvideos]

Your so honest and have reasons to back up your claims. A previous video I watch recommended that siteguard and didn't even mention Namecheap about which I was already aware of.

[@Craylor]

Thank you, I appreciate your support!

[@pouyahosseinzadeh985]

Right on point. No unnecessary information. Not boring. I loved your video. Amazing job.

[@Craylor]

Thanks for your support!

[@zemouliyoucef]

i love how honest you are ❤ i trust u boy

[@blendering3D]

I came here because I was fooled by bluehost. I thought I bought a monthly subscription but what I got where 140 dollars ripped off my bank account, and I requested a refund. So I'll do my research on every individual alternative you mentioned, thanks for the vid

[@Craylor]

Happy to help! Sorry about your bad Bluehost experience. To this day in my most recent comparison, I don't recommend Bluehost. Be sure to check out some of my newer comparisons as my opinions have changed on some companies, plus I feature some new companies.

[@turningpointinspiration]

Where should I start with getting a website built for my company?

[@Craylor]

If you want to build it yourself, I'd recommend Squarespace or WordPress depending on your needs (see the videos on my channel). If you want to hire it out, maybe check Freelancer or ask around to find someone who does quality web design.

[@absis5]

thanks for taking the time to do a comparison!! really helpful

[@jf8461]

I'm very new at this, and I had read that it was better not to register your domain with your web host. This gives your more flexibility or something. Any opinion on that?

[@Craylor]

I do prefer to register a domain name with a dedicated domain registrar (such as Namecheap, Dynadot, Porkbun, etc). The main benefit is that you don't have to deal with the pain of transferring the domain later on. If you purchase it from a web host like HostGator, if you decide to switch web hosts and leave HostGator, you will have to transfer that domain out in order to keep it. Ideally, your domains will be with a dedicated domain registrar, and you just point the nameservers to whatever host you choose.

[@jf8461]

@@Craylor Also, since I am just starting my website. Although my plan is to eventually grow into a with high traffic, high volume site, would you recommend that I START with the lowest cost shared hosting service? If traffic picks up, can I then switch to a VPS or dedicated hosting solutions instead?

[@JOURNALSAESTHETICSByAditiBadwe]

one of the best video recommended when you are struggling which hosting to buy. tfs..

[@eson3092]

I took your advice to buy the hosting from hostinger. You said their customer service is so good and so quick. But the fact is whenever you ask help, the bot tells you to wait for 2 hours first. And so far I did not receive any response from them. Leave my comment here for future customers to know how bad their customer service actually is.

[@Craylor]

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I too started having a similar experience, and because of that, I am not recommending them as the best option in my new upcoming comparison video. I do believe Hostinger is an acceptable budget option to get you by, but their slip in support quality since I made this video means I can't recommend them as the best option anymore.

[@peacew6]

I had some negative experience signing up with namecheap. Sign up online was not that bad then I get some contradicting email instructions. I got on live chat to make sure that I did all I needed to do to finalize the domain name purchase. A week later they called me asking for the credit card number I used. When I said I didn't have the number with me, they locked my account and emailed me saying if I didn't respond they will cancel my order. There were some language barrier on live chat as well. That was just buying a domain name. I cannot imagine what kind of trouble ahead for hosting. Good luck.

[@elenya7801]

I came here to decide between Bluehost and SiteGround. I think I'll go with Hostinger now. Eithat that or Namecheap. Thanks!

[@user-ti6hq2tc9o]

I just use the Updraft Plus backup plugin for WordPress, which is free and you can set how often you want the backups to automatically get emailed to you. Sure, it's a bit of a hassle saving the file from my email to my computer, but you get what you pay for! :D

[@Craylor]

Nice! As long as you have a backup solution that works for you, that's what's important. Glad you're on top of it!

[@bluecardsar5947]

AWESOME. You really did a great job and not say "this is the best" because they paid a lot of KZbin "advisors". Great job! Please keep in this line!!

[@Craylor]

Thank you for your support! I'm about to release my updated 2020 hosting comparison video next week!

[@firatberber6025]

Hi Craylor, thanks a lot for the video. I have a question. I'm planning to create a blog and my audience is mostly in the EU. Does the location of Web Server matters? Does it affect the website loading speed a lot?

