Are you starting up in the world of website ownership? Or perhaps you are moving over to the world’s most popular website platform and you want some advice on what web host options are available? Cheapwebhostingadvice can provide you with more information on all of the options available and the suitability of each host, depending on your own circumstances and requirements.

Selecting a web host can be a arduous task, especially when you find out that there are thousands of different companies offering the same or similar services. If you have already decided that you want to build your website on WordPress, then you definitely need to do your homework and make sure that you select a web host that is fully supportive of WordPress and all of its features. If you’re still deciding which platform to opt for, you can find out more about WordPress at WordPress.org.

So now you know that you’re going for WordPress, let’s take a look at which web hosts will be the best options.

According to PCMag the following rank the highest out of the hosts that they reviewed:

HostGator

With unlimited storage and 24/7 support, this web host scored 4.5 out of 5 in the editors’ choice ratings.

DreamHost

Another high scoring 4.5, DreamHost offers 24/7 customer support, unlimited storage and unlimited monthly data transfers.

Arvixe

Scoring a slightly lower 4 out 5, this host also offers the unlimited monthly data transfers and 24/7 support but doesn’t provide unlimited storage. If you’re potentially going to need a lot of storage then this probably isn’t going to be a suitable option for you.

1&1 

Despite ticking all of the boxes for unlimited storage, 24/7 support and unlimited data transfers, 1&1 only received 4 out of 5.  It lists the cons to be the requirement for website builder plus to add coding to templates and suggests that other companies offer better deals in terms of money back guarantees.

GoDaddy 

Scoring 4 out of 5 with the editors, this host has gained a lot of trust from its users for its uptime and great customer service. Whilst the advertisements suggest you can get everything up and running for less than a pound, you actually have to pay for the site builder.

Siteground

This host provides less bang for your buck – no offer of unlimited storage and no Windows server options. PCMag does recommend that this is a good host for small businesses and people who are new to setting up and managing websites. However, Siteground only scored 3.5 out of 5 with PCMag editors.

Bluehost 

Another host that notched up 3.5 out of 5 with the editors, Bluehost offers unlimited data transfers but again no Windows server options. Bluehost also requires users to install add ons to get the basic functionality that they need.

Now that you’ve found out a bit more about the different WordPress web hosts, you should have a better idea of which ones will work best for you. Managed WordPress hosting is more expensive than shared hosting, but it means everything is handled for you

If there is one piece of advice to take before you select a web host, don’t go into the selection blindly. Hosts will try to entice you with all sorts of offers and seemingly great features but make sure that you take stock of the full picture. Read the small print, check the guarantees and make sure that you’re not committing yourself to a long term contract with a web host that can’t provide your long term web requirements.