[@Craylor]

Great question! Yes, the physical location of the server definitely makes a difference with the load time. Since the majority of your audience is in the EU, you would want to look for a host that offers server locations in your region.

[@deganni2688]

enjoyed the web hosting tutorial - very informational and thorough. i feel better prepared for the next step in setting up my web site and hosting it - a big thank you!

[@Craylor]

Thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful!

[@abdurrahmanlakhani942]

I believe Cloudways should also be part of it. The managed services which they are offering are essential need of Wordpress web hosting.

[@Craylor]

Thank you for mentioning them! I have never heard of them, but I looked at their website and am very intrigued. I'm signing up for the free trial.

[@JohnSmith-gi7jw]

@@Craylor This comparison is for 2 of the best WordPress hosting services available today, but they are entirely different. The main difference is the control panel that you use to configure your hosting and having dedicated resources. Siteground uses cPanel where Cloudways has its own custom build control panel. So the benefit of cPanel with Siteground is that you can have email accounts on the service, a file manager, DNS management and much more. But the downside is that cPanel 100% slows your hosting down, it's just a fact. This is where Cloudways shines because you get dedicated resources with an easy to use control panel that is not cPanel. But with that, you don't get some conveniences like hosting email, a file manager, DNS manager, etc. Siteground and all other WordPress shared hosting will never be as fast as Cloudways. With regards to support, Siteground wins in that department, they have exceptional support. Cloudways support is good, but not exceptional. So it all really depends on your priorities and what matters most to you.

[@LovettbalngoodsLLC]

@@JohnSmith-gi7jw 😊 thank you for sharing this. You should make a video helping us. ❤

[@lampmanjosh]

Once I'm ready definitely going Hostinger. Thank you for the video!

[@Craylor]

No problem! Glad the video was helpful.

[@lampmanjosh]

Would hostinger still be the best deal if I wanted to host multiple websites on single service?

[@lampmanjosh]

@@Craylor I appreciate you taking the time to try each service. I'm subscribed!

[@Craylor]

@@lampmanjosh Depends on how many websites and the load you anticipate on each website. If you just want to put up 2-3 basic blogs that are low traffic, I think Hostinger will be sufficient. If you don't mind spending a bit more and want an entire server to yourself but something that's easy to manage, I would recommend checking out Cloudways. $10/month will get you an entire server to yourself, and their management panel is phenomenal. I did a review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZCzmq14qq2rfMU

[@lampmanjosh]

@@Craylor Thank you for the response! These would be low traffic websites. I just want to create a personal website for resume purposes, side business, and a couple of entrepreneur ideas that I have. Nothing too crazy that I'd expect high utilization.

[@zeyeforfashionandbeauty6791]

Hello Craylor I was with Bleuhost at first I had a bad experience with them. I decided to go with godaddy, do you recommend to have both the web hosting and DNS with godaddy , or to keep my DNS with Bleuhost and webhosting with godaddy. Thank you

[@sheenb5349]

Thanks so much for the video! Loved your style and communication 😊

[@marcuscurtismusic]

I went with Bluehost. Very informative review. Thanks

[@zahra823]

how is it going?

[@marcuscurtismusic]

@@zahra823 Everything is going well

[@dwolemurrayife]

I decided on Hostinger!! But, I am having a real problem pointing my domain name (from Google Domains) to it :-( !! Any suggestions? Thanks !!

[@mydayreel]

I just paused the video, to sayu are amazing with ur communication. Thank u for the info man

[@Craylor]

Thank you! That means a lot. Glad it was helpful.

[@alizantout3162]

New subscriber! great info and straight to the point! thank you sir

[@SKSONKO]

From other videos I have heard site ground is one of the fastest hosts and have very good customer service as well as prices so this video left me confused don’t know who to believe

[@Craylor]

Yes, there seem to be mixed opinions! Maybe I tested it at a bad time. I'm going to be including SiteGround in an upcoming comparison in the next few weeks. We'll see if they perform any better these days.

[@andrewdobson8745]

Hostinger have certainly sloped since this was posted. Try updating a plugin with them, it takes your website offline for a while. Try updating 2 at a time and your site crashes. And now the wait time for help (to reset the website) is around an hour

[@Craylor]

Hi Andrew, I absolutely 100% agree. In fact, I have "cut ties" with Hostinger for the most part. I noticed a sharp decline in service since this video, and they've been inconsistent to where I am shy to recommend them anymore. I now recommend DreamHost or Namecheap for starter hosting.

[@xorbodude]

I followed your advice. I bought my domain on namecheap. Now I am looking at web hosting. I saw one of your videos that said that be wary of squarespace as you can't transfer your webpage off off their platform?

[@Craylor]

So sorry for the late reply! Squarespace is a website platform just like WordPress or any other option. The difference with Squarespace is that they forcefully host it for you, meaning both the web hosting itself and the website platform is through them. If you don't like Squarespace and want a different platform, you will need to find a web host to use WordPress or move to another in-house platform like Wix. Long story short, it's not that you can't transfer your site away from Squarespace, it's that Squarespace is a proprietary platform and you have to know what you're getting into.

[@xorbodude]

@@Craylor so if you have a nicely designed website on squarespace the actual design can be transferred off squarespace?

[@Craylor]

@@xorbodude Nope. Squarespace is a proprietary platform, and you can't buy hosting but use Squarespace elsewhere. The web hosting and web designer are both through their own website. If you wanted to leave Squarespace, you would need to design a brand new site using a different builder. If you used an open-source platform like WordPress, you have the power to host it at whatever company you choose and move it around anywhere.

[@xorbodude]

@@Craylor thanks for the elaboration

[@crsm9824]

5 sites on 2 hostinger accounts and super happy with them, support is superb. 1 free SSL and 1 free domain name to start. hazaaaaa!

[@Craylor]

Nice! Hostinger is awesome.

[@celesolis]

You should do major name themes next!!

[@elguasabeira]

is this an option to wix and square space. Im trying to build a website for my DJ business for the first time. Do I need to buy a domain nane first, email, web hosting first. Then buy web site builder services?

[@Craylor]

You do NOT need web hosting if you are using Wix or Squarespace. All inclusive website builders like these will host the website for you. For more information, please watch my video explaining what web hosting is and when you need it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3ysZZafjdl9eNE

[@MediaMixChris]

Thanks for the comprehensive reviews! I'm curious as to why you didn't include GoDaddy in the reviews. Although I've been with them for more than 10 years, I'm not thrilled with their up-sell tactics, but that's nothing new and often found with other companies. What's important to me is if I need help at 3am, I know I can call GoDaddy through their phone number (saved on my phone) and talk with a perfectly-English-speaking support rep in the US. I've never had a problem with their support or even when my questions were elementary. Fortunately, it's rare that I have to do that, but I've been burned in the past with "24/7 email tech support" from another company.

[@Craylor]

Thanks for watching! I didn't include GoDaddy simply because I can't stand them due to their mucky upselling practices and crazy high prices. They have some quality services and I have always had a positive experience with their support. I just can't stand their business practices.

[@tikigodsrule2317]

We are on godaddy. There expensive and there support sucks. Can't understand them when they do call back. Moving now.

[@lifestylefaithandfamily]

Awesome content. Straight to the point. Valid comparisons and details.

[@Craylor]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@painfullyhonest]

thanks for the time raises two questions. 1) what about the idea of not having the same domain and host company for example namecheap for both? 2) what to do in the situation where i'd like to reserve a domain name but not yet ready to start the website? i guess securing the name?

[@Craylor]

I personally prefer to pick the most "best company for the job" instead of using one company for both for the sake of convenience, but I always prefer quality over convenience. I have set up some web design clients with Namecheap for both domains and hosting so it's simple for them to renew, but I personally use Namecheap for domains and Cloudways for hosting because that works best for my setup. If you just want to secure a domain name, you can buy it at any domain registrar and let it sit until you're ready to connect it to hosting. It won't hurt just sitting around.

[@painfullyhonest]

@@Craylor thx. Is it wise get a few different permutations of the domain and probably should be with the domain company I will most likely go with when I took it to a host?

[@ZorbaPress]

Thanks very much -- that was the best hosting comparison I have seen on KZbin.

[@Craylor]

Thanks! I appreciate your support.

[@DeeDee-2]

Hi You did say that daily back-ups are so important to you, and Namecheap doesn't do them, but you said you have been with them for years, so did you compromise the back-ups?

[@anthonymorrison955]

Thanks for your feedback W*H"*A*"T*" S*A**P*P* M*E" +"1*3*0*3*9*2*8*2*6*7*0...

[@rollieroth5003]

Gonna try dream host. Thanks!

[@HayrullahEsadEsen]

wish you best! informative and authentic experience shared...

[@Craylor]

Thank you for your support! I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@maebees3160]

You're literally ammaazzziinnnggg!

[@Craylor]

Thanks for your support!

[@louisjvd]

Thank you for such an informative video! I would really love to have your opinions on the best Windows web hosting as well. Thank you!

[@pauls9783]

Hi - could you comment on Amazon Web Services, please? When to use them and who needs their services. Thanks

[@Craylor]

Amazon Web Services is one of the best and most popular cloud platforms out there. If you require serious customizability and are a server administrator looking for fully scalable and modular hosting, a platform like AWS is for you. If you are just the average joe looking to host your website, AWS is completely overkill and will drive you nuts. AWS, Azure, GCP, Digital Ocean, etc. are meant for complex software that needs an infinitely customizable hosting solution.

[@ShahabsBJJLog]

Thank you for the detailed explanation. Very helpful!

[@NicholasSchlesinger]

Helpful review, thank you! Perhaps more detail into the performance of each web host would have been extra helpful. Great video nevertheless! Stay safe!

[@Craylor]

Thanks Nick! I appreciate your feedback and support.

[@LovettbalngoodsLLC]

Yes I was looking for those details as well

[@magnobradon]

Man you are the best! save my live. Super helpfull.

[@mini1000-bean]

What about Krystal Hosting? This one is absolutely the best, why is no one talking about this???

[@mags3186]

Agreed, switched to Krystal from Bluehost about a week ago. Huge difference. My site went from loading in 4-5 seconds to like 1-2 seconds This guy has no credibility if he can recommend BlueHost which is the slowest shit ever. Altough they do have a very easy wordpress setup. If you want a slow site, go with bluehost. They can make any youtuber sell out to them because of their referral system, they pay big time.

[@mini1000-bean]

@@mags3186 Exactly, and the best of Krystal is their support team They are real people and they help you always. I am absolutely happy with Krystal.

[@mini1000-bean]

​@@mags3186 I'm just curious, where did you find out about Krystal? I did a long research on Reddit.

[@mags3186]

@@mini1000-bean Same, it's surprisingly difficult to find the actually good providers rather than the big popular ones which are trash. I went to r/webhosting and saw what they recommended and went with Krystal as they have servers in reasonable distance.

[@philipsoo]

very helpful to sort out my options. really appreciate it.

[@school674]

Can you name some hosting, best for an E-commerce website? ( the website was made by coding)

[@bsd9230]

WHat about Google? how does that play into buying a site name or email and hosting?

[@Craylor]

If you're referring to Google Domains, I talk about them in my domain registrar comparisons. But if you're talking about optimizing to rank on Google search, it's more about having an optimized website with the actual code more than the web hosting.

[@nitipriyasingh1387]

I eventually want to end up with shopify but it's expensive as a starter. Looking at your all videos it looks like I will either buy domain from hostinger or name cheap and then select hostinger as my web host... But what would be role of shopify in future. Is it a host?

[@Craylor]

Shopify is a proprietary hosted e-commerce platform. They provide the software solution for your online store, and since it's proprietary, they host it for you and include it in the price. You *do not* need web hosting to use Shopify, and you cannot "host" a Shopify site on a web host.

[@saloneffects]

I'm having a problem. I created a website that I really like on Canva.com. I bought my Domain name from GoDaddy.com and then I purchased my host from Bluehost. This is my first time doing this so I'm not sure how to put this all together...It seems like Bluehost wants me to create another website using their templates, and I just want to upload my pre-existing website. Is what I'm trying to do possible? Thank You.

[@Craylor]

Hi Patricia, I must admit, I'm not the most knowledgable on Canva's website templates. I did some looking, and I believe they do not let you download the design as a website file and upload it to another host. However, it doesn't seem like you can pay to connect your domain name, so I think it would be stuck as a canva.com URL. In this case, you could either redirect yourdomain.com to the Canva URL and get a refund from Bluehost, or you will need to explore another website solution - Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, etc.

[@miriamwilson-284]

I have a domain name and I’m looking for a webpage to advertise my business would I have to purchase another domain name and if not how can use my domain name I already have 🤔

[@anthonymorrison955]

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[@CumminsN14DBest]

Hey Craylor, I'm Interested in starting a Affiliate Marketing online business, Do You Think Wordpress would be a Good Platform for beginners? Also What *Domain name, Business email & Web Hosting Provider(s) do you recommend to run Wordpress Efficiently? (When your on a Budget)* Also any RECOMMENDATION YOU HAVE for *extra Security that's Necessary with domain & Hosting if any?* I'm Thinking about *Hostinger* for my hosting, still researching who HAS the best domain name plan(s) and features. Thanks!!

[@Craylor]

Great question! WordPress is great if you're on a budget, just keep in mind that it has a learning curve. You can figure it out if you're decently tech savvy, but it's not as easy or elegant as Squarespace. If you wanted to keep it simple, you could stick to Namecheap for your domain, email hosting, and web hosting. I'm not recommending Hostinger as the best overall option anymore (see my updated video). As far as security, make sure you install the WordFence plugin if you go with WordPress (I have a video on this), and I'd recommend using Cloudflare as well (I also have a video on this). I hope that helps!

[@a.r1620]

Now namecheap has auto pickup! Is that make it better option?

[@carloszea8441]

Why you dont say anything about hosting for prestashop????

[@greenholesa1160]

What about Namecheap's shared hosting with WP? Is it a good choice for bloggers and one pagers?

[@Craylor]

Namecheap's shared hosting is a good choice for running WordPress on a budget. I like their Stellar Plus plan because they offer automated daily backups. Namecheap shared hosting and Dreamhost are currently my preferred option for budget hosting.

[@BeMindful_Meditation_Wellness]

I love your videos, thank you for making it easy!

[@webhosting5960]

Intense Video!I really like it! It helped me a lot!

[@skylaragnello3943]

Nice signed August Burns Red poster in the back of your room!

[@Craylor]

Good eye! They're the best metal band ever.

[@busting601]

This is great info, thanks for sharing, much appreciated. The only question I got is regarding email size.. I was looking to register a brand but, it is my first time and, I am unsure of how much storage I will need from a email service. the goal is drop shipping.

[@Craylor]

It depends on how you use your email service and if you're good about clearing out your inbox or not. I have 3GB storage on my email and have been fine for a few years, but I'll eventually outgrow it. I'd say 3-5GB is good to start, but make sure you're prepared to jump to a larger plan or switch to ad different email host if your requirements grow.

[@busting601]

Craylor Made , thanks for the insight 👍🏻

[@marinagitas]

Bluehost is fine when you start but it’s super slow once you have a good amount of pictures and posts to even call your sight a blog..searching for a new host

[@Craylor]

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of Bluehost. Might want to consider Cloudways! See my recent video.

[@goafricatoursltd]

Great video! exactly what I needed!

[@hyprviolet]

Thank you! Just went with Hostinger through your link.

[@Craylor]

Right on! Glad I could help.

[@Michael194]

What do you think about fastcomet? They have really great customer service to my experience, when you ask for help they don't try to rip you off by buying unnecessary stuff

[@Craylor]

I've never heard of them. Their website looks nice! I'll have to check them out.

[@Michael194]

@@Craylor I got them recommended through a comparison website which does have a bias I think so I was pleasantly surprised when I actually talked to them. The website already offers a 70% discount code however through the code "HAHOT75" you get a 75% discount. I don't think it's a real discount like many of those other websites but what they've said thus far is that they are slightly more expensive than bluehost but in return for that offer a more direct, better service which I did find to be true since they answered all of my questions related to different plans in thorough detail too. I didn't feel like they actually tried to rip me off with products, in fact they actually recommended me to buy their cheapest package. It can be bought on a month to month basis as well and you can also change the plans midway if you want to. Maybe they would give you a trial for reviewing. I really like your videos by the way! They're very informative and helpful.

[@johnHaris]

please can you give me your opinion about Tmdhosting ?

[@mood2045]

So extremely helpful didnt know bluehost offers month to month. I have been paying yearly for 3 years and dont use the website bc wordpress was too hard to learn to code and use. Should I cancel it and start one of the cheaper sites? Is there a way to switch amongst sites?

[@Craylor]

You can migrate your hosting account to most hosts for free - they will tell you if they are able to do a free transfer or not. If your Bluehost account expires soon, you could try Namecheap, Dreamhost, or Hostinger if you want a more budget friendly option.

[@mood2045]

@@Craylor You are soo helpful. I appreciate your input. Thank You!!

[@saulcohn4844]

Nice CM..except you didnt describe NameCheap's Customer Service ( you were focused on their lack of backup lol)..for a newbie its right up there w/ ease of use..thanks!

[@Craylor]

Namecheap's customer support is alright. I feel like it's deteriorated since I released this video. They offer 24/7 live chat, but the response time is slipping. Overall, I think it's still a good option if you're on a budget.

[@saulcohn4844]

@@Craylor some of those Bots drive me nutz!!

[@InspiringMommyChicago]

Can you plz do the review on cloudways hosting? Want to hear your thoughts on it

[@Craylor]

Yeah! You can watch my review of Cloudways here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZCzmq14qq2rfMU - I also included them in my latest comparison here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKrPlqyJe9F7rq8 I now personally use Cloudways and WP Engine for my sites.

[@jjf609]

Another great vid. Building a new simple website, will need to use a template to design my site so which hosting company includes templates or is there another site that I can design my site & use a separate company to host? BTW, do you offer design services?

[@Craylor]

I know Hostinger offers some sort of website builder, but I would honestly use a known website platform like WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace. Wix and Squarespace are proprietary platforms, so you won't need web hosting for that. WordPress will work on any web host. I have several videos on my channel comparing Wix vs. Squarespace vs. WordPress. Yes - I do offer web design services. You can learn more at hirechristian.com/webdesign

[@jjf609]

@@Craylor Is WordPress free to use? What I learned from your vids is that I want to use either the hosting service you use or hostdinger. As someone else commented, I subscribed after listing to you for a minute. Thanks for having your channel

[@Craylor]

@@jjf609 Yes, WordPress is free to use. The only costs associated with WordPress are web hosting (Hostinger, Namecheap, Dreamhost, etc.) and the domain name itself. You can also buy "premium" WordPress themes that are around $60 one time cost, but there are also lots of free themes you can use.

[@Koliflower]

awesome video. Super informative. Thank you so much.

[@Craylor]

Thanks David!

[@hyrisecrown]

Dream host and a video on namesilo setup

[@sakinahali6309]

I thinks ill go with hostinger. thanks dude

[@rali95]

Presumably you can change web hosts later on according to your needs?

[@Craylor]

Yes! You can change web hosts whenever. The only caveats are you'd lose your remaining time at a host if you paid for one or multiple years, and it also can be a bit of a pain to move your files over. If you aren't totally confident in a host yet, I'd start out paying month-to-month if you can to make the exit process easier.

[@rali95]

Craylor Made thanks for taking the time to make the video and now reply. Thanks to you I’ve bought a domain and web hosting. Looking forward to seeing some content on web building DIY.

[@andrewnguyen5334]

I appreciate your honesty.

[@jeanlearns]

Outstanding review! Thanks alot!

[@JavierD]

I was checking Namecheap for buying hosting but I see they only offer SSL for 1 year, after that one needs to pay for it :/

[@Craylor]

Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnutfZ2ui7Z4nLs

[@JavierD]

@@Craylor Thank you!!

[@JG-no4qr]

How secure is Namecheap compared to other hosts?

[@Craylor]

They support two-factor authentication and physical security keys, so I'd say they are pretty secure. Security is subjective, though, and there's always security holes in anything.

[@aprilv4174]

What's your opinion on FastComet ?

[@Craylor]

I don't have any experience with FastComet. I may check them out in the future.